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2 November 2009

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A photograph of a room with a patterned upholstered armchair in front of a window draped with maroon and white fabric. A person seen from behind with long dark hair adorned with a yellow-orange flower garland stands at a small shrine on the right, lighting an oil lamp. Framed black-and-white portraits hang on the wall: an elderly bearded man in a light robe, a bare-chested seated man, and a large framed portrait of a man in a white turban. The person wears a black long coat.A photograph of a domestic living room where a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a yellow flower garland sits on a white-covered sofa, holding an open sheet and reading aloud. Below, a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a white shoulder cloth sits on a red carpet, beside two young girls in royal-blue salwar outfits with orange wrist bands, and a woman in a red sari with gold jewellery sits to the right, listening. A framed deity murti hangs on the pale wall, and a floor lamp stands beside the sofa. The setting suggests a home satsang or pada puja style gathering.Indoor photo of a small gathering in a living room with a white sofa, red carpet and a gold seated Buddha statue on a side table. A woman in an orange sari with a flower garland sits on the sofa holding an open printed sheet and reading. Three people sit on the floor in front of her: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a white shawl, a young girl in a blue dress, and a woman in a red sari with a long braid. Another girl in a purple outfit sits beside them. The scene looks like a satsang or chanting session. No appearance-based cues qualify the seated woman as a person, so she is described only by role.

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originals

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A photograph of a highway toll plaza under a green canopy. A green signboard reads LANE 4 TRUCK, LANE 3 BUS, LANE 2 LCV, LANE 1 CAR and NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA, Providing Connectivity, Safety and Speed. Toll booths are decorated with potted flowering plants and yellow-and-black barriers. A few cars and trucks wait in the lanes, and a tall lamp post stands at right under a hazy sky. No people are visible.Photograph of a large crowd of school children in blue-and-white uniforms gathered outdoors on a dusty ground beside palm trees. A man in a cream short-sleeved shirt stands in the centre with his hands clasped in front of him, looking down. An older man in a light blue shirt holds a small child in a yellow top, and a woman in a green sari stands at the lower right. Many children with braided hair and ties fill the frame, with more uniformed students seated in the background.A large crowd of schoolchildren in blue-and-white uniforms with ties fills an open sandy courtyard shaded by palm trees. In the foreground a man in a pale pink short-sleeved shirt stands with his hands clasped in front of him, looking down. To the right an older man in a blue shirt holds a toddler in a yellow top, and a woman in a green sari stands at the lower right edge. Many children in the back row raise their hands.A photograph of a large crowd of school students in light blue shirts, dark trousers and navy pinafores gathered outdoors under tall coconut palms. Beyond them stands an ornate golden palanquin-style shrine with red drapes, hanging garlands and striped decorative cloth banners. A figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the shrine, facing the golden structure, and a deity murti is visible within it. Several students in white and blue uniforms and girls with braided hair watch in the foreground. Buildings and greenery surround the courtyard.
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krishnagiri-to-sulagiri

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duplicates

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1-YOGAM-TOUR-IN-SEATTLE

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A man stands in a room with framed portraits on the wall, performing a lamp ritual. He wears a black jacket over an orange shirt and a long garland of yellow and orange flowers, with a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a brass bell in one hand and a flame-lit lamp in the other. On a shelf to the left sits a small framed picture beside a wooden cabinet with a shrine. Behind him hang large sepia portraits of two bearded men, and a white-haired elderly man with a white beard in a blue-toned portrait. A brass lamp stand and a plate of yellow flower petals sit on the floor in front.A photograph of a room with a patterned upholstered armchair in front of a window draped with maroon and white fabric. A person seen from behind with long dark hair adorned with a yellow-orange flower garland stands at a small shrine on the right, lighting an oil lamp. Framed black-and-white portraits hang on the wall: an elderly bearded man in a light robe, a bare-chested seated man, and a large framed portrait of a man in a white turban. The person wears a black long coat.Indoor photo of a small gathering in a living room with a white sofa, red carpet and a gold seated Buddha statue on a side table. A woman in an orange sari with a flower garland sits on the sofa holding an open printed sheet and reading. Three people sit on the floor in front of her: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a white shawl, a young girl in a blue dress, and a woman in a red sari with a long braid. Another girl in a purple outfit sits beside them. The scene looks like a satsang or chanting session. No appearance-based cues qualify the seated woman as a person, so she is described only by role.A photograph of a domestic living room where a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a yellow flower garland sits on a white-covered sofa, holding an open sheet and reading aloud. Below, a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a white shoulder cloth sits on a red carpet, beside two young girls in royal-blue salwar outfits with orange wrist bands, and a woman in a red sari with gold jewellery sits to the right, listening. A framed deity murti hangs on the pale wall, and a floor lamp stands beside the sofa. The setting suggests a home satsang or pada puja style gathering.A living room scene during a home padapuja ritual. A figure in an orange-saffron top and a garland sits on a white sofa holding an open booklet, with a folded paper or cloth in hand. Seated on the red carpet before her, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti wears a rudraksha-style necklace, facing her. Two girls in deep blue salwar outfits, one with gold-coloured bangles, sit with their backs to the camera, and a woman in a red sari with gold jewellery sits at the right. A small deity murti hangs on the left wall beside a staircase, and a white curtain frames the window. A person in white stands on the stairs in the background.A photograph of a domestic living room with a white sofa, lace curtains and a red patterned rug. A woman in an orange sari with a red bindi sits on the sofa with a garland around her neck, hand near her chin, facing the group. Seated on the floor before her are a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a shawl across his chest, two girls in royal blue dresses, and a woman in a red sari with gold necklace. A brass Buddha figure sits on a side table at right.
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2-PADA-PUJA

