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Night-time ritual on an outdoor stage under a golden canopy. A man seated on a gold-backed red throne wears a red-and-gold turban, a red robe, a pink flower garland and gold necklaces, and is being attended by priests. Standing to the left are young men in saffron-orange cloths with bare upper bodies and white body markings, and a figure with long dreadlocks. Right of the throne, a white-haired priest in white dhoti with gold borders pours or offers liquid from a metal vessel, and other priests in white and saffron stand nearby. A metal bucket and a tray of flowers and offerings sit in front of the throne. Festive draping and string lights frame the scene.

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Night ceremony at an outdoor temple-style setting under a golden draped canopy with a red and gold tasselled umbrella. A man in a maroon dhoti, gold necklace and a red and gold turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a pink flower garland, while an elderly priest in white dhoti with gold borders and a white shawl raises a garland. Around them stand young men in saffron-orange cloth, some bare-chested with white body markings, and attendants in white and gold. A metal pot and brass vessels sit on a low platform.2017-07-08Night photo of a ritual at an outdoor pavilion with gold drapes and a gold canopy overhead. A seated man in red and gold clothing, wearing layered garlands of flowers and a gold chain, sits on a gold throne. Before him, an older priest in white dhoti and shawl, with white markings on his arms, bows and touches his feet. Around them stand devotees: men in orange and saffron garments, women in orange, maroon and white saris with garlands, and a young man with white facial markings. Two white pots and a small offering of flowers sit on the floor. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate only partially supported by visible cues, so the identity remains uncertain.2017-07-08Night-time ritual scene in an open ashram courtyard. A man seated on a large golden lotus-backed throne with red cushions wears a maroon-brown robe, a saffron-red turban, a pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces and bracelets; a person candidate, showing a turban, ornate gold adornment and ceremonial presentation. Before him, a priest in white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl pours or applies liquid from a vessel while a second white-clad priest assists; a bronze pot and a small offering tray with flowers and fruit sit on the floor. Around them stand young men in orange and saffron cloths with white body markings and long dreadlocks, and women in orange saris. A gold canopy with red and yellow drapery frames the scene.2017-07-08Night photograph of a ceremonial abhishekam-style ritual before a golden-tasseled canopy and a golden throne. A man seated in the centre wears a red-orange turban and orange-brown robe, with a long pink-white flower garland and gold necklace; he is being honoured. Around him, white-clad priests with gold-bordered dhotis and shawls pour and offer items, and a man in white at right holds a plate. Two young people in orange cloth stand at left, and women in orange and maroon saris stand behind. A large copper pot and brass lamps are in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the turban and orange-brown robe with the floral garland is a candidate for the Nithyananda Paramashivam role, based on the turban, saffron-toned robe and garland cues.2017-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08Night-time ceremony under a golden canopy with red, yellow and blue draping. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a saffron-red turban, a double strand of pink and white flower garlands, a gold chain and a rudraksha-style mala, and is bare-armed with gold armbands. Two older priests in white dhotis with gold borders bend forward at his feet, one touching the throne base with offerings and a brass vessel nearby. Standing around are devotees in orange and saffron garments, several women in orange and maroon saris with gold jewellery, and young men with bare chests marked with white sacred ash, one with long dreadlocks. Ritual puja worship at the throne with flowers and brass items.2017-07-08 +1 copiesNight photograph of a ceremonial honouring at an open-air outdoor setting beneath golden draped fabric and hanging decorations. A man seated on a red-cushioned golden throne with a large golden fan-shaped backrest wears a red-orange turban, a rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, and is decorated with bangles. Two elderly priests in white dhotis with gold borders and white shawls kneel at his feet, one tending the base of the throne. Around them stand a group of young men in saffron-orange cloths, one with a long braid and another with white ritual markings on his chest, and several women in orange and white saris with garlands. A tall man in white on the right wears a white shawl and has his hands raised in greeting. Marigold and pink garlands and a flower-decorated pot sit on the purple cloth in front. Eighteen people are visible.2017-07-08A ceremonial scene inside a temple hall with a golden halo-shaped backdrop behind a red-cushioned seat. A man seated on the throne wears a maroon-brown robe, a rust-coloured turban, and layered garlands of yellow beads and pink-white flowers, and holds a folded paper. Two long-haired men in orange and white dhotis stand and kneel near him, one kneeling before a white cloth and flower-decorated offering on a brass platform. Women in orange and white saris, gold necklaces, and orange-clad attendants hold threads and stand around the seat, with a black bucket nearby. This appears to be a puja or initiation-style ritual.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20172017-07-08