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A priest in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head sits cross-legged at a ritual puja setup under a red and orange canopy, pouring or offering over a decorated deity murti garlanded with white, orange and magenta flowers. Brass kalasha pots, fruit, flower offerings, a silver plate and oil lamps occupy the altar tray. Red-and-gold temple decorations and green foliage form the background of this outdoor shrine.

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A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged at a puja setup, offering flowers at the base of a deity murti adorned with garlands of white, orange, pink and purple flowers. Behind, two deity figures in red garments stand on a raised altar beside a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange, holding a rudraksha mala. A gilded ornate throne with red cushion sits to the right. Brass vessels, a kalasha-style pot, fruit and bowls of flowers lie on a yellow cloth; a red-and-gold canopy and orange curtains frame the shrine.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A temple shrine scene with a seated priest in orange robes performing puja before a deity murti decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands on a gilded seat. Behind, a larger deity pair stands in a red-draped niche. A seated attendant in white dhoti and gold necklaces, holding papers, assists at the left. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and a plate of offerings sit on the red mat. An ornate empty gold throne with red cushions stands at right beside a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man with a mala, placed as a symbolic seat. A multicoloured canopy hangs overhead.2010-11-05A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a red-and-gold setting. A bald man in saffron-orange robes, bare-shouldered with a neck garland, stands at left holding a white feathered fan or chamara over a deity murti decorated with white, purple and orange flower garlands. The deity sits in front of a golden arch and a gold-framed throne. Brass lamps, a silver vessel, a plate of flowers and offerings sit on a cloth before the shrine. Behind, a red-robed deity pair stands in a niche. On the gold throne at right is a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man seated with a mala, labelled Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam. A multicoloured canopy hangs overhead.2010-11-05A photograph of a temple puja inside a red-pillared open shrine. A man with a shaved head and bare upper body, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, stands at left waving a white feathered fan or chamara over a decorated deity murti. The murti is a seated goddess figure garlanded with thick bands of white, purple, pink and yellow flowers, with a pink cloth beneath and a golden throne behind. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, flower offerings, banana leaves and a silver plate sit on the altar in front. An orange canopy with tassels hangs above, and a golden framed photograph is visible at right. This shows an aarti or puja in progress.2010-11-05July 21 20102010-07-21A temple ritual on an open pavilion with red and gold decor. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits cross-legged before an altar, performing puja with his hands over offerings of fruit, flowers and brass vessels. Beside him, a second priest in white dhoti with gold chains reads from a sheet of paper. Behind them stand deity murtis in red and gold garments, and an adorned Devi image draped in garlands of marigold, rose and white flowers. To the right, an empty gold-and-red throne holds a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. An orange and multicolored umbrella hangs above the altar.2010-11-05A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a short-sleeved top and a bare right arm raises his hand, scattering yellow petals toward an ornate golden throne-like pedestal (peetha) holding a deity murti decorated with white and red flower garlands and marigold heaps. To the left, a large deity statue wears yellow and red garlands and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, with bowls of fruit, flowers and onions in the foreground. Another person's arm and a plate of marigolds appear at the lower left edge. Background shows trees and a red-railed gate. a person cues: the seated figure wears saffron clothing, but the face and hair are not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.2010-07-21December 25 20082008-12-25 +1 copiesA temple ritual photograph in a stone shrine. A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe sits at left, one arm raised toward a gold-draped deity murti on a golden stand, its figure heaped with white and yellow flower garlands. Behind him stands a large gold-decorated statue with a yellow dhoti and red and yellow garlands. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style offering, plates of yellow marigold petals, fruits and betel leaves line the altar. A partially visible person in orange sits at the lower left edge. Pillars carved in grey stone frame the scene, with orange cloth hanging on a red beam. Several people are visible; the count is uncertain.2010-07-21December 24 20082008-12-24November 05 20102010-11-05