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12 November 2010

Devotion - Dance Your Way to Divinity: Nithyananda Morning Satsang (12 Nov 2010) Message

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A photograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine at night. A standing deity murti with a red drape, garlands of orange and purple flowers, and a golden arch is on the left. In front, a figure in orange robes bends forward at the waist with hands near the stone platform, while a small seated figure in orange sits on the platform near the murti. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and orange curtains hang beside the arches.Close-up photo of a man with long, swept-back dark hair, eyes closed and face serene, wearing a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He wears ornate gold bead necklaces with an orange saffron cloth draped over his bare shoulders, against a softly blurred green outdoor background. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing are the qualifying cues.A close portrait photograph of a man with long dark hair falling past his shoulders, eyes closed, face calm, wearing a red kumkum dot on his forehead. He wears an orange-saffron shawl with a gold-and-orange border draped over one shoulder and a long necklace of gold-tone beads with dark bands. The background is a blurred orange wall and greenery. a person: the long swept hair, saffron shawl and ornate gold beaded necklace match the presentation of the teacher in the satsang, shown in quiet meditation.

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Night photo of a tall, ornate copper deepam lamp-pillar on a raised stone platform, with a carved base and a white cloth wrapped around its shaft. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand beside it: one, with long hair, a red tilak and orange-beaded mala, holds a lit oil lamp aloft toward the pillar as part of an aarti; the other, bald and wearing an orange shawl with maroon-red edging, holds a silver tray. Palm fronds lean against the base, petals lie on the ground, and palm trees appear in the dark background. The scene looks like a lamp-lighting ritual.Night outdoor scene before a tall ornate gold-and-copper deepam lamp stand with a decorated base and a lit flame at its top, flanked by palm fronds. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands holding a bell and lighting the lamp with a flame, smiling. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a maroon-and-white border holds a silver plate, and another person stands at the right edge. A watermarked copyright line appears at the bottom right.A photograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine at night. A standing deity murti with a red drape, garlands of orange and purple flowers, and a golden arch is on the left. In front, a figure in orange robes bends forward at the waist with hands near the stone platform, while a small seated figure in orange sits on the platform near the murti. Brass oil lamps stand on the platform, and orange curtains hang beside the arches.Night photo at an outdoor temple courtyard with a large black stone Nandi bull statue on a terracotta pedestal. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered orange shawl and a beaded garland walks barefoot with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling; his long hair is swept back. Behind him stands a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a shaved head. On the left, a row of women in white sarees with folded hands watch from behind a wooden pole hung with decorative striped and fabric banners. A tall copper kalasha-style lamp stands on a red pedestal at right, and colored rangoli lines and white dot designs decorate the ground in front. a person: the saffron-robed man has long swept-back hair, a beaded garland and ceremonial orange-gold shawl. Description reflects a devotional outdoor ritual at night.
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Re-opening-of-Tiruvannamalai-Ashram

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A four-panel collage of outdoor temple scenes at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. The top panel shows a wooded hill behind a low building with a silver roof and a large black Shiva lingam draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a red cloth, set on a white platform. The lower left panel shows a black stone deity pair, a male figure with a trident and a female figure in a red and gold sari, garlanded, with a small orange-clad figure below. The lower centre panel shows rows of black lingams on stone bases in a courtyard. The lower right panel shows a black stone statue in white and saffron draped clothing with a red and white garland. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues or monuments.Outdoor photo of a devotional ritual in a leafy, sunlit clearing. Two men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at center; the nearer one holds a brass tray of yellow flowers and offerings and gazes upward. Around them, about a dozen men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a woman in a white sari stands in the background. A tall white pole stands at right with a flag-like cloth and yellow ribbon, and a small table holds flowers and a red-and-yellow item.Four-panel collage with a large hill in the background. Top panel shows a large Shiva lingam draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands in front of a long building with a corrugated roof, under a green forested hill. Bottom left shows a saffron-robed man seated before a shrine with a Shiva figure and garlands, beside a printed portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and a Tamil caption board, with a woman in white and a man in white nearby. Bottom right shows rows of black stone lingams on a paved platform. The collage has no physical people counted in the layout except those visible in the bottom-left panel.A photograph of an outdoor ritual at the foot of a forested hill. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a raised stone platform, with one figure in the centre wearing orange robes and a bare upper body near a row of kalasha-style vessels and oil lamps. Behind them is a long open pavilion with a metal roof and a wooded hill. In the foreground, devotees in white and cream clothing stand with hands folded, some with heads bowed, and one person in a light sari stands at the left edge. The scene shows a ritual gathering in an open-air setting.A photograph of a ritual gathering under a thatched palm-roof shelter. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron robe holds a lit oil lamp or ritual object while a woman in a white sari with a flower-decorated braid stands with hands raised in prayer. Around them several men in white dhotis and shirts stand and sit, some with hands folded, others holding small items. The setting appears to be a simple open-sided hall with a bamboo and thatch ceiling. The people are in devotional posture.A photograph of a thatched-roof dining hall with wooden benches and a long metal table. Several people sit eating from steel plates on the table. In the foreground, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a yellow head wrap is seated, and beside him an older man in a white dhoti and shirt eats. Another person in orange clothing sits at the far right edge. Yellow and orange fabrics hang from the thatch and a wooden partition stands behind them. The scene looks like a communal meal setting.
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nithyananda-ashram

