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A night-time ritual at a golden ornate throne with a gold chair and red-and-gold canopy. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow marigolds and a gold necklace, while raising a hand in blessing. Two assistants in white dhotis wearing shell and bead garlands hold baskets of offerings and a microphone, and smoke drifts above. On the right a woman in a maroon sari with white flowers in her hair sits with palms pressed together while petals fall around her. A decorated umbrella with red, blue and yellow fringes stands behind. Visible text includes 'Nithyananda Peetham' on the umbrella and a at the bottom

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A ritual worship scene before a silver-and-gold shrine framed by an ornate arch and a red curtain. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti holds an oil lamp toward a deity murti draped in gold necklaces and flower garlands. Two attendants in white dhotis and garlands stand at left holding offering trays, one with a red-wrapped tray and one with a bundled offering. At right, a seated figure in a dark red robe and rudraksha-style garland holds flower petals to their face near a gold throne with sunburst design. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella is visible at top right and smoke drifts in the background.2016-02-16Night-time temple ritual in a smoky hall. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands before a golden arched shrine draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow, white and magenta flowers, holding a lit oil lamp toward a deity murti. Two men in white dhotis and garlands, one holding a microphone, stand at left with offering trays of flowers, and a red-wrapped bundle sits on a golden pedestal. At right, a woman in a brown-maroon sari with flower garlands folds her hands in prayer beside a golden sun-disc backrest and a red and gold decorated umbrella. Smoke drifts through the scene.2016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16Photo of a temple puja at night before a gold-framed shrine holding a deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with marigold and white flower strands. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands at left holding a woven tray of offerings, beside a younger attendant in white also holding a tray. A sadhu in orange dhoti with white-painted forehead marks and a red garland stands in the centre near a lit oil lamp. At right a seated man in maroon robes and a red-and-white garland sits with hands in anjali mudra on an ornate gold throne under a red and gold umbrella. Flower petals and small offerings lie on the floor. The image is watermarked.2016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16Photo of a temple ritual at night beside a golden deity murti adorned with a thick garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers and a pearl necklace, with a small oil lamp burning in front. A bearded priest in an orange dhoti with a red mala stands at center holding a brass plate, while two young men in white dhotis with garlands hold offering trays and a microphone. On the right, a figure with a flower-decorated head and a red-brown robe sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a red and gold umbrella with tassels. Smoke drifts across the upper left and a golden arch frames the shrine.2016-02-16Photo of a night-time puja before an ornate golden shrine framing a deity murti dressed with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, white beads and a red-and-green flower garland. A lit oil lamp is held near the murti by a bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and red beaded necklace with forehead markings. Behind him, a younger man in a white dhoti holds a brass plate of offerings, and a man at left holds a microphone. At right, a person in a dark red robe with a long dark braid and flower-and-bead garland sits with palms joined in prayer beside a golden throne-like seat under a red-and-gold parasol. Smoke drifts through the scene.2016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16