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A photograph of a large hall during a Maheshwara Puja ritual. Many saffron-robed sannyasis and disciples sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, several with long braided hair and rudraksha malas, hands folded in prayer. In front, leaf plates are laid out with small lamps, fruits and sweets. A man in white ritual dress stands at the upper right holding a lit lamp aloft, while another figure speaks into a microphone in the foreground. Women in white and cream sit among the audience at the back, and a green 'NITHYANANDA TV LIVE' sign and a camera are visible at the left.

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