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Night photograph of a copper-clad ritual pillar or dhwajasthambha with an ornate base carved with figures. A person in a long orange saffron robe with long dark hair reaches up to touch the pillar, with straw or grass bundles tied along its shaft. To the right, a bald man in orange robes holds a round silver-rimmed drum or ritual tray. Palm fronds are visible in the dark background.Night-time outdoor scene of a row of men in white dhotis and shawls with red-and-maroon borders, many with white vertical tilak and facial markings. Several stand with hands pressed together in anjali, faces lifted upward in devotion. A man at left, with a bare head and gold necklace, tilts his head back with eyes closed, and a man at right holds a round brass-coloured cymbal or kartal. Dark trees form the background. The setting suggests a devotional kirtan or temple gathering, with no a person candidate clearly identifiable by appearance.Close-up photograph of a bare foot in a ceremonial ritual setting, placed on a golden tray or surface amid offerings. The foot rests beside pink lotus flowers and white flower petals, with a small red fruit and clear glass vessels arranged around it. Orange-saffron cloth is visible at the top edge, and gold ornate metalwork appears in the background. The scene suggests a padapuja, where the feet of a respected figure are honoured with flowers and offerings. No readable text is visible and no face is shown, so the identity of the person whose foot this is cannot be determined from the image.A large photograph of a seated congregation of men in plain white ritual clothes, many wearing white dhotis and white shirts, some with white cloths over their shoulders and rudraksha malas around their necks. Many hold small lit oil lamps or diyas in their hands, with brass or clay lamps and flower petals scattered on the floor before them. Rows of worshippers fill the hall, with orange and saffron pennant-style banners hanging from the ceiling at the top and a decorated altar with deity murti and lights at the right edge. The setting appears to be a temple-style hall, with the lamps. No single individual is clearly identifiable as a person in the visible crowd.A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne with carved gold-coloured armrests and a richly decorated backrest, inside a temple-like hall. He wears a saffron-orange robe, has long dark hair swept back, and wears a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace. He sits upright with hands resting on his lap. Behind him are gold and red decorative hangings and an ornate golden canopy. No other people are visible. The figure's long hair, saffron clothing and ornate adornments are appearance-based cues consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a throne setting.A photograph of a ceremonial stage set in a temple-like hall. At the centre, a seated figure in orange-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, beneath a decorated umbrella-like canopy. Flanking the throne are large golden ceremonial animal figures, including a lion-like mount on the left and a bull-like figure on the right, both draped with floral garlands. Multicoloured floral decorations and garlands hang on the pillars behind, and the background shows dark carved columns and dim lighting. No other physical people are visible.
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DWAJAROHANAM

