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A 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.

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A 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.2015-02-06Indoor ceremony in a hall with a golden deity murti seated on a green-and-gold throne backdrop garlanded with marigolds. A seated figure in a rust-red robe and matching red turban, with a rudraksha mala and a long dark braid, sits on a low cushioned seat before a wooden tray holding oranges, kumkum, vibhuti, sweets and a golden ritual object. A younger attendant in white with a red-beaded necklace kneels beside the tray, and a shaved-headed boy in front holds a flower. Potted green plants and rocks frame the altar. Several women in orange and red saris with rudraksha malas stand behind, and a woman in a red-and-white shawl and a man in green watch from the right.2015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall with a golden deity murti and framed golden arch behind a green curtain, with three ornately dressed figures in gold garlands and red headdresses. In the foreground, a man seated on a low wooden platform wears a red-orange dhoti and shawl, a red-orange turban and a rudraksha mala, and holds fruit toward a wooden tray of oranges, apples, sweets, rudraksha beads and a gold-coloured ceremonial object. Opposite him, a woman in a white sari with hands in anjali mudra kneels on green mats beside potted plants and coconut husks. Behind them, several people in orange and saffron robes and white and pink saris stand in the background, and green leafy plants frame the scene. A visible credit reads 2015 Nithyananda Paramashivam, , Source2015-02-06A 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 sannyasi robe with a matching red-orange headwrap sits on a yellow cloth beside a tray of oranges, kumkum, vibhuti, a gold-toned ritual object and small packets. A devotee in white bows forward to touch the tray, while others in orange and red saris and salwar stand in a line behind. Golden figures and garlanded murtis stand under a gold arch with green drapery, surrounded by potted green plants and small trees, with a golden statue of a seated deity at left.2015-02-06A 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.2015-02-06 +1 copiesFebruary 06 20152015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06Photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor hall with a golden deity murti seated at left amid potted green plants. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a rust-red head wrap and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a yellow cushion, hands at a tray of oranges, sweets, flowers and a brass vessel. Behind, a golden throne-like seat holds three figures draped in garlands. In the background, devotees in orange and maroon garments walk in line; a woman in white kurta with palms joined stands center-right, and a man in white kneels at lower right with hands in namaste. Green mat on the floor, red curtains on the wall. a person (saffron robes, rust head wrap, rudraksha mala) is present as a seated figure, with the person's identity appearance-based only.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.2015-02-06February 06 20152015-02-06