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Outdoor ritual at a raised stone platform beside a square orange fire pit with a small flame and burning offerings. A man in a red-orange dhoti with a yellow border stands at left, hands folded in namaskar, wearing a long garland of red and yellow flowers. Behind him several priests in similar red and yellow dhotis hold silver trays. A woman in a white sari with yellow border stands at centre with hands folded, and another person in white stands nearby. To the right a golden elephant pedestal holds a seated figure draped in a red cloth and marigold garlands, beside a golden kalasha-like vessel and a red-and-gold canopy. Rose petals are scattered on the ground. A large banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wearing a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala and saffron clothing, with a world map beside it. Orange buildings and trees form the background.

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Outdoor temple ceremony under a corrugated roof at a dhwajarohanam flag-hoisting event. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti with yellow borders stands with palms joined, wearing a large marigold and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a sacred-thread-style necklace; his pose suggests a presiding figure. Behind him, several men in orange and saffron robes stand with hands folded, some holding small brass vessels. A woman in a white sari with gold border holds a silver tray. At right, a golden elephant-shaped base holds a red and gold cloth and flower garlands. A square fire pit with offerings sits in the foreground, and a banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in saffron robes. Scattered flower petals cover the floor.2015-09-08September 08 20152015-09-08Outdoor temple ritual at a pillar-mounted flagstaff (dhwajarohanam) beside a golden Nandi-style vahana with a garlanded, decorated base. A man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a long marigold garland, stands barefoot holding red flower petals over a small flame burning on a stone floor with a white rangoli. Two more attendants in rust-red robes stand to the left, one holding a tray of offerings. A garlanded golden figure sits on the decorated base beside the pillar. A banner behind shows a smiling saffron-robed figure labelled 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' with a map and the nithyananda.org website. Palm trees and stone steps appear in the background.2015-09-08September 08 20152015-09-08September 08 20152015-09-08 +1 copiesSeptember 08 20152015-09-08August 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20132013-09-09Outdoor temple courtyard under a corrugated metal roof with palm trees behind. On the left, a gilded golden peetha-style seat stands on a raised platform, draped in yellow cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A man in orange-red robes with a yellow border stands at right, hands folded in namaskar, a white-and-orange flower garland around his neck. Several women and men in orange, maroon and white robes walk in a line across the courtyard, and drummers in orange cloth play drums. A square yellow-tiered stone structure lies in the centre, and a white car is parked beyond the pillars. The scene suggests a dhwajarohanam flag-hoisting procession.2015-09-08January 03 20152015-01-03A temple ritual at an outdoor pavilion. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a marigold and red rose garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed. Beside him a second priest in saffron dress holds a small brass vessel, and a figure in white dhoti with a beaded necklace stands at left. On the right a golden peetha with a golden lion-shaped base holds a deity murti draped in a blue cloth and garlands of yellow and red flowers, with a golden crown-like arch behind it. Incense smoke rises. Behind is a banner showing a world map, a smiling figure in saffron with rudraksha beads, and the text a person and a person.org. Greenery and a red wall are in the background.2015-09-08Outdoor ritual puja under a open-sided metal-roofed pavilion with palm trees behind. On the left, a deity murti stands decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and a gold-coloured mount beside it on a purple cloth. Centre, an orange-draped altar table holds yellow flower offerings and fruit. A man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala holds a tray of flowers. A woman in orange and red saris stands near a red-cushioned throne-like seat. On the right, a shirtless man in a white dhoti with gold trim and a white headwrap raises a lit flame, while a young person in orange kneels with fruit and brass vessels nearby. Apples, bananas and coconut sit on a tray in front.2013-09-09