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A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof hung with yellow palm-leaf festoons and cylindrical banners in red, blue and patterned fabric. A man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha-style beads and a sandalwood mark on his forehead walks along a red carpet, holding a brass pot with a green leaf sprig; a second man in orange with a beaded necklace follows carrying a brass vessel. Devotees line the aisle: a woman in a white sari on the left presses her palms together, a woman in a yellow and gold sari and another in blue stand near the rail, and men in white dhotis and shirts with bare upper bodies and white-marked foreheads stand with folded hands on the right. The orange-robed central man has distinctive long hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial ornaments, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and a banner on the left wall carries partially visible printed text. The scene suggests a satsang procession.A photograph inside an open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and orange walls. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered dhoti, long swept-back hair and a gold-and-flower garland stands centre, smiling with palms pressed together. Beside him to the right, a shaven-headed young man in orange robes and a white dhoti with a red border holds a brass vessel topped with mango leaves. Left, a woman in a cream sari with a green border and a woman in yellow with a floral sari bow with folded hands; several women in white and blue saris stand at the metal railing behind. Hanging decorations, palm-leaf festoons and a framed picture on the wall complete the scene. Probable Swamiji (saffron robes, long hair, gold-and-flower garland, central position) is in person.A barefoot man in an orange sleeveless robe with orange-and-gold trim and a beaded necklace stands at a stone shrine at night, hands joined in devotion. Before him on the raised stone platform are a deity murti in red and gold garments with garlands of marigolds, a small figure, brass oil lamps and a small bowl, under a gilded arch. Red curtains hang from pillars beside the shrine, and a red-and-white striped wall runs behind.Night-time photo at an outdoor site beside a large banyan-like tree with thick aerial roots. A figure in an orange saffron garment with gold-bordered shawl and orange dhoti stands barefoot on a raised stone platform, leaning against the trunk with one hand touching the bark. A second man on the right wears white ritual clothes with red-and-white borders, a shaved head, a white forehead mark, and beaded necklaces, holding a small handheld item. Red earth and scattered petals lie on the platform. The image is watermarked in the corner.Night photograph at a banyan tree courtyard. Three figures stand on a dark stone platform before a small shrine with a silver arch framing a red-clad deity murti surrounded by red flowers. A man in orange saffron robes stands in front with palms pressed together in namaste, bare-footed. Beside him a bald man in a white dhoti and white upper cloth with a sacred thread stands with hands folded. At the right, a figure in orange holds a small offering plate. Aerial roots hang from the large banyan trunks, and a blue sign reads 'Do Not Enter the Cave' at left. The orange-clad figure in front shows long hair swept back; appearance-based candidate for a person, but unclear from this view.A night-time photograph outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. A person in a saffron-orange robe and orange garment with yellow edging stands barefoot on a dark polished stone floor with hands pressed together in anjali mudra, facing a small shrine. The shrine has a silver arched frame enclosing a red deity murti draped in garlands, surrounded by red flowers and small oil lamps. A second person in white stands in the background near the tree, and a bald man in a white shirt is partially visible at the right edge. The a person candidate is the orange-robed figure with long dark hair, offering prayer at the shrine.
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PANCHA-TAPAS

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Outdoor photograph beneath a large banyan tree with many aerial roots and a red-and-white garland tied at its trunk. Two priests in white dhoti and shawl stand at the tree base, one holding a bell-like ritual object near a small blue tray. In the foreground, a person in saffron-orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl and long dark hair stands facing the tree with hands folded. The ground is dark polished stone and a paved path, with white pillars and greenery behind. Three people are visible.A man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered and wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold border, stands in profile with palms pressed together in namaste before an outdoor shrine under large shady trees. Behind him a white arched stone frame surrounds a black deity murti draped in orange cloth and garlanded with marigold strings, set on a circular platform heaped with orange-red kumkum or sindoor offerings. Other greenery and a dirt courtyard surround the shrine. A white rudraksha-style neck garland is visible on the man. The scene suggests worship or darshan at a roadside or open-air shrine.Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A central deity murti sits on a dark peetha, surrounded by a heap of red flowers and an arched white frame. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with long dark hair stands barefoot on a black stone platform, hands folded, facing the shrine. Four other people in white ritual dhotis stand or kneel nearby, including one bare-chested priest with a shaved head holding a vessel, a woman in a cream sari and another in white. The ground is red earth with a white pillar at the left edge.A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged with eyes closed on a woven mat inside a circular ground pattern of white ash and pink-and-white rangoli kolam designs, a brass kalasha-style vessel placed to his left. He wears a long rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold-tone pendant, a yellow-gold shawl, and a vibhuti/kumkum mark on his forehead; his long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him stands an orange stepped peetha platform bearing a black Nandi bull statue draped in a flower garland, with palm trees, a tall flagpole-like pillar, and grey stone deity murti statues arranged on the grounds. Small red signboards sit among the statues.A man seated cross-legged with eyes closed in meditation on a low mat at the centre of a circular ash-lined fire pit, which is decorated with pink floral kolam designs. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl and a long garland of white and orange flowers, with a red mark on his forehead. Behind him stands an orange brick pedestal supporting a black stone Shivalinga adorned with a flower garland, beside a tall copper-coloured pillar. Around the courtyard are grey stone sculptures of deities, palm trees, and hanging colourful decorative cloth banners with bird motifs. A brass kalasha stands in front of him on the mat. The scene is outdoors in a temple grove.Outdoor photo of a seated man in a meditation posture on a mat at the centre of a circular fire pit lined with grey ash and pink floral kolam. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a red tilak and a long multi-strand white and orange flower garland. Behind him stands an orange-painted stepped platform holding a black linga draped with flower garlands, with a tall copper-coloured pillar rising behind. A small brass kalasha sits on the ground near him. Grey stone deity statues stand to the left, surrounded by palm trees, and colourful striped banners hang at the top corners. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the appearance-based cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a garland.
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BIDADI-TEMPLE