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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a plain room with pink walls and framed landscape prints. A figure with long dark hair and orange saffron robes sits on a raised white-draped chair in the centre, hands pressed together at the chest. Around him, devotees sit on a red, pink and maroon patterned rug: a bald man in orange robes in the foreground, a man in a white dhoti with an orange-bordered cloth on the left, women in saris including a yellow-orange sari and a turquoise blouse, and children. Trays with offerings and a small table with flowers sit nearby. A man in white stands at the right with hands folded.A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on a large orange draped throne with his palms pressed together in namaste, long dark hair falling past his shoulders and a red bindi on his forehead. Around his feet, several devotees kneel on a pink mat and perform padapuja, pouring water and offering flowers and gold-toned bowls from silver trays onto his feet. One man in a red-and-white checked shirt and glasses leans in, a woman in a multicolored checked blouse holds a silver plate, and others in white and orange saris attend. Framed landscape prints hang on the pale pink wall, and a brass floor lamp and a tray of sweets sit nearby.A seated group performs a pada puja ritual indoors on a carpeted floor. In the centre, a woman in a yellow-orange silk sari with a multicoloured checked blouse and a long braid holds a brass plate, while a man in a red-and-white checked shirt and glasses reaches toward a golden tray of offerings. Around them, women in white and in orange saris hold small brass lamps and plates with fruit, flowers and rose petals. A small girl in a pink top and a boy in striped clothing sit at left with hands pressed together. Behind the group stands an orange cloth backdrop, and a white-draped table holds a brass object at upper left. The scene shows devotees gathered around the ritual offerings.A close-up photograph of a pada puja foot-worship ritual. Several people bend over a silver tray on a cushioned wooden stool, pouring water from golden vessels over a pair of bare feet resting on the tray. Scattered petals and flowers lie on the tray. Behind it hangs orange-and-red draped fabric. A woman in a multicoloured checked outfit pours from a golden pot at left, a woman in a white top and a woman in a maroon-bordered sari reach in at right, and a man in white with short dark hair leans in at centre. Golden bowls and fruit sit on a side table at right.A photograph inside a carpeted room with pink walls and framed landscape prints. A figure with long dark hair, wearing orange robes draped over an orange-draped armchair, sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around him a group of devotees sits on the floor; a man in a red-and-white checked shirt and a woman in an orange sari hold brass plates with white cloths and yellow-bordered offerings, and a woman in white reaches toward a tray. Children sit among the adults. A white-draped side table holds a fruit offering and a lamp stands nearby, consistent with a pada puja offering.A photograph of a pada puja in a bright room with framed landscape prints on pale walls. A figure in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on an orange-draped chair with hands pressed together in prayer and a long dark hair down the back. Devotees sit on the grey carpet around him; a woman in a yellow-orange sari and a man in a checked shirt bend forward to wash or honour his feet from a silver plate. A white-draped table holds a fruit offering and a small flower arrangement, and a flower-patterned table lamp stands nearby. Several children, a baby in pink, and a bald man in orange robes are visible among the seated devotees in saris, kurtas and white clothing.
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3-KALPATHARU-PROGRAMME-IN SEATTLE

