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Night photograph inside a decorated temple hall lit by strings of warm and multicolour fairy lights. On the left stands a deity murti with a large white and silver halo, flanked by a figure in red and white garlands, with a lion or tiger mount nearby. A seated figure in a red velvet and gold-trimmed throne wears orange saffron robes and a long orange sash, with a tall orange ceremonial staff raised beside him. A devotee in orange kneels on a red and gold carpet before the throne. A lit oil lamp and brass lamp stands in the foreground. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a bare chest observes on the right. A sign reading 'Pariyaccha Pooja Temple' hangs above a framed board of photographs and notices.

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Night photograph of an outdoor puja beneath a corrugated roof, with strings of red and white fairy lights. On the left, a large white-and-red framed deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, garlanded with yellow marigold strands, stands beside smaller figures. In the centre, a priest in white dhoti with a saffron-yellow shawl sits with his back to the camera before a square homa fire pit with offerings: brass bowls, a red-cloth offering, flower petals and metal vessels. On the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban, with a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim on a carpet. Banners and a poster board line the back wall.2011-10-05October 03 20112011-10-03Night-time puja inside a temple hall decorated with string lights. At centre stands a large deity murti of Goddess Durga with multiple arms, crowned and garlanded with yellow marigolds, flanked by smaller figures and a lion vahana, set within a white floral halo. In front, a priest in orange robes stands at left holding a lamp-tray, while a seated priest in orange sits with a metal bowl of offerings and brass oil lamps. On the right, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne, observing the ritual. Another white-clad man stands nearby. Brass lamps, kalasha vessels and steel containers surround the altar.2011-10-03Night photo of a Hindu puja at an open-air shrine with a sheet roof and string lights. A priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl stands at left before a murti of a goddess with multiple arms, crowned, in red and white garlands, flanked by smaller deity figures. In front is a square homa fire pit with a burning flame, surrounded by brass vessels and bowls. At right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron turban and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in namaste on a red and gold throne-style chair; a second seated figure in orange sits nearby. A printed banner panel with photos is on the wall behind.2011-10-05Evening puja inside a room hung with string lights. A seated man in a red-cushioned throne chair with a gold-trimmed back wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, and holds a ritual object. Facing him, a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a gold border performs a ritual, with an oil lamp and brass vessels in front of them. Behind them stand a dark deity murti decorated with a white garland and a painted goddess figure on the left. Potted plants and a framed sign are visible, and a banner reads MEET the Master. Swamiji (probable) appearance: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial dress, seated on a throne.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 05 20112011-10-05October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03A night-time ritual at a temple with a sign reading "Sri Nithyananda Bhairaveshwara Temple" above a central shrine. A large deity murti with a white halo-like arch, multiple arms and red garments stands at the centre, flanked by smaller figures with garlands. Strings of orange lights decorate the walls. In front, a bald priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits cross-legged beside a brass vessel, lamps and a fire lit on the white altar steps. A second robed figure in orange stands on the right, and a red velvet chair with gold trim sits at the edge. Brass plates and vessels rest on the floor.2011-10-03October 05 20112011-10-05October 03 20112011-10-03