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Night photo of a crowd reaching up with raised arms toward a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and shawl, wearing a beaded necklace, standing on a raised platform in a covered open-sided hall. Behind him a sign reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple above a doorway, with striped cloth and decorative hanging poles and orange triangular bunting overhead. A man in a teal t-shirt with a lanyard badge grips the central figure's arm to steady him, while people in white shirts and a woman with a white forehead mark stretch up to touch him. Appearance cues are limited to the bare chest, beaded necklace and white dhoti, so identity is uncertain.A night-time photograph of a large crowd of devotees standing in a long row with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, facing a raised white stone platform with a dark stone slab in the foreground. Women in saris, including a woman in a light blue sari with a purple shawl and a woman in orange and white, lead the line, with men and children in white dhotis, shirts and kurtas behind them. Hanging decorative cloth tassels in red, blue and yellow and tall pillars stand in the dim background. No identifiable a person figure is visible.Night-time outdoor aarti at a temple courtyard. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with red borders, holding a silver plate with a burning flame, stands on a concrete platform facing a crowd. Devotees with palms pressed together in namaskar lean forward; a woman in white and a woman in orange-saffron sari are prominent in the front row, and a man in a teal shirt bends low with hands extended toward the flame. Painted decorated pillars with red and ornamental motifs frame the background, with more devotees and lamps behind.Night outdoor ritual at a temple-like courtyard with a white marble floor. A young priest in white dhoti and shawl with maroon-red borders stands barefoot, holding a silver plate with a lit flame, offering aarti to a row of devotees who extend their hands toward the fire in gesture of receiving blessings. Women in saris, including a woman in a purple shawl, a woman in an orange sari with green, and a woman in a light blue sari, press palms together. Hanging decorative banners in red, orange and yellow line the background, with more devotees in white seated and standing behind. An aarti ceremony with devotees receiving the flame.A photograph of a temple shrine with a large deity murti in front of a red curtain, flanked by two figures with crowns and gold ornaments; the central figure holds a trident and a staff, and a tall golden shivalingam with a garland stands in front. Yellow and purple garlands hang from the murtis. Tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops line the shrine, and a few devotees in the foreground watch from below. A small orange-robed figure, seated near the lingam, may be a small statue or a seated person, and their identity is uncertain. A red carved gold arch frames the shrine.A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame and red drapery behind a pair of deity murti, one male-form and one female-form, adorned with red and gold headdresses, white and red garlands, and multi-strand beaded necklaces. A large brass kalasha or lamp stand with a bell-like top sits in front, draped with marigold garlands in purple and yellow. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on both sides. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees, mostly seen from behind, stands with hands raised, some in white clothing.
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PADA-POOJA

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A stage set for a ceremony with a central gilded throne (peetha) under a yellow-and-white umbrella, flanked by two gilded lion-form seats, garlanded deity images with flower decorations, and a golden brass stand. A woman in an orange sari stands at the throne with hands together. Around the stage, several devotees in white and cream clothes sit on the floor, some with orange cloths, a man in an orange robe kneels on the left with a laptop nearby, and a woman in white stands at the far left. A frontal raised platform with white steps in the foreground. a person cues are not clearly visible on the throne figure, so identity is unsure.A stage set for a ritual ceremony with an orange carpeted platform. Center stage, a woman in an orange sari sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a yellow canopy, hands folded in greeting. Before her, a group of about a dozen people in white and cream clothing sit on the floor, some with palms joined in prayer; one holds a laptop. Two men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sit at the left edge near microphones. Behind, a large deity murti is adorned with colourful flower garlands, flanked by two more garlanded figures on gold thrones, with peacock feathers at the left. A backdrop of painted temple pillars completes the scene.A photograph of a satsang-style ritual in a hall with dark blue drapes and an orange carpet. A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style orange-beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne at the left, with a gold bull statue (Nandi) beside it and a large deity murti decorated with garlands of orange, yellow and pink flowers behind. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in front of a gold table holding brass plates and offerings, many with hands in anjali mudra. Women in white and orange saris and men in white dhotis kneel in prayer, and a woman in an orange shawl sits among them. Additional garlanded deity images and gold-framed portraits stand on the right. Photo rather than graphic, showing a devotional puja and satsang gathering. The seated figure matches Swamiji by appearance cues including long hair, orange robe and beaded necklace, so identity is probable.A photo of a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair and a golden trident-topped staff beside him. Several people sit on the floor before him in white ritual dress: women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A devotee in orange robes sits nearby. Behind the throne are a deity murti, an orange-draped altar, a kalasha, and a garland-draped golden seat. The setting suggests a satsang gathering with puja offerings. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and long hair.A photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting in a hall with a golden throne and ornate golden lion-footed seat. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a beaded necklace, sits on the throne with an umbrella-style golden canopy overhead; he has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial necklace, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) label, and is seated elevated with a trident and ceremonial staff beside him. Two large deity murti, one of a seated goddess-like figure with a flower garland, are adorned with colourful marigold and multicolour garlands on the right. Around the throne, about a dozen seated devotees in white and orange-saffron attire, several women in white sarees with yellow borders, and young men in white dhotis sit on a red and orange carpet in front of brass vessels, flower offerings and oil lamps. A backdrop shows a painted temple-like image.A bronze deity murti of a standing figure is displayed on a golden peacock-shaped throne with an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a crown, layered silver necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a staff-like object. It is draped with a garland of yellow, orange, pink, white, maroon and green flowers. Behind it hang dark blue curtains, and a carved stone panel sits at the left edge.
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SARVA-DARSHAN

