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November 11 2010

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A 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.2010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11A 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.2010-11-11Photograph of a temple shrine with a priest in white dhoti and shirt, wearing a yellow shawl, performing aarti with a flame before a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed teacher with a rudraksha mala, giving a raised-hand blessing. The framed portrait is garlanded with red and yellow flowers and placed on a red-cushioned chair with a brass kalasha-like vessel below. Behind is a deity murti in red and gold draping with a crown and garlands, under an ornate gold-framed niche with stone pillars. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person; the only physical person is the priest.2010-06-06A photograph of a temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars and a gilded arch framing two large deity murtis against a red curtain. The murtis wear floral garlands and ornaments, and one holds a raised hand with a ritual implement. In front stands a shaved-headed priest seen from behind, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a saffron upper cloth draped over the shoulder, facing the shrine. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the stone platform, and a smaller garlanded figure stands in a green-backed niche at right.2013-09-16A temple shrine interior with a priest in a red-brown dhoti and bare upper body raising a lit camphor flame toward a golden-framed deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears red and gold garments, heavy beaded necklaces and a crown, with marigold and rose garlands draped over it. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the altar, and a woman in a red sari with white flower garland stands at the right edge facing the shrine with hands clasped. A second golden figure stands at the right with layered beaded necklaces. Dark granite walls with carved details frame the scene.2014-10-31November 11 20102010-11-11A 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.2010-11-11September 05 20172017-09-05June 12 20102010-06-12January 17 20102010-01-17