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A nighttime photograph of an outdoor devotional gathering. In the foreground a priest in orange robes with a bare upper body and a bangle on his wrist holds a lit brass aarti lamp toward two deity murtis placed on a gold-ornamented pedestal, both adorned with white and yellow garlands and silver jewellery. Behind them a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange cloth and a red-and-gold garland, sits on a decorated throne with hands folded in greeting; he is shown as a candidate for a person presence, identified by long swept-back hair and an orange wrap with ornate ceremonial adornment. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand behind a white barrier, several with hands raised in prayer. A large orange banner behind the stage shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside the printed phrase "Dhyana Satsangam". Approximately ten to fifteen people are visible.

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January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Evening outdoor devotional event under an orange canopy with a large banner behind the stage showing a smiling man in an orange turban and a Tamil heading. A priest in orange robes on the left holds a lit oil lamp aarti flame toward two decorated deity murtis on a gold-edged platform, both draped in white and yellow garlands. Seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the right, a figure in orange clothing with long dark hair presses palms together in namaskar, and a rudraksha-style necklace is visible; the figure is partly obscured and identity is uncertain. Several devotees in white shirts and orange garments stand with hands folded to the left and centre. A white draped barrier runs along the front.2012-01-08Night photo of an outdoor tent ceremony under a pale pink and orange canopy. A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, holds a lit multi-branched oil lamp toward two deity murtis on a gold-framed platform, each draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds. A seated woman in red and gold with hands folded in namaskar sits on a gold throne behind them, and devotees in white and dark clothes stand along the table with folded hands. A backdrop banner shows a portrait of a man in a turban beside Tamil text. A red curtain hangs at right. This is an aarti with an oil lamp before deity murtis.2012-01-08Night outdoor scene at a temple-style stage. Two silver-adorned deity murti stand on a gold-trimmed platform, one draped in orange, the other in maroon, both garlanded with yellow and marigold flowers. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange and yellow robes holds a small plate and performs puja beside brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white shirts and saris stands at a white barrier. A large banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with Tamil text reading "Dhyana Satsangam". A figure in orange with a garland sits at the top of the backdrop. A lit oil lamp and a screen are visible at the right.2012-01-08Night photo of an outdoor puja at an ashram stage. A shaved-headed priest in orange and gold-bordered robes stands at right, holding a silver ceremonial implement over a golden-framed platform. Two decorated deity murtis with silver ornaments, orange and maroon cloth and yellow-and-white garlands stand on the platform, with kalasha vessels and flower offerings in front. Behind them, a crowd of men in pale shirts stands watching. A banner with a portrait behind the platform is printed with the Tamil heading for Dhyana Satsang, and a paper oil lamp is visible at right. The priest appears to be a priest rather than a candidate for a person.2012-01-08Outdoor evening satsang at night under an orange and white canopy. A man in orange robes on the left holds a flame toward a brass deity murti of a standing four-armed figure with a crown, beside a dark statue of a cobra. Behind them a seated figure in orange clothing with a crown and flower garlands sits on a gold throne with hands folded in greeting, flanked by marigold garlands. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait with Tamil text, and a lit illuminated tower stands at right. The scene resembles an aarti offering during a meditation satsang.2012-01-08A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a bindi, beside Tamil text reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda vazhungum Dhyana Satsangam. Two metal deity murtis stand on a gilded golden peetha, adorned with silver necklaces, multicolour garlands and orange cloth; one holds a trident-like staff. Before them a priest in white dhoti and shawl raises a lit camphor aarti plate while another priest rings a handbell. Devotees stand nearby, including a woman in a pink top and a woman in a green saree, with a bag reading AHA. In the foreground a shaven-headed person in white folds hands in namaskar. Kalasha-like offering bowls with flowers sit at the base.2012-04-06A night-time outdoor satsang set under an orange and white canopy. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes and a bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp toward two gilded metal murtis of a standing deity, one with a trident and one smaller figure, on a gold-trimmed base decorated with flower garlands. Behind them, a large backdrop shows a smiling portrait, and a seated figure in saffron robes with hands folded sits on a golden throne draped in marigold and rose garlands. A banner with Tamil text runs across the top. Partially visible devotees in white sit at the lower left.2012-01-08Night ritual photograph at an outdoor temple-style setting. Two standing deity murtis, one draped in orange cloth and the other in maroon, are adorned with white and yellow garlands, jewelled necklaces and crowns, and stand on a gilded golden pedestal beside a fire pit with a flame and flower-decorated offerings. A priest in an orange-and-yellow dhoti stands at right, holding a silver ritual implement toward the murtis and a brass plate. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white shirts and dhotis stands behind a white barrier, with a large banner above reading a Tamil phrase and a portrait of a smiling man in a turban. Brass pots, bowls and offerings sit on the ground in the foreground. A camera and lighting equipment are visible at left.2012-01-08Evening outdoor satsang under a white canopy with yellow garland trim. A bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind, raises a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne. The seated figure wears saffron robes and a rudraksha-style mala with ceremonial gold necklaces, with long hair swept back. Two garlanded metal deity murtis with yellow and green flower garlands stand on a brass tray in front. Devotees with folded hands stand behind a rope barrier in white dhotis and shirts. A backdrop shows a portrait and Tamil text reading a satsang programme. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, with long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, flanked by ceremonial gold necklaces.2011-12-08January 08 20122012-01-08