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Outdoor temple courtyard with palm trees, a tall orange and red pillar, and colourful striped banners with floral and bird motifs. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange wrap, a red tilak on his forehead and a long ceremonial garland of gold-coloured beads, and walks forward with his hands folded. Behind him, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala follows, and to the right a young man in white with a sacred thread and a bald man in white stand nearby. A small black deity murti garlanded with flowers sits on an orange pedestal at left, with a stone sculpture beyond. a person is visible in the saffron wrap and gold garland with long hair, though the identification is uncertain; the people are otherwise identified only by role.A photograph of a temple-side ritual setting under a corrugated roof decorated with hanging green leaf and flower garlands. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead mala with gold ornaments, smiles while raising his palms together in greeting toward devotees. Several devotees in white shirts, dhotis and a white shawl stand before him with hands folded; the foreground holds a brass tray of silver-toned vessels and a bald priest in white and maroon-bordered cloth is seen from behind. Behind, an ornate stone shrine with gold-coloured arches and orange cloth draping sets the temple scene. Probable Swamiji cues: long dark hair, saffron clothing, bead mala and gold necklace, shown greeting devotees.Photograph inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls and a dark ceiling strung with paper decorations. In the foreground a bald man in white clothing with a maroon-edged shawl stands with his back to the camera, holding a brass tray of offerings. Facing him, a man in a white shirt with a chain necklace and a woman in white press their palms together in anjali. Behind them a man with long hair and a gold-coloured garland raises a hand in blessing, and a red-and-gold deity murti is visible in the background. The scene reads as darshan or puja.A photograph inside a covered temple hall with a corrugated metal roof strung with paper leaf decorations. In the background a red and gold deity murti is seated on a raised platform beneath an arch. In the foreground a long-haired figure in an orange and red robe with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace smiles at a group of devotees. Three devotees in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in anjali; one older man in a white shirt and an older woman in white are nearest the camera. A man on the right in a white shirt holds a tray of silver bowls. The setting suggests darshan and blessing at the temple.
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NITHYA-SATSANG

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands resting in his lap, in front of a large temple-style backdrop. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with multicoloured garlands in pink, white, orange and yellow, and a golden bull sculpture stands nearby. To the left, a gold peacock with a peacock-feather fan and a golden trident are visible beside a draped yellow and orange cloth. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: long swept-back hair, a long saffron robe and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with gold accents fit the qualifying cues. A small figure in white sits in the background near a red stand.A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, hands pressed together in namaskar at chest level, eyes closed. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-yellow border draped over one shoulder and bare-chested, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. A microphone stand sits beside him. Behind the throne are gold trident staffs, garlands of yellow, red, and green flowers, and a turquoise-and-gold cloth. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the satsang setting.A seated man in orange saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in namaste and a microphone stand beside him. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a red bindi on his forehead, with long dark hair. Behind him stand two gold-coloured deity murtis draped in multicoloured marigold and flower garlands, with a golden trident on either side of the throne. Fresh flowers lie at his feet on the dais. The swept-back long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate throne are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated as a speaker during a satsang.A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands pressed together in namaste. He wears an orange saffron wrap over his shoulders and orange garments, a rudraksha mala necklace, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him are two deity murtis draped in colourful garlands of yellow, orange, pink, white and purple flowers, including a figure with a crown and raised hand. Gold trident staffs stand on either side of the throne, and a microphone stand is at his side. Flower petals lie at his feet on the gold platform. a person seated in a satsang setting, the speaker of the page, with a gilded throne and temple murtis behind him.A seated man in an ornate gold throne with a curved golden backrest and trident finials sits before a microphone, holding a small white card in both hands and smiling. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a yellow border, long gold beaded necklaces, and a red bindi on his forehead, with long dark hair. Behind him hang garlands of yellow and red flowers and draped fabrics in turquoise and pink.A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, flanked by tall gold trident-topped staffs. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a yellow-gold edge and a long ceremonial gold necklace, and he holds a small white card in both hands while looking down to read it. A microphone stand is at his side. Behind him are garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and a gold-clad deity murti with a teal draped cloth.
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BHAKTI-SPURANA-PROGRAM

