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A photograph of an outdoor shrine with a grey stone canopy and carved pillars, draped with orange-red cloth. Inside, a golden arched frame surrounds a deity murti pair with crowns and garlands, flanked by brass lamps and trident staffs. In front stands a priest in saffron robes holding a lamp or ritual item toward the deities. Before the shrine sits a red velvet chair with a golden frame holding a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed person with a rudraksha mala. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person.

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A photograph of a stone shrine pavilion with a gilded arch containing two deity murtis draped in red and garlanded with marigolds, one holding a trident-like emblem. In the foreground, an ornate gold-and-red velvet chair holds a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated in meditation. A standing man in saffron robes attends the shrine at left, with brass lamps and trident staffs flanking the platform and red and white draped cloth around the pavilion.2010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11A photograph of an outdoor shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched golden niche housing a deity murti pair of a male and female figure, one in red and orange garments and crown, the other in pink and red, adorned with yellow and red garlands. Orange curtains hang at the sides, decorated with colourful woven bands. In front, a large framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned chair draped with a marigold garland, with an orange cloth on a small table below. A single white-clad attendant stands near the shrine base. Brass lamps line the altar.2010-01-13November 11 20102010-11-11A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and an ornate golden arch framing deity murti of a seated divine couple, dressed in red and pink with gold ornaments and garlands. In front, a large framed portrait draped with a yellow and purple garland sits on a golden stand with a red cushion; the framed picture shows a robed figure in orange with a rudraksha mala. To the right, a standing man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds his hands in anjali mudra. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, orange cloth panels hang from the pillars, and a seated priest in white sits to the left of the shrine.2010-01-13A temple shrine with grey stone pillars and orange drapes hung on each side, framing a deity murti pair draped in marigold and yellow garlands, with a kalasha and brass lamps in front. In the foreground a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man wearing a rudraksha mala sits on a red throne-like chair and is garlanded with marigolds; the portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person. A devotee in orange robes with a white garland stands at the right, facing the shrine.2009-12-29A temple shrine with a stone canopy hung with orange cloth curtains and colourful woven panels. Inside, a golden deity murti with a crown and blue-and-yellow garment stands beside a second deity figure, both garlanded with marigold strands. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style offering sit on the stone platform. In front, a framed photograph of a long-haired man in orange robes seated cross-legged with a rudraksha mala is set on a red velvet chair draped with an orange cloth. A single person in orange robes stands at right, facing the photograph. The shrine is outdoors with greenery behind.2009-12-02A temple shrine with granite pillars and a gilded arched niche framing two deity murti seated together, one with a crown and multiple arms holding a trident and other objects, the other with a crown and a long sword-like staff, both draped in red and green cloth and heavy marigold garlands. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left, pointing toward the deities during puja. Golden trident staffs and brass lamp stands flank the shrine, and in the foreground a framed portrait of a smiling man with long hair in a golden frame is set on the altar. A devotee-style ritual scene with no visible crowd.2010-11-11A photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine with grey carved stone pillars and red curtains hung at the sides. Behind a pair of gilded brass oil lamps stands a deity murti with a crown and garlands, flanked by a figure in pink. In front stands a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, placed on an ornate red and gold chair. To the right, a man in orange robes and a garland stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Red flowers sit on a small table beside the chair, and a patterned mat lies on the floor.2010-01-04 +1 copiesDecember 16 20092009-12-16A photograph of a shrine in an open-sided stone pavilion with grey carved pillars and orange curtains. Inside, two deity murtis stand in a gilded arch, decorated with yellow and purple cloth and flower garlands, with brass lamps and a kalasha before them. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a red cushion at the left. Before him, a framed photograph of a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned throne-like chair, with a brass bowl of burning flame in front. The man in orange seated at the shrine is in a ritual posture, with a visible flame offering and a framed portrait placed on a throne-like seat. The shrine is adorned with flowers and brass lamps.2009-12-03