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A photograph of devotees gathered in a small shrine room with bells hanging from the ceiling and a red flag at left. A young woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari holds a large framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a white flower garland, the portrait labelled "NANDA" at its lower edge. Beside her, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others in white and yellow clothing fold their hands in prayer. A brass plate with offerings lies on a metal cabinet at left, and a gold-coloured tray holds a shawl at right.

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A photograph inside a temple corridor of devotees gathered around a priest in orange robes who holds a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward a woman. The woman, in a cream and gold sari, presses her palms together and holds a tray. Behind her, a man in orange clothing with a red tilak stands with hands folded. On the left, a printed portrait is held up by a woman, showing a smiling man in orange robes with a long white beaded necklace, seated under a large banyan-like tree with his hand raised. The portrait is labelled "...ANANDA" at its lower edge. Several other onlookers, some in white, watch from the background, and a stone pillar with a small yellow notice stands at right.2010-07-24A group of devotees gathers around a small ritual table in a temple-like interior with a brass bell and a pillar. In the centre, a woman holds a framed printed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes and a white flower garland, standing in front of a banyan tree's aerial roots. Another woman in a cream-and-gold saree and rudraksha mala holds a wooden tray with brass sandals. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds his hands in anjali. Others in white and yellow clothing stand behind, some with vibhuti marks. A brass plate holds currency notes, and small bowls of kumkum and turmeric sit on the table.2010-07-24Devotees gather inside a temple shrine area with bells hanging overhead and painted colourful arches. A woman in a cream sari with gold border stands at centre holding a large framed printed portrait of a young man with long hair, saffron robe and white beaded garland, set against a banyan-like backdrop. Beside her a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari holds her hands together. A man in an orange robe stands with palms pressed in prayer, and a young man in white with a red-orange cloth looks on at right. On the metal altar counter a brass plate holds a lit oil lamp, betel leaves and a spoon, with a red bowl nearby. Several women in white saris stand at left.2010-07-24A procession of devotees in white clothes, several wearing rudraksha malas, carries a framed printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on the left; the portrait shows a smiling figure with long dark hair, orange robes, a white beaded necklace, seated with one hand raised in a blessing gesture before a banyan-like tree trunk. Beside it, a woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari holds a brass tray with a gold-and-maroon cloth and small oil lamps. Other devotees in white and orange flags are visible in the background. The framed portrait is a depiction and is not a physical person present in the scene.2010-07-24A photo inside a long, plain hall with a corrugated roof and cream walls. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair stands with palms joined, facing a framed portrait decorated with white and red flower garlands on an orange-and-green cloth draped over a low table. A tall brass oil lamp with lit flames stands before the portrait, with a brass vessel and flower offerings on a tray nearby. Beside him, a woman in a white dress with a yellow shawl and a man in white with a yellow garment also stand with hands folded. Several devotees in white sarees and white clothes stand in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and an older woman in a white sari with glasses joins her palms at the right edge.2010-02-12A photograph inside a plain room with a corrugated and thatched roof and whitewashed walls, with a dark red carpet on the floor. At the centre, a framed portrait garlanded with yellow and orange flowers sits on a purple-draped platform beside two brass oil lamps. Around it, devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, men in white dhotis and shirts and women in white saris with orange borders. In the lower right foreground, a figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits holding a silver tray of flowers and offerings, appearing to perform a puja. The scene suggests a devotional darshan or puja before the framed portrait.2007-01-12A photograph of an indoor ritual in a plain hall with a corrugated roof and yellow walls. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a red-bordered cloth holds a brass lamp and bell-like vessels, with a flame rising from a brass vessel. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a red border stands with hands folded in prayer, and a young woman in a white top, yellow shawl and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together. To the left, partly visible men and women look on. On the right, a framed portrait on a draped table is garlanded with white flowers and red roses, and shows a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes and beads, seated in meditation. Marigold flowers and a brass lamp rest in front of the table, with a gold-and-green cloth beneath.2010-02-12Outdoors under a dark red and blue draped canopy with flags and banana leaves behind, a man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban, wearing a white flower garland, raises a lit camphor flame on a metal plate toward a framed portrait. Bare-chested figure? No: a robed figure with orange turban holds a silver tray of flower petals in one hand while lifting a lamp or plate with the other. Around him, a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Bunting with white and blue triangular flags is strung overhead. Several onlookers are visible, plausibly in the range of 21-100 people.2007-01-12A procession of devotees in white ritual clothing moves through a temple corridor with orange flags and garlanded green decorations. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with gold borders holds a large printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling figure in orange robes, seated in meditation with a beaded necklace and hand raised in blessing. Beside her, a woman in a cream sari with gold-striped border carries a brass tray with lamps and a red flower decoration. Other women and men in white garments, some wearing rudraksha malas, follow behind, and a man on the right holds an orange flag. Stone pillars and banana leaves frame the scene.2010-07-24A 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.2010-02-12Photograph inside a white temple shrine room with a polished red-brown floor. Several boys and men stand with palms pressed together in namaste in front of a framed photograph of a smiling figure in a white turban and dark robe, garlanded with a colourful flower chain, placed on a white draped table. A boy in an orange shirt and blue shorts bows his head on the right, while a boy in a cream checked shirt stands at far left. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands barefoot near the table, and a man in a white shirt stands at the right edge. Ornate white carved pillars, a golden-yellow garlanded doorway, and a colourful deity murti in red and gold appear in the background.Devotees with palms pressed together pray before a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a white flower garland, seated beneath a banyan tree. A brass oil lamp and a tray of rose petals sit on a gold-draped table. A man in an orange robe at left and a white-shirted man with a rudraksha mala and beige trousers stand nearby, with a woman in a white sari and other men in white shirts and dhotis. Behind them is a red brick wall and a banner reading Nithya Annadhanam.2011-04-17