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Two women sit in cream upholstered armchairs on a stage before dark maroon drapes at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Bhakti Spurana Program. The woman on the left wears a white sari with a green blouse, a dark pendant necklace and holds a microphone. The woman on the right wears a white sari with a red-orange shawl and holds a microphone. Behind them a banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robes labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, and a gilded framed photo shows a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated before a tree. An orange-draped side table holds a flower vase with red and pink blooms.Wide photograph of a satsang hall with a large audience of women seated on orange and blue striped mats on the floor, many in white saris with coloured borders. On a raised stage at the back, a seated figure in white sits beside a man in orange robes standing near a microphone on a tripod. Behind them hang maroon drapes and white swags, and a banner reads Bhakti Spurana Program with a framed portrait. A projection screen and a blue notice board are visible at the side.A large hall filled with seated devotees in white and light clothing, many sitting on orange and blue woven mats on the floor and others on black chairs, facing a raised stage at the far end. On the stage, a figure in orange sits on a golden throne-like seat beside another person in white, with a large screen above showing a close-up image of a seated figure in orange. Tall decorative cylinders with orange tassels and colourful patterns hang from a white draped ceiling. A standing man in white stands near the stage, and a projector screen flanks the stage. Some attendees hold booklets.Photograph of a large satsang hall with a crowd seated on orange and purple mats on the floor and in chairs at right. Most attendees wear white shirts and white dhotis or kurtas. A man in a white shirt stands at right, facing the stage. On a raised stage at left, a speaker in a light robe stands at a microphone beside a decorated dais with flower garlands, while a portrait and a banner reading 'Bhakti Sphurana Dharshan' hang behind. Orange and multicolour fabric drapes hang from the ceiling and a projection screen is on the back wall.A seated audience of many devotees, mostly men in white clothing, faces a raised stage with maroon velvet curtains and orange-and-white drapery. A banner reading "Bhakti Spurana Program" hangs above two women seated in white armchairs on an orange-draped platform; one wears a white sari with green trim and the other a white sari with an orange shawl. A framed portrait stands beside them with a vase of flowers. Orange and multicolour hanging banners, projection screens, a fan and a standing camera on a tripod complete the hall. A man in white on the right stands near the stage.A small deity murti of Murugan, adorned with a crown and a green and gold garment, is seated on an ornate golden peacock throne. Multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, magenta, green and white drape over the murti and the peacock's back. The murti sits on a green cushion with a pink edge. The throne stands on a golden pedestal in a room with pink walls, a window and a blue curtain. Gold ceremonial staffs stand at the right edge, and a gold lion-like figure appears at the far left. No physical people are visible.
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DARSHAN

