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A 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.

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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 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 darshan-style ceremony in a hall with a pink banner reading "bliss" and the logo "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam". On a gilded throne with a red cushion sits a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes, garlanded with yellow, purple and white flowers. A saffron-robed man in the left foreground, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands at the throne offering a cloth or garland. A second saffron-robed man stands behind with hands joined in prayer. Brass oil lamps and a flower-filled offering tray sit on a red carpet. Women in white and cream saris stand with folded hands, and a woman in white kneels in front of the throne, while a devotee lies prostrate at the bottom edge.2010-02-22A 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.2010-02-22A 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.2010-02-22Indoor 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.2010-02-22December 28 20082008-12-28Annadhan in 20092009-01-01 +1 copiesA devotional ceremony in a hall with a large banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam behind the stage. On a gold-framed throne draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flowers sits a framed photograph of a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated among leaves, raising one hand. Several people in white dhotis and orange shawls stand and kneel around the throne. A woman in a blue salwar kameez kneels at the base of the throne, and a woman in a white and orange sari with an orange shawl stands nearby with hands together. Devotees in the foreground sit facing the stage. The framed image is a printed portrait, not a physical person.2010-02-22A photograph on a stage in front of a golden throne draped with white jasmine garlands and yellow and purple flower strings. A figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a peach-coloured embroidered kurta over an orange cloth, standing on a small gold footstool with a red cushion, reaching out to receive a red folded cloth from a bowing man in white shirt and white dhoti with a red-and-white beaded necklace. Behind them an orange-robed attendant stands near a backdrop with a green-lit crescent and bird emblem. A small flower arrangement and a carved wooden pedestal sit at the right edge. The dark-haired figure matches the a person appearance cues of long swept-back hair and ornate clothing, while the bowing man in white is a devotee. Two other people stand at the left edge in orange robes, one with a beard.2008-12-28A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe and sash, wearing a white flower garland, stands at a gold ornate throne decorated with white, pink and orange flower garlands. He extends a small gift packet toward a kneeling man in a white dhoti and orange short-sleeved shirt with a name badge, who bends forward with his hands near the stage floor. Behind them, a second man in orange with a rudraksha mala watches. At right, a woman in a green sari with gold jewellery holds a gift bag. The background is a dark blue curtain.2009-12-23A photograph of a stage ceremony beside an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with white and pink flower garlands and a gold-and-cream cushion. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange sari with gold border and white garland stands at left, holding a small blue-and-white gift box toward a man in an orange robe with a gold beaded necklace. A young man in a dark green kurta and white dhoti stands beside them, and a woman in a green sari with gold border stands at far right. In the foreground a man in white shirt and white dhoti bends low with hands folded in reverence before the throne. Floral arrangements in orange, red and yellow decorate the backdrop, with a navy curtain behind.2009-12-23