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Outdoor ritual homa at an event tent. Three people in white clothes sit on the ground in front of a tiered arrangement of brass-and-woven kalasha pots with green leaves and coconuts, set on white stacked blocks with marigold flowers. The man in the centre wears a yellow scarf and holds a ladle over a small flame; a second man at left wears a yellow scarf too, and a woman at right with hair in a bun faces away. Behind the altar, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a man in orange robes and white beads with a raised hand, decorated with a red and yellow garland. Fruit offerings in brass plates, bananas and pineapple sit in the foreground, and a small deity murti stands at right.

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Outdoor ritual scene with priests in white dhotis and a woman in white seated on the ground before a tiered arrangement of brass kalashas decorated with green leaves and coconuts, with white brick platforms holding flower offerings. A framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style necklace, raised hand, and long dark hair, set in gold frame with red and yellow flower garland, sits on an orange-draped vehicle behind the altar. Trays hold bananas, apples, yellow marigold garlands, brass bowls, and a small lamp. A cream and red draped tent stands to the left.2010-07-24Outdoor ritual on bare ground before a yellow and orange vehicle with a loudspeaker on top, flanked by cream and red draped canopies. A framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace, hand raised in blessing, is garlanded with red and yellow flowers on the vehicle. In front, a tiered pyramid of brass kalashas with mango leaves and coconuts stands on white bricks, with bananas, apples, plates of flowers and pooja items laid out. A man in white sits at left gesturing toward the offerings, while two people in white sit with their backs to the camera on low seats, facing the arrangement, in what appears to be a puja.2010-07-24Outdoor ritual on bare ground under a white tent with red and cream draping. Several people in white clothes sit on mats and low platforms, facing a tiered stack of brass kalashas decorated with green leaves and flowers, with fruit, bananas, a plate of incense sticks and brass lamps arranged before them. Behind the offerings, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man wearing a rudraksha mala and a garland of orange and red flowers stands on an orange-draped yellow vehicle. A small deity murti sits beside the portrait. A man in white with a yellow scarf sits at the center, performing the puja.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony under a white and red draped canopy. A standing priest in white dhoti with a yellow shawl holds a small ritual vessel and performs offerings at a square fire pit built from white bricks, with a lit flame visible. Several seated priests in white clothes sit around the pit, one wearing a yellow shawl, with offerings of fruit, flowers, coconut, and yellow flowers on brass plates. Behind them, a tiered arrangement of small clay pots topped with green leaves stands on a white platform. A framed portrait with a flower garland shows a figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala. Background shows other people in white and a woman in a pink sari.2010-07-24A homa ceremony at an outdoor open-air pavilion. A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands at left holding a ceremonial oil lamp with flame. In front of him a brick fire pit burns with flames, surrounded by flower petals and offerings. Behind the fire pit, a large pyramid of clay pots decorated with green mango leaves and coconuts is arranged in tiers. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a beaded necklace, garlanded with marigolds, stands on a draped table at right beside a deity murti. Red, white and cream draped cloth forms the backdrop. Visible people are the priest and a seated person at lower left, partially visible.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony under a red, white and gold draped canopy with a green banana-leaf and string decoration overhead. Several men in white clothes sit cross-legged on the ground around small brick fire pits, with flames burning in a metal bowl and offerings of fruit, flowers and food on brass plates. A standing man in white with a yellow shawl holds a small vessel. Behind them a large framed portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi with a garland stands atop a tiered pyramid of coconuts and kalasha-style pots. A yellow-and-orange vehicle and a white upholstered chair sit nearby, and a few onlookers stand in the background. Ceremonial homa with offerings in progress.2010-07-24A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged at the left, palms pressed together in namaskar, beside a homa fire pit built of white bricks. Behind the fire, tiers of brass-netted coconuts topped with green leaves form a tall pyramid on a white-draped table. Brass bowls of flowers, fruit, coconuts and offerings sit in front of the brick altar, with marigold and red petals scattered across it and a small brass kalasha-style vessel near the flame. A banner with printed text hangs above and a plastic chair stands at the right. Overlay text reads 'Nithyananda Paramashivam' with copyright notice.2010-07-24Evening homa at an outdoor pavilion with a red, cream and gold draped tent backdrop. In the centre, a man in white robes with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged before a square fire pit of white bricks, his hands extended over the flames while he performs the offering. Beside him sits another white-clad figure with a shawled attendant on the left. Behind them a tiered pyramid of coconuts wrapped in gold mesh and green leaves stands on a white base, and brass vessels, a plate of yellow flowers, bowls of offerings and a kalasha-like pot sit on the floor. Behind the pavilion, a banner labelled kurumurthi and a deity image garlanded with orange and red flowers rests on a shelf, with an orange-robed figure in a portrait above. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance here.2010-07-24Outdoor homa at an open-air ceremony under a white and red draped canopy. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands at left holding a flaming lamp or aarti in both hands. In front, a fire burns in a rectangular pit built of white bricks, with yellow flowers around it. Behind on the right, a tiered pyramid of kalasha pots wrapped in woven baskets and topped with mango leaves and coconuts stands on a white-draped platform. A framed portrait with a marigold garland on an orange backdrop shows a figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace and raised hand; the portrait is a printed image, not a physical person. Seated musicians in white and a seated man in white appear at left, and a man's hand reaches into the foreground beside offering plates of fruit and flowers.2010-07-24An outdoor homa ceremony under a white tent with red and cream draped valances. A standing priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl raises a lit lamp toward a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, set on a yellow-orange vehicle. Flower garlands frame the portrait, and a tiered pyramid of brass kalasha pots stands in front. Several seated devotees in white clothes sit on white brick platforms facing the fire, with fruit, flowers and offering plates nearby. A printed portrait behind the kalashas shows a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, which may be Swamiji (probable); the portrait is a depiction, not a person in the scene.2010-07-24A homa fire burns in a white-brick fire pit at the front centre of a night-time ritual setting. A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl kneels at the left, palms pressed together in prayer. Behind the fire, a tiered pyramid of brass pots wrapped in mesh, each topped with mango leaves and a coconut, rises on a white-draped table. Brass bowls of fruit, flowers, marigold petals and offerings sit on a white cloth in the foreground, with a brass ladle resting near the fire and a small carved wooden stand on the left. The person is not identifiable from appearance and the shaved or cropped head does not match any a person cue, so this is a devotee rather than a candidate.2010-07-24Outdoor homa ceremony on bare ground with a white brick fire pit in the foreground and a tiered pyramid of brass kalasha pots decorated with mango leaves on the right. A standing priest in white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow shawl holds a lit camphor lamp aloft beside a draped red, gold and white stage backdrop. Several seated participants in white clothing sit on mats and raised platforms, one with palms pressed together, others tending the fire and offerings of fruit, flowers and plates. A framed portrait with a garland of orange and red flowers is displayed on an orange and yellow vehicle-like structure, showing a saffron-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha beads. Some elderly devotees in white stand or sit in the background.2010-07-24