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A night photograph of a large silver deity murti. Strings of small lights and decorative diamond-shaped ornaments edge the arch. Orange and multicoloured floral garlands drape the figure, and flower petals lie at its base. A small red-walled building with a lit window and a palm plant stand beside it. No people are visible.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A night photograph of a deity murti, a silver-coloured image standing before a large circular arch, decorated with white, pink, red and orange flower garlands and small diamond-shaped lamps. Marigold and rose garlands drape the figure down to the base. The murti stands in front of a red-walled building with a window and a small golden cabinet labelled in Nithyananda script; small brass oil lamps sit on the ledge. Palm fronds frame the right side. No people are visible.2016-12-23A night photograph of a large silver-toned deity murti framed by a circular arch of garlands. The murti has a crown and a dark face with a red tilak, and wears a layered necklace and ornaments. Its arms hold ceremonial objects. The circular arch is decorated with alternating white, red and pink flower garlands, a purple flower border, and hanging diamond-shaped light ornaments. Long garlands of pink, orange and red flowers with strands of beads drape the figure. Palm fronds appear at the right edge against a dark background. No people are visible.2016-12-23A night photograph of a silver-toned deity murti standing before a large circular arch decorated with garlands of white, red and pink flowers and small diamond-shaped lamps. The deity wears a crown and is draped in long garlands of orange, yellow, white and multicoloured flowers. Small oil lamps sit on a red cabinet at left, and palm fronds frame the right side. No people are visible.2016-12-23Night photograph of a large silver-toned deity murti standing within an elaborate circular halo frame decorated with layers of white, pink, red and purple flower garlands and diamond-shaped ornaments. The murti wears a crown, a jewelled necklace and long flower garlands draped across its body, lit by purple and pink light with palm fronds at the right edge. No people are visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A night-time temple scene at a shrine decorated with a large arched frame of white, red and orange flower garlands and diamond-shaped decorative lamps. A silver-coloured deity murti stands within the arch, draped in flower garlands and marigold strands. A shirtless priest in a red-orange dhoti with a sacred thread stands at left, reaching toward the murti, apparently making an offering or performing puja. A palm frond rests in the foreground.2016-12-23A photograph of a silver deity murti of a four-armed or multi-armed form standing before a large circular prabhavali halo, framed by a dense arch of garlands in white, red, pink and purple flowers. Long strings of marigold and rose garlands hang across the figure's chest and shoulders, with beaded mala strands in orange and yellow. Diamond-shaped lamps or ornaments in pink, green and white decorate the outer arc above, and a palm frond stands at the right edge. The setting is dark with pink and violet lighting. No people are visible.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23March 02 20132013-03-02A dark stone deity murti. The figure wears a white and maroon silk dhoti-style drape with gold border, a black waist band, and multiple rudraksha or bead malas across the chest. Bright garlands of red and yellow flowers hang on both sides, with red flower petals at the base. A silver trident leans against its right side, and a small white and red tilak marks the forehead. A green metal gate with gold spiked finials sits beside it.2013-03-02