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A photograph of a seated group of devotees in white clothing and red shawls on a green mat before an illuminated golden temple shrine with large deity murti figures under warm lights. Many devotees sit cross-legged with hands folded in anjali mudra, while others sit with eyes closed. Several women wear red-and-white shawls, red beaded necklaces, and yellow cloth bags rest on the mat. A small offering tray with flowers sits at the left edge, and a white pyramid of stacked decoration appears at the right. No identifiable a person figure is visible among the seated devotees.

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A photo of a night-time ritual inside a richly decorated temple-style pavilion with gilded deity panels and hanging orange and yellow tassels. Many devotees, mostly women in white clothes with red-and-black woven shawls, sit on chairs and mats while others sit on the floor. In the centre, a smoking fire pit and a decorated altar with a deity murti are visible, and a golden throne with a red cushion sits at the right. Several men in white dhotis sit near the fire performing the ritual, with a bare-chested priest close to the flames. The scene is lit by spotlights and a small Christmas-style tree decoration.2016-07-04Night outdoor satsang photograph of a large seated congregation in white clothes with red shawls and red beaded necklaces, many sitting on pink, purple and green mats on grass. In the foreground a woman in glasses and a red shawl sits beside a young woman in white. At right, two seated priests in white dhotis with green and orange cloths attend a low wooden tray holding offerings. Behind the crowd, a brightly lit temple shrine displays colourful deity murtis and a golden figure under floodlights, with a bright spotlight at upper left.2016-07-04Photograph of a satsang at night with many seated devotees on grass in front of brightly lit golden deity murti and decorated shrine arches. Most attendees wear white clothing with red shawls and red lanyards; several have tilak markings. A few women wear green or grey shawls. Some sit cross-legged, others with legs folded to the side. A small group of men in white sits behind the rows. Golden murtis glow in the background, flanked by ornate colourful pillars.2016-07-04July 04 20162016-07-04July 03 20162016-07-03Outdoor Rudra Homa ritual under a large white tent on green lawn. Several priests in white dhotis and orange-saffron shawls stand around a central ritual platform with a fire and offerings. Behind them, an ornate golden shrine displays deity murtis with decorated arches. On the right, a figure in a red-cushioned throne wears a red garland and sits beside a golden throne. Dozens of devotees in white clothes with red sashes and women in orange saris sit on chairs and grass, watching the homa. Palm trees and a saffron banner appear beyond the tent.2016-07-02A photograph of a large group of devotees seated on a red floor covering under a decorated tent during a Navaratri ritual at the Nithyanandeshwara Temple setting. Many people wear white dhotis and saris with gold and orange borders, rudraksha malas and sacred ash, sitting in rows in front of golden deity shrines and altars. Colourful hanging tassel decorations and a golden bull figure appear in the foreground. Several standing figures in white and bare-chested devotees also appear near the back.2017-09-26 +1 copiesA night-time homa ceremony under a decorated tent with hanging orange, red and white tassels. A fire burns in a tiered brick fire pit in the centre, flanked by offering bowls and plates. Behind it stands an ornate shrine with a large deity murti decorated in red and pink flowers, and illuminated panels with figures. Two shirtless men sit on a green mat near the fire, one wearing a green head cloth. Further right, a man in a saffron and gold garment and several others in white sit on the ground, one speaking into a microphone. Around them rows of seated devotees in white clothes with red shawls face the fire, some with garlands. Roughly 40 to 50 people are visible.2016-07-04July 04 20162016-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20162016-07-04Photograph of a devotional gathering in a decorated tent hall with a red carpeted floor. Seated devotees fill the foreground, most wearing white clothes with red or orange shawls, and several women wear white saris. Ornate golden shrines with deity murtis, colourful garlands and golden kalasha-style ornaments line the back stage, lit with green and purple lights. A seated figure in orange-red robes sits at the centre near a golden trident, a metal lamp stand and a brass vessel in the foreground. Multiple devotees sit in rows and a few stand near the shrines.2016-04-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated congregation in white clothes and red-and-white shoulder wraps facing a fire homa. Brick-like fire pit of stacked wooden logs burns in the centre-right with flames, surrounded by offering plates and small oil lamps on green matting. Two priests stand at the fire: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and a woman in a white sari with red border. Behind them, an ornate golden and red shrine with a deity murti and decorative tiers. Many participants sit with hands folded in prayer, some wearing orange garments. Columns and a pale wall frame the hall.2016-07-02