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A photograph of an indoor hall with a red-carpeted stage where a framed portrait garlanded with white and orange flowers sits on a white-draped table. A large backdrop print shows a smiling long-haired man in black and white, with a Tamil heading reading ஆனந்த சபா. Three people in saffron/orange robes stand at the left: one in an orange headwrap holds a flame lamp over a brass dish, and two others hold offering trays. A brass lamp stands beside the table and petals are scattered on the stage. The setting suggests a puja at the Ananda Sabha.

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A photograph of an indoor stage during a puja before a framed portrait of a seated figure garlanded with white and orange flower strands on a white-draped chair. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand at left, one in the foreground with a red-orange headwrap holding a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the portrait, and another behind in orange cloth. A large black-and-white photograph on the wall shows a smiling person with long dark hair. Red carpet covers the stage platform, with scattered petals on the steps. Visible Tamil text on the wall sign partly reads as a name. Persons in white stand at the far left edge.2008-07-27July 27 20082008-07-27July 30 20092009-07-30Indoor photograph of a ritual on a raised red-carpeted stage in a plain concrete hall. Three men in saffron-orange robes stand at left; the foremost wears an orange turban and holds a lit flame over an offering plate. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a white-draped chair, garlanded with white flowers and red blooms, with petals scattered on the carpet. Behind it hangs a large black-and-white photograph. Two speakers and a small blue television stand nearby.2008-07-27A photograph of an evening aarti at a raised red-carpeted stage in an ashram hall. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap holds a brass aarti lamp with a visible flame toward a framed garlanded portrait on a white-draped chair; the portrait shows a smiling man, and a larger black-and-white photo of a smiling face hangs on the wall behind. Garlands of white flowers and red roses decorate the frame and chair, and a small lamp stands on a side table. Several devotees in white clothes and saffron shawls stand at left, a young girl in white and pink among them, and another saffron-robed attendant stands behind. Scattered petals cover the red carpet and steps.2008-07-27July 30 20092009-07-30A photograph inside a plain white hall with a red curtain and a metal-roofed ceiling. A woman in an orange-red sari holds a lit oil lamp toward a decorated seat. Behind the seat is a large black-and-white portrait labelled "ஆனந்த சபா" (Ananda Sabha, hall of bliss), and in front is a framed painting of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, garlanded and draped in magenta cloth. Offerings, flowers, a small brass lamp and a bell lie on the platform. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge.2009-07-30Inside an ashram hall, a woman in an orange sleeveless dress and orange skirt holds a lit oil lamp in front of an ornate golden-wood throne draped with a magenta cloth. On the throne sits a framed photograph of a figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace, a garland-decorated frame. A large backdrop photograph of a bearded face in dim light stands behind the throne, with the Tamil heading ஆனந்த சபா above it. In front, brass oil lamps, a tray of offerings, flowers and a small orange-clad deity murti sit on a steps platform. A second person in orange robes, partly visible at left, has hands folded in prayer. This is a puja setting.2009-07-30Indoor photo of a small stage with a red carpet and white draped throne-like seat decorated with white jasmine and red-orange flower garlands. A large framed portrait on the right, garlanded, shows a figure in orange robes with long dark hair and an orange garland. Scattered flower petals lie on the stage. In front, a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, while other men in orange clothes stand behind him and a figure in white holds offerings. A table with a small flame and flowers stands at the left of the stage. A blue cooler and speakers are visible, along with a sound stand. Plain white walls with ventilation grille panels form the background.2008-07-27November 12 20082008-11-12A photograph inside a plain whitewashed room with a tiled floor. A man in an orange turban and orange garments holds a lit oil lamp or aarti lamp toward a framed portrait display draped in white cloth, decorated with flower garlands and marigold petals. Two other men in orange robes stand to the left, one holding a white cloth or plate. The portrait display shows a large framed photograph of a figure in orange robes beside a smaller framed portrait, both with garlands. This appears to be an aarti or puja performed before the portraits. Three physical people are visible.2008-07-27Interior of a white-walled hall with a red and gold curtain and a framed black-and-white portrait of a smiling long-haired man on the wall above a raised ornate wooden throne. On the throne sits a figure in orange robes with a gold-draped seat and green leaf decorations, and oil lamps stand on side tables. A devotee in a white sari with her back to the camera and several men in white dhotis and orange-robed attendants face the throne with hands folded in namaskar, some standing, others moving near the platform.2009-02-05