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A man in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair stands at left in a white tent, looking up and smiling toward a large deity murti adorned with colourful crocheted flower garlands in red, yellow, green and blue. In the foreground a brass oil lamp with a tall stem and a bird-shaped top sits near the murti, and a smaller brass figure with garlands stands beside it. At left a decorated wooden swing or palanquin-like seat is draped with a multicoloured garland and cushions. The white tent canopy and metal frame surround the shrine area, with a fence and greenery visible outside.

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May 01 20062006-05-01A person in an orange-saffron robe stands at left with long dark hair, hands pressed together in namaste, gazing up at a large black-faced deity murti in a tent shrine. The murti wears a golden crown, ornate gold jewellery, a green garland and a dense band of multicoloured flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (deepams) stand beside it, and a brass vessel sits at the base. The image is a photograph of a temple-style worship setting with white tent canopy above.2006-05-01A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe stands at left in a white tent, gazing upward at a large deity murti decorated with multicolored flower garlands and a silver-and-gold ornamented costume. The murti wears a tall ornate crown and a green garland, and stands before a gilded arch. Brass oil lamps stand at right and a smaller statue and flower-garlanded frame appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, a distinctive appearance cue, and the page identifies him as present, so he is.2006-05-01A photo of a discourse setting with a decorated Krishna murti with a flute, flanked by garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers, in front of a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy. To the right, a seated man in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and a white-and-red forehead tilak speaks into a microphone on a stand. A forest landscape backdrop hangs behind him.2011-08-22Night-time puja at an open stone pavilion with grey carved pillars and strings of small lights overhead. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes and a patterned conical hat sits cross-legged before a brass tray of offerings, pink lotus, a small kalasha and bowls. Beside him, a white-cloth-draped altar holds a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a gold necklace and a white turban-like head covering. Behind it, large painted deity figures wear red and green garments, jewelled necklaces and a crown-like headdress, with a red curtain at the right edge. The priest is seated and reading or chanting from loose papers, and brass lamps and vessels stand on the altar.2007-10-16Outdoor temple procession with a man standing at right, eyes closed and smiling, palms pressed together at chest in devotion. He wears a rust-brown robe, a heavy gold ornamental necklace, a dark rudraksha mala with a large central bead, and a garland of yellow and red flowers over white jasmine. His long dark hair falls past his shoulders. To the left, a large deity palanquin or ratha is draped in gold cloth and decorated with yellow, white and red flower garlands. Behind him, several people in orange and saffron robes stand with hands folded, and colourful umbrellas in purple, orange, green and pink shade the procession under trees.2016-10-03 +1 copiesDecember 20 20102010-12-20December 27 20092009-12-27Night photograph of a procession. On the left, a golden deity murti wearing a tall crown and ornate necklace stands on a float covered with garlands of white, red, green, yellow and pink flowers. On the right, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and stands beside a white-clad attendant with orange cloth draped over the shoulder. Behind them, dark figures in white clothing and a clear plastic-covered structure are visible against a black background.2006-09-02February 23 20072007-02-23A person in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered shawl and a long beaded necklace sits in an orange armchair, eyes closed, hands folded in the lap, in an open-air hall under a metal roof at night. Beside them stands a gold-framed shrine holding a deity murti of Ganesha, decorated with a crown, jewelled necklaces and a green backdrop, garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower strings, set on a golden mouse vahana atop a red cloth. Potted plants and a water bottle are nearby. Visible text in the corner reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2014-11-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at the side of a temple sanctum, hands folded in his lap and eyes lowered. He wears long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala of dark beads, and a gold chain. Beside him stands a black Shivalinga on a black stone yoni pedestal, and behind it a deity murti is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, gold jewelry and a red-and-gold garment. A brass kalasha with a coconut and mango leaves sits on the floor in front, and a colourful painted banner with dove motifs hangs in the background. The scene suggests a pranapratishta consecration at a Hindu temple.2009-03-29