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A photograph of two standing metal deity murtis on a gold-trimmed pedestal, both adorned with white and red flower garlands and ornate silver necklaces. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron cloth and a crown with an orange turban-like top, one hand raised; the figure on the right wears a silver crown and orange cloth. A gold-framed fire pit with a small flame sits in front, with silver vessels and brass items at the lower right where a priest in white is partly visible at the edge. Behind are gold thrones with red cushions and a large orange backdrop with gold decorative panels.

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May 05 20122012-05-05 +1 copiesTwo ornately decorated deity murti stand on a golden pedestal before a fire pit, with a small flame burning at the base. The left figure wears an orange turban, garlands of red and white flowers, and a silver necklace; the right figure wears a silver crown and silver ornaments. Banana leaves and brass vessels with offerings are in the foreground, and a backdrop shows two large framed portraits flanking a Tamil banner. The scene suggests a ritual homa or puja. No people are physically present.2015-05-05Two ornately decorated metal murti statues of deities stand side by side in front of a glowing golden backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a crown, holds a trident-like staff and a raised hand, and is adorned with silver jewelry, a silver sash and a purple-and-gold dhoti. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and ornate necklaces, with a green peacock-feather motif beside it, and is dressed in orange. Both are garlanded with white flowers, red roses and green leaves.2015-05-05January 08 20122012-01-08October 15 20122012-10-15Night outdoor ritual with a fire pit burning in front of two deity murtis dressed in orange and red with garlands of white and red flowers and ornate necklaces. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala around his neck, sits cross-legged on a low platform, tending the flame with a brass implement. Brass vessels, banana leaves and offerings lie on the platform. Behind the murtis is a golden ornate throne and a large orange backdrop with a banner. The priest is not clearly identifiable as a person, so he is described by role only.2015-05-05January 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of two large gilded deity murti in a temple setting, framed by arches of marigold, rose and multicoloured flower garlands. The left figure wears a red-and-orange turban, a trident-like staff and a white dhoti-style wrap with an ornate silver necklace. The right figure wears a gold crown, pearl and bead necklaces and a golden-orange sari-like garment. A shaven-headed figure in orange-red robes stands in front, reaching toward a golden kalasha-shaped vessel decorated with flowers. A brass oil lamp sits at lower left. The statues are visible, and the figure in orange in front is the only physical person.2015-11-16A photograph of a silver-finished deity murti group in a temple-like setting, a central standing figure flanked by two smaller figures, all draped in long garlands of green leaves, red and yellow flowers, purple blossoms and white jasmine. The central figure holds a spear-like staff and wears an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces. Two small brass oil lamps stand at the front, with a brass Ganesha figure at right and a small microphone stand at left. Behind, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold-and-red throne backdrop, partly hidden by red cloth and gold ornaments. A partial figure of a man in dark clothing is visible at the far left edge. Printed white text on the image reads Nithyananda Paramashivam, and2010-11-12January 08 20122012-01-08May 05 20152015-05-05Photograph of a golden pedestal holding two garlanded murti statues, one a bronze-toned figure in orange saffron cloth and a crown with a trident-like staff, the other a silver-adorned female deity in a maroon garment with a crown, both draped in white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands. Behind them a large orange banner reads a Tamil satsang heading. Several men in white and light shirts stand around a railing watching. A small portrait-style figure appears in the background wearing orange and a flower garland, and a lit oil lamp glows at the upper right. The crowd is standing at a darshan area.2012-01-08