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Indoor ritual scene in a yellow-walled hall with a small multi-coloured shrine tower behind. A central seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes wears a red, yellow and white garland and sits on a silver-framed throne with a leopard-print cushion, a brass object in hand. To the left a shaved-headed man in white and saffron-orange clothing holds a brass implement, and a man in white raises an arm. Beside the throne, several women in maroon and brown saris sit on the floor with brass plates and lamps, and monks in saffron stand near the shrine doorway. Several other devotees in white and maroon are visible in the background. A small oil lamp and offering trays sit nearby.

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June 19 20142014-06-19Indoor temple-hall scene with a crowd of devotees. A seated figure on a silver throne-like chair wears a rust-red turban, saffron-orange robes and a red and yellow flower garland, hands joined in greeting. Behind a small ornate shrine with multicoloured tiered roof, a saffron-clad attendant stands with rudraksha beads. Men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris, some with red and yellow ribbons, press forward, while a bald priest in orange shawl sits in front. Yellow walls, ventilation grilles and a hanging lantern frame the scene.2014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29 +1 copiesIndoor temple-hall gathering with a small shrine behind, its tiered multicoloured gopuram-style top painted red, yellow and green. A seated figure on the left wears a rust-orange head wrap and orange robe with a long red-and-yellow marigold garland, hands joined in greeting. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands near the shrine steps. Several women in maroon and red saris, one holding a brass plate, and crowded devotees in white shirts and dhotis fill the room. A white air cooler and wall vents are visible. The appearance of the seated figure is only a loose match and does not establish identity.2014-06-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate silver throne inside a temple-style hall, wearing a red and yellow flower garland and holding a small offering. Nearby, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes stands with a rudraksha-style necklace, while a man in white with a red shawl and a woman in a sari bend forward to offer devotion. Men in white dhotis and orange-clad attendants surround the throne, and a crowd fills the room beside a decorated shrine with golden pillars and a dark doorway. Cardboard boxes, a red cloth draped over a wall, and a basket of red flowers are visible at left. Several people are visible, many partly cut off at the edges.2014-06-29 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 29 20142014-06-29June 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesJune 19 20142014-06-19 +1 copiesIndoor temple-hall scene at night. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne draped with an orange cloth, wearing red and yellow flower garlands, a rudraksha mala and gold armlets; the figure's cues are a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial garlands, consistent with the a person label, while the face is not used for identification. Behind is a colourful multi-tiered shrine with a red-and-gold dome and gold-painted pillars. Several people in orange and maroon robes sit or stand around, some seated on the floor, a man in white stands at left beside cardboard boxes of offerings, and women in maroon saris sit near the right. Ventilated lattice windows line the pale yellow walls.2014-06-19A photograph inside a temple hall during a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam event. A seated figure on an ornate silver-covered throne with a leopard-print cushion wears a rust-orange turban, orange-saffron robe with gold border, a long red and yellow flower garland, and gold bangles; the figure has long hair and is joined-palm greeting with a smile, a distinctive appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable). Several women and girls in rust-orange or maroon saris and white garments kneel or sit at the throne, some offering flowers or sweets, while a woman in a teal sari and others bow with heads down. Behind them, a temple shrine with painted gold and red decorations and a bright white wall with ventilation grilles. Multiple devotees and onlookers, including men in white, fill the background.2014-06-29 +1 copies