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A photograph of a ritual setting with a seated figure in rust-red robes and a matching red-orange turban, bare-shouldered with beaded necklaces, handing an orange to a man in a dark polo shirt who kneels before an open wooden box of fruit, sweets, and offerings. Behind them stands a golden deity murti of a seated goddess with multiple arms, flanked by three standing golden figures in ornate dress and garlands on a green-draped golden throne arch. Potted plants, leafy greenery and yellow flowers surround the altar, and women in orange and white saris with rudraksha malas walk past in the background. Photo of Paramahamsa Nithyananda's satsang-related ritual event.

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February 06 20152015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06A photograph of a ritual setting in an indoor hall. In the foreground, a seated figure in a rust-orange robe and matching orange-red head wrap holds an orange fruit beside a wooden tray of oranges, bananas, sweets, vermilion and a gold-toned object. Behind them, a golden deity murti of a seated goddess and a row of three gold-and-green figures stand before a green-draped gilded throne-style backdrop. Lush potted plants and leafy greenery surround the altar. Several people in orange, white and rust-coloured clothing move through the background near a tall curtain, and a woman in a brown shawl and white apron walks at right, with a rudraksha mala visible on a woman in the middle distance.2015-02-06A temple-style hall with a golden deity murti on the left and a gilded shrine behind green-draped seating, where several golden figures stand. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe sits on a low seat, holding an oil lamp in one hand while performing a puja. Swamiji (probable): he wears a saffron-orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Before him is a wooden tray with oranges, sweets and offerings. A man in a green shirt kneels with palms pressed together. Women in orange and white saris with red scarves stand behind, and leafy potted plants and rocks surround the scene.2015-02-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a low dais before a shrine of golden deity murti and garlanded images, with potted green plants and a green cloth backdrop. The seated figure holds a golden kalasha-like vessel and an orange fruit, with a wooden tray of offerings, orange fruits, sweets, rudraksha malas and a golden ornament in front. A woman in a red-orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands behind, a woman in white with a mala stands nearby, and a man in white kneels with folded hands in a devotional gesture while another man in white holds an orange fruit. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam offering. The seated robed figure has long hair and a rudraksha mala, a person candidate by appearance.2015-02-06A photograph in an indoor hall with a golden deity murti seated on the left and a golden throne-shaped backdrop behind a row of decorated deity figures with green and gold garlands. A seated robed figure in orange and saffron, wearing an orange head wrap and a rudraksha mala, sits on a low golden seat in front of potted plants and a tray of oranges, sweets and offerings. Standing beside them is a person in an orange sari with a gold border and a rudraksha mala, and behind them a woman in a red-and-white shawl and a man in a green shirt observe. A man in a white shirt kneels at the offering tray. The scene resembles a puja or ritual offering arrangement.2015-02-06A seated figure in an orange-red robe and matching orange-red turban sits on a tiger-skin-like mat beside a green-draped altar with golden deity murtis and garlands. He holds an orange fruit over an open wooden puja tray filled with fruit, sweets, rudraksha malas and a golden lamp. A man in a grey vest and blue shirt kneels at the tray, and several men in white stand or kneel nearby. Two women in white and red stand in the background near golden deity figures and potted plants. The figure in orange has a distinctive turban and rudraksha mala, a person cue, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone. A green-leaved plant arrangement frames the altar, with a gilded deity image at the upper left.2015-02-06A photograph of a ceremony in an ashram hall decorated with potted green plants and leaves. In the foreground a woman in a rust-red sari with a matching headwrap sits on a low cushion, reaching toward a potted plant, while a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala kneels nearby beside a wooden tray holding orange fruit, sweets and a golden object. Behind them stand a golden deity murti and a golden throne with green drapery, flanked by figures in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas. Several visitors in orange saris, red trousers and a shawl stand in the background. A gilded statue of a seated deity is at the left edge.2015-02-06A photograph of a ritual setting indoors. A bare-chested man with long hair and a red-orange turban sits cross-legged on a low cushion, reaching toward a wooden tray holding oranges, apples, sweets, rudraksha beads and golden items, while a younger man in a white shirt bends over the tray. Behind them stand several golden deity murtis draped with garlands, a green cloth backdrop and potted plants. A woman in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a standing woman in red-and-orange robes watch nearby, and other devotees stand in the background. The seated man wears distinctive long hair, a turban and rudraksha beads, which is consistent with the a person appearance; he is making an offering.2015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06