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A photograph of a large group of seated men in saffron-orange robes with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, many with white horizontal tilak lines on their foreheads and arms, seated on mats in a ritual hall. In the foreground a bald, bespectacled man in orange shawl and mala looks forward, while others sit with hands joined in prayer or eyes closed. Brass oil lamps, small brass bowls, flowers, and a plate with offerings are arranged on the floor before them. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.

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March 17 20132013-03-17A seated group of shaved-headed men in saffron and deep red robes performs a ritual on a tiled floor covered with mats. Many wear white forehead bands and white body markings, orange-red shawls, and rudraksha malas. Several sit with hands folded or make offerings over small brass lamps, bowls and flower trays arranged before them. Behind them, younger boys in orange clothing and other men in white clothes with malas sit in rows. A red cloth-covered table and a metal plate with brass vessels and flowers stand at the right. Behind and above the group is a blurred crowd of more men in white, with the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam-style logo at top left. The scene suggests a sitting meditation or puja rite with lamps and offerings.2014-06-02September 24 20142014-09-24April 01 20132013-04-01A group of devotees in orange and rust-coloured robes sits cross-legged on a floor during a seated gathering. In the foreground, two shaved-headed men wear rudraksha malas and ochre-and-gold shawls; the left one has his hands folded and eyes lowered, while the right one, with a white horizontal tilak across his forehead and a red dot, speaks. Behind them, more seated people in saffron clothing and white forehead markings fill the room, with brass oil lamps and small offering dishes on the floor.2014-04-10August 14 20142014-08-14A seated group of shaven-headed men in saffron and orange robes, many with white vibhuti horizontal markings on their foreheads and arms, sit on a white floor during a ritual. Rudraksha malas hang around their necks, and several wear rust-red or deep orange shawls. In the foreground, a man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a saffron shawl sits with palms joined, while a man beside him in rust-red robes sits with hands folded. Brass plates, small brass bowls, lamps and flower offerings are arranged on low wooden stands and mats before them. Behind them, younger boys in orange robes and beaded necklaces sit in rows, and a man in a white shirt stands near the back. A purple bird logo appears at the top left.2014-04-18A seated group of men in orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas sits in rows at a ceremony, several with white horizontal stripes painted on their arms and foreheads. In the foreground a row of men faces forward, one holding his hands together, with small brass oil lamps, bowls and a red-and-white floral offering on a white tray before them. Behind them, more seated people in orange and red garments fill the hall, some separated by white poles and chains. A man at far left in white dhoti with long hair tied back sits among them. The scene shows a satsang or temple ritual gathering. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance cues.2014-08-15A seated ritual gathering of shaved-headed men and boys in saffron-orange and maroon robes, with white and grey sacred ash marks on their foreheads and arms. In the foreground, a row of boys in orange sits cross-legged on a white cloth before a small table holding a glass, a brass vessel and blue plastic containers. Several men wear rudraksha malas and long necklaces of beads. Behind them, more participants in maroon and white sit on red mats with white metal barriers between rows. The setting appears to be a formal ashram ceremony or satsang hall.2013-06-14March 04 20132013-03-04April 18 20142014-04-18November 29 20132013-11-29 +3 copies