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A photo inside a temple shrine room with a glossy reddish-brown floor and white walls decorated with multicoloured woven pillar banners in red, blue, yellow and white. A figure in an orange robe stands before a shrine holding a deity murti in red-and-gold dress, surrounded by many lit oil lamps. Two statues of female figures in yellow and orange saris stand beside the shrine. On the right, a framed portrait shows a long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, resting on a tiger-striped cushioned seat with red cushions. Two seated devotees in white and blue clothing face the shrine, and white blocks with offerings lie on the floor in front.

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Interior 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.2007-11-24Interior 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 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.2007-11-24A 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.2007-11-24Photograph of a temple shrine interior with white pillars and a ceiling fan. In the centre, a priest in saffron-orange robes stands before a shrine holding a lamp, facing a deity murti in a niche flanked by two dark stone guardian statues in gold and red saris. Many oil lamps burn on the altar step. A seated devotee in white clothes kneels at lower left, and a framed portrait labelled with a printed name hangs at right showing a bearded man in white robes with a mala. Brass vessels and a small television sit at left. The setting suggests an arati offering at a Dakshinamurthy shrine.2007-11-24A temple interior with a shrine at centre holding a red-clad deity murti surrounded by many lit oil lamps on a dark polished floor. A standing priest in orange robes faces the shrine, holding a ritual lamp or offering in his hands. To the left, a seated person in white clothes sits on the floor with a small ritual setup. Two large carved wooden dvarapala-style guardian figures in yellow and red dhoti-like cloth flank the entrance, and colourful striped pillar banners decorate the sides. On the right, a framed portrait shows a man with long hair, rudraksha mala and bare chest, seated and raising a hand, labelled with no readable caption. A small CRT television sits on the left.Interior photo of a temple shrine hall with white carved pillars and a ceiling fan. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands at left near a small square fire pit with a flame. Three women kneel on the floor in front: one in a red blouse and patterned sari with a long braid at left, one in a golden sari seen from behind at center, and one in yellow and orange sari at right, with hands folded. Several deity murtis, black-faced and richly garlanded, stand on a platform at back, with a marigold-garlanded framed photograph on a striped cushioned seat at right showing a figure in orange robes, rudraksha mala and a large necklace, hand raised in blessing. Brass oil lamps and kalasha vessels sit on the floor. Red curtains and green leaf festoons decorate the doorway.A temple interior with white marble pillars and a glossy stone floor. In the centre, a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and a long necklace, sits on a tiger-striped throne cloth. A small brass fire vessel with a flame and brass bowls stands before it. Two priests kneel at the lower right: one in white clothes with a yellow shawl pours or offers from a brass dish, and another in white sits beside him. Behind them, dark stone dvarapala figures in yellow saris flank a doorway, and an ornately decorated deity murti with garlands stands in the inner shrine. A photo is shown, so the portrait is a depiction, not a person in the room; the printed caption-free portrait is visible but its name is not legible.A photograph inside a temple hall with white pillars and a grey tiled floor. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti and shawl stands beside a small brick fire pit with a burning flame, facing the shrine. Three women in saris sit on the floor in front of the fire, one in a red and gold sari, one in a yellow sari, and one in a red-and-yellow patterned sari, with brass vessels and plates of fruit, coconuts and offerings spread before them. At the back, two large standing deity figures in orange and maroon draped garments flank the central shrine. On the right, a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha garland and long hair is decorated with red and white flower garlands, resting on a tiger-striped seat with white cushions, with brass lamps arranged in front. The scene appears to be a homa or puja ritual.Interior of a temple shrine during evening worship. A priest in an orange-saffron robe stands at the centre, facing a gilded deity murti set in an arched niche with a lit lamp and a hanging brass vessel above. To the left, a large framed portrait of a young man with long dark hair, orange robes and a flower garland rests on a striped tiger-print cushioned seat with a small puja tray before it. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in the foreground, some in saffron and blue saris, one in a pale yellow shawl, and one with a green head covering, facing the shrine. Framed photographs hang on the upper wall.Indoor temple shrine scene at dusk. In the foreground, a man in white clothes with a yellow-green shawl kneels and tends a brass offering dish, while a second person in white with dark hair sits at the right edge beside a lit oil lamp flame. Centre stage, a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with a garland and beaded necklace sits on a golden chair draped with a tiger-striped cloth; the portrait is labelled with a printed caption. Behind, two dark-skinned attendant statues in yellow saris flank an opening where a deity murti is decorated with flower garlands. A white pillar with carved reliefs frames the right side.2007-01-07