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A photograph of a temple-style ritual setup decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. On the left, a wooden lion sculpture and a silver trident stand before a dark throne-like seat, with two framed photographs leaning against the altar: one shows a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, and the other shows a pair of feet resting on a plate. Behind them hangs gold metallic fabric with blue and white trim, and a deity murti in gold and pink attire is visible at the right. A man in saffron robes with a shaved head stands barefoot on red carpet, holding a copper vessel in one hand and lifting a garland with the other. A colourful canopy with red, green and yellow fabric covers the scene.

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July 21 20052005-07-21A photograph of a gold-decorated ceremonial dais with a dark red cushioned seat, draped with garlands of orange, yellow, white and pink flowers beneath a decorated canopy. Two framed photographs sit on the seat: one shows a bare-chested man in saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala seated before a large tree, and the other shows bare feet resting on a silver tray adorned with flowers. A silver trident leans against the left side. On the right, a man in saffron robes with long hair stands and lifts a flower garland near a brass oil lamp, performing an aarti or puja. The setting is a plain block wall with gold draping.2005-07-21 +1 copiesJuly 21 20052005-07-21 +1 copiesJuly 21 20052005-07-21A photograph of a puja at an outdoor shrine under a red and multicolour fabric canopy with a fringed pattern. On the right, a standing man in orange robes with long matted hair holds a lamp with a flame, offering light before a gold-foil backdrop. On the left, a silver trident and a marigold and white flower garland hang on an ornate decorated structure with a lion-form carving. Two framed portraits sit on it: one shows a seated figure in orange with rudraksha beads beneath a tree, and the other shows a pair of bare feet on a silver plate surrounded by flowers. One physical person is visible.2005-07-21A photograph of a festooned shrine under a red and multicoloured fabric canopy. A man with long dark hair in an orange-saffron robe stands at right, holding an oil lamp with a flame toward a golden-draped backdrop. On the left, a framed black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in saffron stands beside a framed photograph of a pair of carved feet resting on a plate, both edged with garlands of white, orange and yellow flowers. A bronze lion figure and a silver trident stand at left, and a brass lamp rests at the base of the shrine. The setting suggests an aarti offering at a shrine.2005-07-21A figure in saffron-orange robes with long, loose dark hair stands at right, facing a gold-foil backdrop, holding a small brass lamp or dish toward a brass stand. A tall brass lamp stand wrapped with white, yellow and pink garlands stands at centre, and a staff is held upright beside him. At left, framed photographs show a robed figure with prayer beads in hands folded at chest, and bare feet resting on a silver plate garlanded with flowers, with a small light in front. Marigold and rose garlands decorate the stage edges. The wearer's distinctive hair and orange robes match the page's a person reference, but the appearance is only partly visible, so this is a probable identification.2005-07-21Outdoor ceremony under a red and orange patterned canopy with a gold-foil backdrop and gold-covered seat. A figure in an orange robe bows low before a deity murti with garlands, while two men in white kurtas stand at right, one holding a ritual vessel. Framed photographs and flower garlands decorate the left side, and a small brass lamp sits at the lower edge.2005-07-21July 21 20052005-07-21Photograph of a ceremonial dais under a red and patterned canopy with colourful pennants. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and draped orange cloth, stands at right with palms joined in namaskar while petals fall around him; a long staff rises beside him. Behind him is a gold-foil backdrop edged with blue and silver trim. At left, a silver trident leans against a garland-draped framed photograph of a seated figure beneath a tree, and a second framed photograph shows a pair of bare feet on a plate of flowers and vermilion, decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A brass lamp stand and a small oil lamp stand on the dais. A man in white stands partly visible at the right edge.2005-07-21A photograph of an outdoor satsang stage decorated in gold and red. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate wooden throne with lion-carved armrests, backed by a crimson cushion and a floral garland arch. A microphone stands before him, and a brass oil lamp and silver vessel sit on the red carpet, with scattered flower petals. Two framed pictures rest on an easel-like stand at left, one showing a kalasha-style offering and one labelled with a printed name. Gold draping and a striped canopy frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and garlanded throne fit the page's claim, though the face is not assessed.2005-07-21A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a golden arched shrine decorated with orange and white garlands. Swamiji (probable) is shown with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala. Behind the figure sits a dark throne-like seat with a small lion-form carving, and a silver puja vessel, fruits, flowers and brass lamps are arranged on a red floor cloth in front. A framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda, showing a seated saffron-clad figure beneath a tree, stands at left. Hanging orange and red fabric decorations with tassels hang overhead.2005-07-21