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A temple puja in progress before a golden palanquin-style peetha holding garlanded deity murti of a standing or seated Hindu deity, with white and red flower garlands and a rose-coloured cloth backdrop. In the foreground, a woman in a green sari holds a lit oil lamp toward the deities while several men in saffron/orange robes and rudraksha malas stand with brass plates of offerings, flowers and yellow flowers scattered on an orange cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, a microphone is on a stand, and a small fire or incense burns near the base. A wall plaque reads Nithyanandapeetham Ananda Sabha. Multiple deity figures and decorated altar framing appear at upper right.

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A temple puja scene in which a devotee in a green silk sari and long dark hair stands before a golden throne-like seat holding a deity murti draped with white and orange garlands, performing an aarti with a lit oil lamp and a small handbell. Four priests in orange and saffron dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, stand to the left holding brass plates of offerings, flower petals and fruit. Behind the murti, brightly dressed deity figures with gold ornaments and red garlands stand in a shrine, and brass oil lamps stand on the floor. The scene is a temple puja setting.2011-11-01A temple ritual photograph in which a woman in a green saree stands before a golden throne-shaped shrine holding a bell and a flame lamp over a deity murti draped in white and orange flower garlands. Two priests in orange robes and white dhotis stand to the left, one holding a brass plate of offerings and a flower-garnished tray. The murti is seated on a red cushion and adorned with a sword-like staff and jewelled decorations. Behind the shrine, a second deity in red and pink garlands is visible on a platform. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor, and an orange-walled building with a board on its facade sits in the background. Visible rites suggest abhishekam or padapuja at a temple.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01Inside a temple shrine, a woman in a green sari with a gold-bordered pallu stands with folded hands before a deity murti seated on a gold peetha throne under a gold arch. The murti wears white and red garlands and a gold-coloured face and crown, with a red cloth draped beneath. A seated priest in white dhoti and a bare upper body with a rudraksha mala sits at lower left beside brass bowls of flowers, a small fire and offerings. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand in the background, one holding a plate of yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps and a pillared stone hall with a signboard frame the scene.2011-11-01A temple ritual photograph in which a long-haired person in a green silk sari and blouse stands before a golden canopied throne holding a deity murti decorated with white and red jasmine garlands. The murti is adorned with a red-and-gold cloth and a yellow marigold garland, and the lamp-lit shrine behind shows red and gold drapery and more garlanded deities. A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and beaded rudraksha-style mala stands at left holding a ritual item, and a seated priest in white dhoti with bare torso sits at lower left beside a small oil lamp. Red-and-white striped pillars and a golden lamp stand complete the scene.2011-11-01A temple ritual photo in a shrine room with orange-painted walls. A long-haired person in a green dhoti and green shawl with a dark maroon border stands at left, one arm raised toward a golden palanquin-style throne holding deity murti in garlands of white and yellow flowers. The murti wear red and teal silk and are adorned with garlands and ornaments. Behind, another deity is dressed in red and gold. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands at far left holding a golden plate, and a kneeling priest in white holds a flame. Golden oil lamps stand on the right. Three visible physical people.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a temple ritual at a shrine. A woman in a green saree with a brown-and-gold border stands at a golden ornate palanquin-style peetha, placing a garland of white and orange flowers and a pendant on a small deity murti seated in the centre. Behind the figure, a brass lamp stands on the floor, and a man at left wears an orange dhoti, a shaved head and beaded necklaces, holding a small offering. Behind the shrine, larger deities are dressed in red and gold garments and yellow-white garlands, with a stone-carved temple wall beyond.2011-11-01A photograph inside a temple shows a person in a green silk dhoti and green garment with long dark hair, barefoot, reaching to adorn a deity murti seated on a gold throne-like peetha. The murti wears a crown and is draped with white and red flower garlands, and a red cloth backs it. Behind, another deity is dressed in red with yellow and green garlands. A second man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha-style beads holds a tray, and a seated man in white clothing lights a flame with a lamp. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, and yellow flower petals lie on the floor.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01