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A photograph of a shaven-headed monk in orange robes seated on the left, holding flower petals in his hands, before a golden throne-like seat draped with red cushions and garlanded with yellow and white marigold and maroon flower strands. On the throne rests a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a long-haired figure in orange robes and rudraksha mala seated before a tree, raising one hand in blessing. Silver trays of red rose petals and small silver vessels sit on the golden platform. Four women sit around the trays: one in a white sari with grey hair pinned back, another in white with an orange border, and two others in cream and yellow saris with folded hands. A stone carved pillar and ornate red-railed structure stand behind. The offering appears to be a padapuja-style worship before the portrait.

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A morning puja scene at a temple pavilion. A large ornate gold throne with red cushions stands at left, decorated with yellow, orange and maroon flower garlands and a red rose; a framed portrait on the throne shows a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala seated in meditation, labelled with a printed caption. In front of the throne, a gold-embossed offering table holds several silver plates with rice-like offerings, small silver vessels and red rose petals. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits at left with hands joined, and a man in white with a grey head is seen from behind in the foreground. Two women sit at right beside the table, one in white with an orange shawl and glasses, the other in a yellow-bordered sari, both handling the offerings. Carved stone pillars and a red-and-white painted column frame the scene, with trees and a metal gate behind.2010-09-28A photograph of a puja at a shrine under an open pavilion. A large ornate golden throne with red cushions is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, and a framed photograph on it shows a figure in orange robes seated on a rock with a rudraksha mala, raising one hand. The printed photograph is a depiction, not a person present. In front, a bald priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a small silver cup. Three women sit on the floor in white saris: one has grey hair in a bun, another wears an orange-bordered sari, and a younger woman with a long braid wears a yellow-green sari and holds small silver cups near silver plates containing red flowers. A white marble figure and a deity relief sit at the right edge, and steel pots stand at the lower right.2010-09-28A photograph of a morning puja in a temple courtyard. A golden throne-style seat with red cushions and a garland of marigolds and striped flowers holds a framed portrait of a man in orange robes with a long garland, seated and raising one hand, labelled as a portrait. In front, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and beads sits with hands joined. Seated women in white and orange or yellow shawls face the throne, and silver trays holding small vessels and red flower petals are arranged on a gold platform. A man in white dhoti with a grey head sits at the front. Stone pillars with carvings and an orange wall frame the scene.2010-09-28A photograph of a puja before a gilded golden throne with red cushions, draped in marigold and red-and-white garlands. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated and raising one hand in a blessing gesture before a tree. Four people are seated on the floor facing the throne from behind: a woman with a long dark braid in a white sari with yellow border, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth, an older man in white dhoti with a shawl, and a woman in yellow and white at the right edge. A woman in white with orange wrap and glasses sits at the far right beside silver plates of red flowers and offerings. Stone pillars and a red railing stand in the background.2010-09-28A photograph of a morning puja at a temple shrine. A large ornate gold throne with red cushions stands at left, draped with marigold and white-and-maroon garlands, and holds a framed portrait of a young man with long dark hair in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated in a meditative pose. Before the throne, a group of women and a bald man sit on the floor around a gold tray with silver plates and bowls, red flower offerings and lit incense. A woman in a white blouse and orange shawl at centre holds a lamp and incense, while another woman in white and a woman in yellow hold brass and silver vessels. Orange and red-striped temple walls and a stone pillar form the background.2010-09-28October 01 20102010-10-01A ritual puja in a temple courtyard with red-and-white striped walls. 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Around a gold tray with brass bowls and red flowers, several women in white saris with orange or yellow shawls sit, one woman in glasses and an orange shawl gesturing while speaking. Partially visible at lower left are a shaved-headed person in orange and a woman in yellow. A carved stone panel and a wooden stool stand in the background.2010-09-28A photograph of a padauka puja in a temple-like hall, with a golden ornate throne draped with a red cushioned seat and garlanded with yellow and white flowers. A framed portrait on the throne shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, one hand raised. Around the throne, several women in white clothing with gold borders sit on the floor before a golden tray holding silver plates with offerings, flowers and fruit. 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