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Photograph from the back of a wood-panelled hall filled with rows of seated attendees on wooden chairs, many in white or light shirts, facing a stage at the far end. On the stage, a single person in a red garment sits before a draped backdrop of cream fabric with patterned panels, flanked by a tripod-mounted camera and a stand. A white board stands at left, and a small framed image hangs near the stage. Glass windows show trees beyond. Coats are draped over chairs in the foreground.Photograph from the back of a wood-panelled hall where a large audience sits on wooden chairs facing a stage. On the stage, a figure in orange clothing sits on a seat in front of a draped cream and patterned backdrop, with a framed picture beside it. A video camera on a tripod and a studio light are set up near the stage, and a white presentation board stands to the left. Many attendees are seen from behind, some in jackets, sweaters and kurtas, and jackets are draped over several chairs in the foreground. Decorative white swags with small floral accents hang from the side walls under tall windows showing trees outside.A seated figure in an orange robe sits on a dark upholstered throne before a large embroidered tapestry with repeating elephant and floral medallions. A framed portrait on an easel to the right is draped with a green and orange garland, and a lit studio light and a video camera on a tripod are set up at the side. A dense audience of several dozen people, many seen from behind, fills rows of wooden chairs facing the stage, with a white projection screen on the left.Photograph of a seated audience in a wood-panelled hall facing a stage at the far end. A figure in orange robes sits on a chair in front of a draped backdrop of white and cream embroidered cloth, with a framed picture beside it. Rows of wooden chairs hold many attendees, mostly seen from behind, wearing white, yellow and striped clothing. Large windows show trees outside, and a white projection screen and studio lights stand near the stage. A water bottle lies on the floor in the foreground.A photograph taken from the back of a wood-panelled hall filled with rows of wooden chairs and many seated attendees, mostly seen from behind. At the far end, a figure in orange clothing sits on a raised chair before a backdrop of cream draped fabric with embroidered patterns. A projection screen stands to the left, and a framed portrait hangs beside the stage on the right. Several attendees wear white and pale outfits, and one woman in the foreground has a long braid. Hanging cream drapes decorate the upper corners of the room.A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair on a patterned upholstered sofa, a cushion with geometric print beside them. A bald man in a white long-sleeved top and white trousers leans forward, placing his right hand on the seated person's head in a blessing gesture. Behind them hangs a white banner with large red lettering reading 'Kalpataru', and a dark patterned curtain is at the right. The scene shows a head-blessing gesture during a programme.
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4-GURU-MUDI-OFFERING

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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a wood-panelled hall with a draped cream fabric and red floral decoration on the back wall. Several rows of people stand with white cloth bundles raised over their heads, a ritual offering gesture. The foreground men wear white shirts and trousers with rudraksha malas; one man in front wears glasses and a gold bracelet. Women in white and cream saris and kurta-style clothing stand among them. Seated attendees in white clothes watch from the left and lower foreground. No identifiable a person candidate is visible in the frame.Indoor photograph of a wood-panelled hall with rows of seated attendees and a standing group in front. Many people wear white clothing and rudraksha malas; several stand in the foreground holding white cloth bundles raised overhead with both hands, in a group offering. Behind them a white draped swag with red and green floral decorations hangs on the wall, and framed pictures are visible at left. A smiling woman in a saree with a red bindi sits at lower right. No central figure matching the a person cues is visible.A photo of a stage event with a backdrop banner reading "Kalpataru" beside a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and a YOGAM logo. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a patterned armchair with bare feet resting on a wooden footstool, smiling. Three people in white and cream attire stand before them: a woman in a white sari with a gold border raising white cloths, another woman in a gold-orange shawl and cream sari raising a white cloth, and a man in white kurta and pants with a rudraksha mala and wristwatch, hands clasped. Flower arrangements in vases flank the stage, and white cloth bundles lie on the floor.A photograph of a Kalpataru programme on a stage draped with cream lace-patterned curtains. A young person in an orange top sits on an upholstered armchair with a gold-bordered cream cloth draped over their lap. Several women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand around them, holding white cloths to the seated person's head in a ritual gesture. A banner reads Kalpataru with a YOGAM logo and a portrait. Red carpet covers the stage, with floral arrangements on side tables and a few audience members visible at the bottom edge.A photograph of a devotional ceremony in a wood-panelled hall with an exit sign and red carpet. On the right, a woman in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a raised seat behind flower arrangements and a tray of offerings. Before her, a person in white kneels and bows low, touching the floor near white cloth bundles. Nearby, a woman in cream sari stands with hands raised, and a woman in white sari holds a white cloth over her head. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes and rudraksha malas, many with cloths raised above their heads, fill the floor on the left. Bowls and a small lamp sit on the mats.A photograph of a ritual gathering in a hall with wood-panelled walls and a lit exit sign. On the right, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a raised platform decorated with bouquets of flowers and a tray of sweets. In front of this platform, a woman in white traditional dress with a gold border bends forward to arrange white cloth bundles on a red carpet, while a woman in white stands with her hands raised to her head holding a white cloth. Several people in white clothes stand or sit in rows behind, many with hands raised to their heads, and a woman in cream clothing stands at the right with her palms joined. A bright square light stands in the middle of the hall. The seated figure in saffron is not identifiable from appearance, so no identification is made.
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4-GURU-MUDI-OFFERING

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Indoor photo in a living room with a white sofa draped in a gold cloth and a dark patterned rug. A woman in a long orange robe with long dark hair stands facing a seated woman in a green sari who presses her palms together. A man in an orange robe and grey beard stands nearby with hands joined, and a woman in white clothes stands behind. On the right, a man in white kneels and bows his head to the floor beside a child. Framed photos and a blue flower garland hang on the wall.Indoor hall with wood-panelled walls and a wooden balcony, where a large group of devotees in white and cream traditional clothing gather. Many stand with arms raised overhead holding white cloths, while others sit on white mats and cushions. A woman in a cream sari with a red border stands center-left near a video camera on a tripod. On the right, a man in white shirt and dark trousers wears a rudraksha mala and holds a white cloth above his head beside a woman in a teal and blue sari bowing low. White drapery with red and green flower decorations hangs on the back wall. Performance lights are visible at the upper right.

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