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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam beside a framed portrait garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. In the foreground, a man in orange robes with an orange shawl leans over a golden stand, holding an oil lamp near a golden plate of offerings. Beside him, a man in an orange polo shirt holds a small plate and a lamp. A child in a teal outfit bends forward to touch a flower-decorated tray. In the background, a man in orange robes and orange shawl stands near a table of fruit and offerings, and women in white saris with orange shawls and a woman in a green saree and red bindi stand by. The scene suggests a puja or aarti with lamps and flower offerings.

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A photograph of an indoor ceremony beside a golden altar table draped with marigold and orange garlands. A man in an orange robe with a shawl leans forward on the left, offering or receiving a small item with his hands above a brass oil lamp, while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti on the right bends forward with hands joined. Behind them, a younger person in orange garments stands near a plate of flowers and banana leaves. A framed portrait with a garland sits on the altar, and a banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam beside a pink and white backdrop. Red and patterned rugs cover the floor, with dark red curtains behind.2010-02-22A photograph of a ceremonial exchange in an indoor hall. A man in saffron-orange robes with a maroon-bordered shawl bends forward over a gold-trimmed altar, offering something with his hands to an older man in a cream kurta and white dhoti who bows with palms together. On the altar sit a framed portrait of a woman garlanded with yellow, pink and purple flowers, a brass oil lamp, and a silver tray of flowers on a red cushion. Behind them, a standing figure in orange holds his hands together, and a woman in an orange sari and a woman in white stand nearby. A large banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam on a pink-and-white backdrop, and a white tote bag with a blue logo lies on a red patterned rug.2010-02-22A photograph of a devotee in an orange robe with a maroon border bowing with joined hands before a framed portrait of a young man seated in meditation, wearing orange clothing, a long beaded necklace and a white-and-red flower garland. The portrait rests on a draped golden-red cloth with a green border, and a brass oil lamp with several lit wicks stands in front. A woman in a white sari with a red pattern and a man in white with a yellow shawl and a small bag stand nearby, one woman with hands folded in prayer. Pink flower petals sit on a tray. The setting is a plain hall with yellowish walls and a corrugated roof. The portrait is a printed depiction, and the individual in the orange robe is not clearly identified.2010-02-12A photograph inside a plain room with cream walls and a fluorescent tube light. In the foreground a person with long dark hair in an orange robe bows with palms pressed together before a brass oil lamp (deepam) with a lit flame and a tray of flowers. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a yellow-cloth-wrapped tray nearby. Behind, a woman in a white sari with red border stands with folded hands, and another woman in a white and red-patterned sari stands at left. On the right, a framed photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and rudraksha mala is garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers and set on an orange and green silk-draped stand. The framed figure is a portrait, not a physical person; any identification of the orange-robed figure in the foreground is an appearance-based candidate only.2010-02-12A photograph of a devotional ceremony in an indoor hall with white walls and a white floor. In the foreground, a man in orange robes stands at a gilded golden throne (peetha) draped with a red cushion and garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A framed portrait with a garland sits at the upper left, showing a smiling figure with long hair and a beaded necklace; this is a printed portrait, not a living person. Beside the throne stands a brass oil lamp and a brass plate with flower petals and offerings. In the centre, a man in cream kurta and white dhoti kneels with hands joined on a red patterned rug, facing the throne. Behind him, a line of devotees stands with palms pressed together: women in white salwar kameez with blue badges, and women in cream and orange-red saris. A man in orange robes with an orange shawl holds a small offering near the throne. The setting resembles a darshan session.2010-02-22A ceremonial scene before an ornate gold-framed throne draped with red cushions and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. On the throne sits a framed photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and a bead necklace, raising one hand. A man in orange robes stands at left adjusting the frame, while a woman in a white sari kneels before a red tray of flowers and offerings. Brass oil lamps burn on the floor. Behind, a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at left, and an orange-clad man with an orange shawl stands center, with several women in white and pastel saris and a man in white to the right. A banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam and 'The bliss' in the background.2010-02-22A photograph of a man in a white shirt and white dhoti lighting a brass oil lamp with a flame, standing before a framed portrait garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands. Beside him stands a bearded man with long curly hair in an orange robe with hands folded in prayer. The portrait shows a smiling man with long hair, orange robes and a red tilak, seated in meditation on a cushion, labelled as an image of the Paramahamsa. A gold-embroidered maroon and orange cloth drapes the altar table. Two other people are partly visible at the left edge, and a video camera is raised in the upper left.2010-02-12Indoor devotional gathering in a bright hall with a red-and-blue curtain. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes stands at a gilded throne (peetha) draped with a red cushion and garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers. On the throne is a framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron robes with a mala, labelled as a portrait. A woman in white and yellow stands beside him, and a woman in white kneels and bows, touching her forehead to a red-and-gold carpet. Brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) stand before the throne, and a flower-filled tray sits on the floor. Behind them another saffron-robed man holds an object near a offering table, while a row of women in white, cream and pink saris and salwar kameez stand with folded hands, some wearing ID lanyards.2010-02-22A photograph of a devotional setting. On the left, a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and stands with palms pressed together in prayer. In the centre, a framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits in meditation pose against a tree-trunk backdrop; the frame is decorated with a white jasmine garland and red flowers. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a dark beaded necklace, holding a small lamp, stands at right, while other women in red and blue clothing stand behind her. In front of the portrait is a brass oil lamp with several lit wicks and a brass bird-shaped ornament, set on a gold and maroon cloth. Other women are visible in the background.2010-02-12A photograph of a devotional darshan room. A man in orange robes with a shawl stands at left, leaning forward to offer a hand to a woman in white who kneels before a golden stand holding brass oil lamps lit with flames and flower offerings. Behind them a younger man in an orange shawl holds small papers near a table of fruit and flowers. In the upper left, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a long-haired figure with a garland of flowers. On the right a young man in a white shirt with an event badge holds out his hands, and several people in white clothes stand by a window and wall. A deity murti is not visible.2010-02-22January 22 20102010-01-22A photograph of a devotional worship scene in a plain hall with pale yellow walls and a corrugated roof. On the right, a framed portrait labelled with a printed name stands on a draped orange and green silk cloth, garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands. The portrait shows a seated figure in saffron robes with a orange bead necklace. In front, a brass oil lamp with a burning flame rests on the floor. A man in saffron robes with long dark hair bows with palms joined before the portrait. Beside him, a man in white clothes with a yellow shawl holds a tray of red and pink flowers. Two women in white saris with patterned borders stand behind them, hands folded in prayer, and a child stands at the back.2010-02-12