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A photograph inside a plain whitewashed hall where a seated devotee in white dhoti and orange shawl sits on a green mat before a banana leaf meal of rice, curries and sweets. Beside him, a figure in orange robes with rudraksha beads sits cross-legged on a green cushion, long dark hair swept back, holding a steel bowl of food and serving from it; a low wooden tray sits in front of him on a white cloth. Behind them stands a large portrait of a man with long hair and white robes on the wall, a microphone and audio equipment on a table, water bottles, and a standing fan. Several people in white garments stand at the left edge.

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November 20 20062006-11-20October 12 20062006-10-12October 12 20062006-10-12A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with a bamboo-slat roof. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on a white cloth on the floor and receives an offering from a kneeling young man in white with an orange-and-gold shawl. The kneeling man holds a leaf-plate of food near a brass bowl on a small wooden tray with a leaf and a small lamp. Behind them, several men and young men in white dhotis and kurtas stand, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border is visible. A large printed portrait on the wall shows a smiling figure in a white turban and white robe, labelled with partial text. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, and is in the role of the receiving teacher.2006-11-20October 12 20062006-10-12A photograph of a seated man in an orange and red saffron garment with a long, swept-back hairstyle, sitting on a carved wooden chair and extending his arm toward a kneeling young man in white dhoti and shirt. The kneeling man holds a small portion of food, and a metal plate in the seated man's lap holds more rice. Around them, standing people wear white dhotis and shawls, and a woman in a red and gold sari stands at left, while another woman in white stands at right beside steel pots and serving trays. A printed portrait on the wall reads Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda. Banana leaves with rice lie on the floor in front of the chair, and woven mats cover the floor. The scene suggests a prasad or food-offering moment in an ashram hall; a person with long swept-back hair in saffron clothing is present, so the Swamiji (probable) label applies to the seated figure.2006-10-21A photograph of a ceremony under an open thatched shelter. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl over white clothes and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornately carved wooden chair holding a steel plate of rice and food, smiling. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair and orange-and-red saffron clothing with a beaded mala. Before him, a man in white with an orange shawl lies prostrate on a mat in padapuja-style obeisance. Behind them, several people in white and white saris stand watching, and a man in white holds a covered tray overhead. A banana leaf with rice and sweets sits on a tray in front, with a steel tumbler nearby.2006-10-21October 22 20062006-10-22Photograph of a ritual offering at an ashram hall. A man in white dhoti and shirt kneels on the left, holding food with his hand, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Seated on the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes wears garlands of red and white flowers and gently touches a large steel plate of rice and fried snacks. A banana leaf with more food lies in front. Behind them, women in white saris with beads stand near steel vessels, and a framed photograph sits garlanded on a white-draped table. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robes and garlands match the presentation of the seated figure receiving the Maheshwara Puja offering.2006-10-12A photograph of a ritual food offering at an open-sided pavilion with a tiled floor and a large portrait of a smiling man in a white turban on the right wall. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl kneels at left, holding out a handful of food toward a seated person in orange robes with red and white flower garlands. The seated person's long hair falls past the shoulders, and a metal plate of rice stands on a banana leaf with more food, fruit and a steel cup in the foreground. Behind them, standing people in white clothes watch, several with hands clasped, and a cameraman in white with a shoulder camera films at left. Steel pots sit on a table in the background. Orange-robed sannyasi and devotee roles fit the scene; the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person claim through orange robes, garlands and long hair, though not conclusive.2006-10-12A covered ashram hall with a corrugated roof shows a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair, seated on a green cloth before a small table holding a bowl and offerings. Standing to the left are about a dozen young men and women in white dhotis, kurtas and sarees, several wearing neck malas, one woman in a white saree with yellow border. A cameraman in white holds a video camera. Behind them hangs a large black-and-white portrait of a smiling man in a white turban and white robes with long hair. A plate of fruit sits at the lower left.2006-11-20October 12 20062006-10-12