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Inside a bare white-walled temple hall, a figure in a long orange wrap and loose dark shoulder-length hair stands on a silver step ladder, reaching up toward a large black stone Ganesha murti draped with an orange cloth and red-and-white flower garlands. Beside it stands another dark deity sculpture with garlands. In the foreground, seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing sit cross-legged facing the shrine. On the right, an ornate gilded arched frame surrounds a dark deity with yellow and red flowers, and a brass lamp set, kalasha-style vessels and a carved wooden peetha sit on a tiled platform. A cameraman in orange films the ritual. Overlaid text reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and

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Photograph of a temple consecration inside a hall with white walls. A figure in a long orange wrap stands on a step ladder, reaching up to a wall while holding an object, beside two large dark stone deity murti, one with an elephant head. Seated devotees in orange and white clothing sit on the left with papers and a microphone stand. On the right, a person in orange works at a golden shrine with lamps, brass vessels, a carved wooden seat, and flower garlands, while a cameraman films. The scene reflects an inauguration puja at a Hindu temple.2007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09A standing figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept hair and a gold necklace stands on a metal step ladder in front of two black stone deity murtis, a Ganesha-form figure and another murti with flower garlands. Seated devotees in orange and white ritual clothes on the left hold a microphone stand, and a cameraman with a video camera works on the right. Brass puja vessels, a kalasha, a carved wooden peetha and flower offerings fill the altar area, with a dark shrine murti at right and a white wall behind. a person's cues include the long hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, so the standing figure is a candidate for a person.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple showing a large black stone Shivalinga on a lotus-shaped yoni pedestal, decorated with flowers and a white mark, being worshipped. A person in long dark hair and an orange robe leans over the lingam, adorning it with yellow and white flowers. Another person in an orange robe kneels at the right edge beside the lingam. A black stone Ganesha murti stands behind, with a small brass lamp and a golden figure, bowls and brass ritual vessels on the altar. At the left, two seated men in orange and white garments sit near a microphone, one wearing glasses and a head covering. The scene suggests abhishekam or puja at the lingam.2007-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a tall black stone deity murti standing in a gold-leaf ornate arch. A man in a flowing orange shawl and white body paint stands on a silver step ladder, touching the statue's shoulder with one hand while adorning or blessing it. Behind him at left, a person in orange-and-red cloth holds a basket of flowers and offerings. A small brass altar with kalasha-style vessels, lamps and red flowers sits on an orange cloth at the base of the statue, and a colourful textile hangs at the right edge.2007-11-09A temple ritual in an indoor Hindu shrine. A man in an orange saffron robe with a bare chest and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead stands before a large black stone Nandi bull statue, holding a bell-hung ritual chain of golden bells in one hand and gesturing with the other. He wears a gold necklace and a red shawl draped over his shoulder. Behind him, a shrine displays deity murti decorated with colourful garlands and red-and-gold cloth, and a golden throne with red cushions stands at the right. A woman in a white sari with a red necklace kneels at left, watching. A red rope barrier and a small placard are visible.November 09 20072007-11-09December 23 20102010-12-23November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09November 09 20072007-11-09