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A photograph of an ornate deity murti of Ganesha seated on a golden mouse vahana atop a gilded platform. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, silver and gemstone ornaments, and a red-and-purple garment, framed by a horseshoe arch of orange, white, red and green marigold garlands. A gilded ceremonial parasol with a fringed silver edge stands at left, and a black curtain with a green foliage backdrop lies behind. Red cloth covers the floor. No physical people are visible.Two golden deity murtis sit on a decorated palanquin-style platform under a large yellow fringed umbrella with a lotus-shaped top. Both figures are heavily adorned with thick garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers and layered jewellery. The central murti wears a tall golden crown and a silver-and-gold necklace, while the smaller figure to the right wears a silver crown and ornaments. A golden bull figure and ornate gold ritual implements appear at the lower left, and the background shows carved stone pillars. No people are visible in the frame, and no a person candidate is shown.A stage set with gold-framed thrones, garlanded golden vehicles and a central gilded throne draped with a flower garland. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the throne beneath a saffron umbrella. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti with a red-trimmed shawl raises a lit camphor flame toward the stage, and a woman in a yellow-green top sits at right with her back partly turned. Cardboard boxes and cables sit on the platform edge.A photograph of a stage set for a satsang with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a gold and yellow canopy. The seated figure wears an orange robe and sits with hands pressed together in greeting. Garlands of marigolds and orange-red flowers hang on the throne and on the golden vahanas flanking it, including a lion-like mount on the left and a golden horse-like mount on the right. Deity murtis adorned with flower garlands rest on the golden mounts. A painted temple backdrop with stone pillars and a lush green hillside fills the background, and an oil lamp with flame burns in the lower foreground. a person: the seated figure wears an orange robe, and a visible throne setting fits his role. The people count reflects only the seated figure and a partially visible person at the left edge.A photograph of a stage with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a gold-fringed canopy. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, with palms pressed together in a greeting gesture. Behind the throne stands a large garlanded deity murti flanked by smaller garlanded idols on gold palanquin-style stands with lion and peacock motifs. A temple gopuram backdrop and dark curtains frame the stage, and an audience member's head is visible at the lower left.A photograph of a stage set for a ritual: a seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an umbrella canopy above, hands joined in front of the chest. Flanking the throne are gilded vahana-style mounts and palanquin-like stands draped with marigold and red garlands, and a large deity murti is framed by floral garlands behind. In the foreground a brass oil lamp with a lit flame is held by a hand at the lower edge. Blue curtains and a painted backdrop of temple pillars complete the setting.
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SKANDA-SHASTHI-CLEBRATIONS

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A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate red upholstered throne with gold-carved frame and crest, set against an orange-red wall. He wears an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder with gold border, a long strand of rudraksha-style beads around his neck, and a small red bindi on his forehead. His feet are bare, resting on a leopard-print mat over an orange cloth. A red carpet lies in the foreground. Appearance-based candidate: a person seated on the throne in saffron clothing, long swept hair and rudraksha mala.A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate red upholstered throne with gold carved trim, leaning back against an orange wall. He wears an orange saffron-coloured shawl draped over one shoulder, a necklace of gold ceremonial beads, and a red bindi on his forehead. He looks off to the side with a calm expression. A cushion in orange sits at the lower right.A man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate red throne with a gold-framed arched back and gold armrest trim. He wears an orange saffron wrap over bare shoulders, a red bindi on his forehead, and a heavy gold beaded necklace. Behind him, a second man in a white dhoti and white shawl, wearing glasses, holds a small red bottle and stands beside a wooden box against an orange wall. Probable Swamiji (seated figure with long hair, saffron wrap, gold necklace and ornate throne) is shown in a sitting position in a calm, meditative posture. Photo appears to be taken outdoors at an ashram-style setting.A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate red throne with gold-trimmed backrest and carved floral upholstery. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and a long necklace of large gold beads, with a red forehead mark. He looks off to the side with his arm resting on the armrest against a dull orange wall. a person by visible cues: long hair, saffron clothing, gold bead necklace and throne seating, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-framed red velvet throne with an orange cushion on its arm, bare-footed on an orange cloth and leopard-print mat. He has long, swept-back dark hair and wears a flowing orange wrap with gold border and a gold bead necklace, looking off to his side. Behind him stands a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, arms folded and gazing upward, with a belt and small device at his waist. The wall behind is orange, with a framed black-and-white photo at upper left. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated figure, based on his orange clothing, gold bead necklace and long swept-back hair, with the throne as context.A photograph of a seated man on an ornate red throne with gold-trimmed back, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders, long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and multiple beaded gold-toned necklaces. He rests his chin on his hand while seated in the throne. Behind him, several men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloth stand or sit, and a woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl stands at right holding orange cloth. Draped orange cushions rest on the chair arms. The setting is a temple-style hall with dark wooden walls and an open doorway.
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MAHESHWARA-POOJA

