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Interior of a white temple hall at night, lit by oil lamps (diyas) arranged before a central shrine with a deity murti under an arched niche. A devotee in orange robes stands at the shrine performing aarti or puja, flanked by two tall carved figures draped in yellow cloth. Around a white floral-patterned floor are seated devotees in white, blue and striped clothes, several with their backs to the camera, facing the shrine. A framed portrait on a cushioned chair to the right shows a figure in orange with a rudraksha mala and raised hand, labelled as a portrait, not a physical person. Colourful striped pillar wraps and a small television sit at the sides.

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Evening puja inside a white ashram hall lit by rows of oil lamps on a dais before a shrine. A person in an orange robe stands at the centre near two carved figures in yellow and red saris, facing a deity murti. Seated devotees in the foreground, mostly men and boys in striped and checked shirts, face the shrine. To the right, a framed portrait shows a figure in saffron with a rudraksha mala seated on a cushioned throne, with a small TV monitor and ceiling fan visible. Ornamental striped textile hangings decorate the pillars and trays of offerings sit on the floor.2007-11-24A photograph inside a temple-style hall during an evening lamp ritual. A priest in orange robes stands at a shrine lit by rows of small oil lamps, facing a deity murti in a central niche flanked by two pillars with striped red, yellow and blue cloth. In the foreground, around a dozen seated devotees in white, striped and blue shirts sit on mats facing the shrine, their backs to the camera. To the right, a framed portrait on a wooden seat shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and a small wall picture hangs above. A white table with boxes stands in the centre. A printed caption on the photo's corner reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam'. Hall dim, ceiling fan overhead.2007-11-24Indoor temple-style hall at night, lit by rows of oil lamps arranged before a central shrine with a deity murti framed by two carved wooden figures in yellow sarees. A figure in an orange robe stands at the shrine performing worship, with a kalasha-like arrangement and lamps in front. Around a dozen seated devotees in white, blue and checked clothes face the shrine on the floor, with white ritual packets stacked in front. Garlanded colourful fabric wraps the pillars, a ceiling fan turns above, and a framed portrait on a wooden stand at right shows a robed figure with a rudraksha mala and orange clothing. a person candidate: the orange-robed figure at the shrine shows a saffron robe and ornate bead cues, but the face and build are too small and indistinct to confirm.2007-11-24Interior shrine hall with white walls, a ceiling fan and striped decorated pillars in red, blue and yellow. A standing figure in orange robes stands at the central shrine performing worship before a deity murti lit by many oil lamps, flanked by two yellow-clad statues. A seated person in white clothes sits near a tray of white sweets and offerings. About six seated devotees in blue and green saris and other clothes watch from the front. Floor is polished and reflective.2007-11-24Interior of a temple shrine at night, with a priest in an orange robe standing before a deity murti lit by rows of oil lamps on a raised platform, flanked by two golden-yellow attendant statues. A seated group of devotees, including children and women in blue and green saris, sit on mats facing the shrine with their backs to the camera. A framed portrait on the right shows a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on a tiger-print chair. Striped decorative pillars, a ceiling fan and a small television are visible. The portrait's figure is an appearance-based probable candidate with orange robes and a rudraksha mala, shown as a depiction; the priest's identity is uncertain.2007-11-24A photograph of an interior temple hall where a priest in orange robes stands at a shrine lit by many oil lamps, raising his arm toward a deity murti in a niche. Two tall dvarapala-style statues in yellow and orange garments flank the shrine. Seated devotees in the foreground, including women in blue and teal saris, face the shrine on the floor. On the right, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a robed figure with a rudraksha mala on a cushioned seat. A ceiling fan, a television, framed pictures and a stack of white boxes are visible. The priest in orange shows no distinctive a person cues beyond the saffron robe, so his identity is unsure.2007-11-24Interior of a white temple hall at night, with a priest in orange robes performing an arati before a shrine lit by many oil lamps and small flames. Two dark figures flank the shrine doorway, and red, blue and yellow patterned cloth hangs on the pillars. A framed photograph on a wooden stand at right shows a robed figure with long hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange garment, labelled as a devotional portrait. Several devotees sit cross-legged on green and white floor mats facing the shrine, and stacked white boxes sit in front of them. A small television and framed pictures decorate the walls.2007-11-24Interior of a temple shrine room where a standing priest in orange robes performs puja before a central deity murti surrounded by many oil lamps on a raised altar. Two dark stone dvarapala-like guardian figures in yellow-orange dhoti stand beside the altar. To the right, a framed photograph shows a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, placed on a cushioned throne-like chair with a red rug. Around a dozen seated devotees, mostly seen from behind, sit on green mats in white, blue and striped clothes, facing the altar. Television set and pillars with striped red and white cloth wraps stand along the walls. Tall printed portrait frames hang on the upper right wall.2007-11-24Interior of a white temple shrine at night with a glossy dark floor. At centre, a priest in saffron-orange robes stands with his back to the camera before a shrine with a deity murti framed by an arch, surrounded by many small oil lamps. Two dark stone guardian figures in yellow and gold cloth flank the shrine steps. On the right, a framed photograph on a wicker-backed sofa shows a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala raising his hand, labelled with no visible caption. In the foreground, a white-clad seated person and several women in blue, pink and patterned saris face the shrine, with a white stone square fire pit and offerings in front. Colourful striped pillars with bird motifs line the walls.2007-11-24Devotees sit on mats in a temple-style hall at night, facing a lit shrine with a row of oil lamps along its base. A priest in an orange robe stands at the shrine doorway between two painted female figures, holding a ritual object while performing arati. Several seated men wear white and striped shirts, a few women sit toward the left, and a folded cloth and stacked white boxes lie in front of them. Along the right wall, a framed photograph shows a robed man with rudraksha beads seated on an ornate chair, and a small television sits on the left. Striped decorative pillars frame the shrine, and framed pictures hang on the upper walls.2007-11-24Interior of a white temple-style hall at night, with a shrine lit by many oil lamps in front of a deity murti. A man in orange robes stands at the shrine performing an aarti, while a person in white sits cross-legged on the floor nearby. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a cane seat with cushions, beside a red-and-gold carpet and a brass lamp. Two onlookers in colourful saris sit at the lower left near a square of white blocks. Ornate painted pillars with bird motifs frame the entrance, and a ceiling fan turns overhead.2007-11-24Interior of a white temple-style hall with a ceiling fan and carved pillars. In the centre, a priest in orange robes stands before a shrine lit by many oil lamps, with a deity murti in a niche and two wooden dvarapala-style guardian figures flanking the entrance. A man in white sits cross-legged at a low platform on the left, and a few people are partly visible at the lower edge. Two striped and patterned pillar wraps frame the shrine. On the right, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a long-haired figure in orange with a rudraksha mala, seated on a wicker sofa draped with a tiger-striped cloth. The orange-robed priest's face is not visible, so his identity is uncertain.2007-11-24