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A temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red velvet backdrop houses two deity murti adorned with gold crowns, garlands and jewelry, seated on a purple cloth over a silver base with a shivalinga-style form in front. A figure in an orange robe with flower garlands reaches up to the deity with offerings, while a priest in white and two monks in orange stand beside. A framed printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with a figure in orange and rudraksha beads sits on a red stand at the lower left. Brass lamps and marigold garlands decorate the shrine.

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A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing an abhishekam being performed before a pair of gold-and-silver deity murti decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. A priest in saffron robes stands at centre, pouring from a white vessel toward the deities, while another saffron-clad attendant holds a small brass pot to the left and a bald saffron-clad man stands behind. Tall brass oil lamps stand on the right, and a framed portrait garlanded with white flowers sits in the foreground showing a smiling man in saffron with a rudraksha mala. A cameraman in an orange shawl films at the lower right. Red and gold drapery frames the shrine.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20092009-01-02June 12 20102010-06-12A photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam to a golden deity murti of a seated divine couple, with a gold arch behind them and garlands of yellow and red flowers framing the sanctum. A man in a saffron-orange robe and sash stands at center, pouring from a vessel onto the murti, while two men in white dhotis with yellow sashes pour from vessels at the upper left and right. A fourth man in white stands at the right edge. At the front, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on an altar decorated with flowers, brass lamps and offering bowls. Four people are visible, plus statues and a printed portrait.2010-01-01June 12 20102010-06-12A temple shrine with golden deity murtis of Shiva and Parvati, seated under a gold arched frame, being bathed in an abhishekam. Two white-clad priests in white dhotis with yellow shawls pour liquid from metal vessels over the figures. A man in an orange robe stands in front, pouring from a vessel into a shivalinga on a pedestal. Another man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the right and a helper stands at the left holding a small vessel. Garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers frame the shrine. Five people are visible.2010-01-01June 12 20102010-06-12A temple sanctum photograph during an abhishekam to a pair of gold deity murtis seated on a throne, one in orange and one in white sari-like drapery. Several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand on wooden platforms pouring liquid over the murtis, while a man in saffron robes stands in front, holding a vessel. A framed portrait with a garland is set on a tiered stand of brass oil lamps in the foreground. Orange-and-yellow marigold garlands drape the arches and pillars, and red curtains frame the scene.2010-01-01A temple sanctum with a gilded shrine holding two golden deity murtis, one standing and one seated, both adorned with crowns. Four men perform abhishekam: a figure in saffron-orange robes pours from a kalasha at the centre, while attendants in white dhotis with yellow shawls pour from metal pots on either side and one stands at the right holding a vessel. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers frame the arch. In front of the shrine a framed portrait labelled with a name shows a smiling man in orange garments and a rudraksha mala, and a small white statue sits on the altar. The portrait's figure is a depiction and not a physical person in the scene.2010-01-01Photo of a temple shrine ritual in a stone-carved temple structure. A man in an orange saffron dhoti stands at the center with long hair, a pink and white flower garland, and holds a lit lamp toward a golden deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne with red and gold draped backdrop and a gold arch frame. The deity wears an orange turban and a gold crown with ornaments and garlands. Garlands of marigolds and red flowers hang around the shrine. Behind, a man in white dhoti and shawl tends brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku) at left, and a younger man in orange clothes stands beside them. A framed portrait of a man in a photo stands in the lower left corner, and a pink-clothed small figure sits in front of the throne. Green foliage shows through an opening behind the shrine.2010-06-12A photograph of a shrine inside a stone-pillared temple pavilion with carved granite columns and a golden arched torana frame. Two deity murtis are seated on a golden throne with a red backdrop, adorned with white and orange garlands and gold ornaments. A standing figure in orange robes, possibly a priest or devotee, reaches up to adorn or anoint the central murti, while a second person in an orange sari stands beside, holding a tray. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and a small flame burns in front, with flowers and a kalasha-like offering at the base.2010-06-12A photograph inside a temple sanctum of gold-plated Shiva and Parvati murti seated side by side under a golden arch, the figure on the left holding a trident. A figure in orange robes stands at the centre-left, reaching toward the deities with a hand and offering. Two men in white dhotis, one bearded and one bare-chested with a yellow cloth, stand flanking the image. Floral garlands of yellow, orange and red marigolds frame the deities and the shrine. In the foreground a framed portrait labelled with a name is garlanded and set before oil lamps and offerings. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja.2010-01-01