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A temple priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, wearing an ornate silver-and-gold crown, bends forward to adorn a pair of deity murti with garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The murti are richly dressed in orange and gold silk, with a silver face and crown on the smaller figure. The offering stands on a red cloth draped over a stone platform, scattered with petals. Behind him, a seated figure in an orange robe with a shaved head sits near a golden kalasha on a stone ledge, and a brass oil lamp rests in the foreground. A white-clad person sits to the left beside a microphone on a stand. The setting is an open temple pavilion with orange and red pillars and a gold-railed gate behind.A photograph of a temple ritual in an open courtyard. A man in an orange saffron robe and a tall ornate decorated headdress stands bent over at a stone altar, adorning a metal deity murti with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and a gold-bordered red silk cloth. A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace sits at a microphone with a bell and an offering tray of orange flowers beside him. Two more men in white ritual clothes stand in the background near a doorway, and a lit oil lamp rests on the stone ledge at right.Outdoor courtyard ritual with a small fire pit of stacked red bricks at centre, flames rising from it. A priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged before the fire beside a microphone on a stand. To the right, an orange-robed seated figure wears a tall ornate cap and a rudraksha mala, near a deity murti draped in an orange cloth and heaped with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Brass lamps and a kalasha sit on the floor. Plates of fruit, sweets, rice and yellow flowers are arranged on red and orange mats. Behind, several white-clad men sit or stand, and a gilded red throne stands empty beside a framed painting of a figure in orange robes.A homa ritual in a temple courtyard with a small brick fire pit burning in the centre. A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace tends the fire at a microphone stand, while other white-clad priests sit behind him. To the right, a figure in saffron-orange robe, a tall ornate crown and a beaded mala sits on an orange cloth. A large deity murti stands on the right, garlanded with red and yellow flowers and draped in a red-orange cloth, with a brass lamp in front. Plates of fruit, grains, coconut and offerings sit on a red cloth at left, and a red-cushioned gilded throne with a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure stands at upper left. Two more people in white stand in the background doorway.A temple ritual photograph in an open courtyard. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a tall ornate crown and rudraksha-style beads sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, facing a fire pit of built brick with burning flames and offerings. Beside him a seated priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold-toned beads plays a small harmonium-style setup near a microphone. Another priest with a shaved head and white cloth sits at left, and a standing devotee in white is behind. On the right, two large deity murti stand adorned with thick garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers, with an orange cloth draped over a platform below and scattered flower petals. Brass lamps, a bell, fruit, a plate of flowers and steel vessels sit on the ground. Red and white striped walls and a tiled roof frame the courtyard.A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a stone structure framed by orange curtains, smoke or incense rising in the air. Three men in white dhotis sit on a red carpet scattered with petals and yellow turmeric or flower petals. One seated man on the left in white clothing and rudraksha beads looks to the side; another in a white dhoti and garland kneels at a tray, and a boy in an orange cloth sits between them. Offerings in brass bowls and flower garlands in red and yellow surround a deity murti inside the shrine, with lamps nearby. Orange-walled buildings and trees frame the scene. No one is identified as a person by visible cues.
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Title:

Devotion - Dance Your Way to Divinity: Nithyananda Morning Satsang (12 Nov 2010) Message

Narration:

The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam, His Divine Holiness, Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam, expounded on the Cosmic Principles of Devotion during the everyday live public talk - Nithyananda Satsang. In this talk entitled Devotion - Dance Your Way to Divinity: Nithyananda Morning Satsang (12 Nov 2010) Message, His Divine Holiness (HDH) continued His series on Sacred Sentiments. He opened Satsang by announcing the first day of Karthigai Deepam Brahmotsavam being commemorated in Arunachala and Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. His Divine Holiness then went on to tell delegates that if they are merely walking, they are not going towards Divinity, but towards the graveyard. He quoted Ramakrishna Who said, "When there are a lot of birds on a tree, if you clap your hands standing below the tree, all the birds fly away. Same way if you are clapping your hands and dancing, all the karmas in your heart will fly away." In talking about liberation, His Divine Holiness also cited kirtans - dancing and singing His name and listen to divine music whenever they can to create a lightness in their heart.

His Divine Holiness concluded satsang by announcing upcoming discourses on the great Siddha Tradition. Also reported on this day was the creation of Yantras in the powder of the Holy Ash by His Divine Holiness. In a video entitled, Science of Yantras - Paramahamsa Nithyananda speaks, He explained the significance and science of Yantras.

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Devotion - Dance Your Way to Divinity: Nithyananda Morning Satsang (12 Nov 2010) Message

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Title:

Science of Yantras - Paramahamsa Nithyananda speaks

Narration:

In this one-of-its-kind video, you can see Avatar and enlightened master Paramahamsa Nithyananda in action, creating the Yantra (tool) on vibhuti (holy ash) to invoke Lord Subramanya's (elder son of Lord Shiva) energy. He explains the significance of yantra. He invokes ashta siddhi (8 miraculous powers) and ashta karma (8 karmas) in the yantra. He explains other deities that are represented in the yantra.

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Science of Yantras - Paramahamsa Nithyananda speaks

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Re-opening-of-Tiruvannamalai-Ashram

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nithyananda-ashram

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DWAJAROHANAM

PANCHA-TAPAS

BIDADI-TEMPLE

PADA-POOJA

SARVA-DARSHAN

NITHYA-SATSANG

BHAKTI-SPURANA-PROGRAM

DARSHAN

SKANDA-SHASTHI-CLEBRATIONS

MAHESHWARA-POOJA