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A ceremonial scene inside a hall with an orange-painted wall. A long-haired figure in a red and gold sari sits on an ornate red and gold throne-like chair, reaching out to receive a brass plate from a shaved-headed priest in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Around them, men in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded or hold garlands, and a woman in a white sari with garlands kneels or stands near the plate, along with a seated woman in a green and gold sari. A wall map reads Nithyananda Vedic Temples. The seated figure is described by role only; the appearance cues are a red and gold sari and a throne, which are insufficient to confirm identity.

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A photograph of a reception in a plain room with orange-painted walls. In the centre, a man in a red silk dhoti and matching shawl with gold border, wearing a long garland of white flowers, walks with palms joined in greeting beside an ornate red and gold throne chair with a microphone on its seat. A woman in an orange-red silk sari carries a brass plate of offerings. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded, one man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads, and women in white and red saris carry plates of fruit and flower garlands. Wall posters show a photo labelled with Maharishi and Yogi Ram Suratkumar, and a map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples.2011-11-06November 29 20112011-11-29November 11 20112011-11-11November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph of an indoor ceremony in a room with orange-painted walls. A man seated on an ornate gold-framed throne with red upholstery and a red rug, wearing a red robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments, smiles while reaching to accept a brass tray of offerings from a devotee in a light blue striped shirt wearing a white flower garland. A child in a light blue shirt sits at the left edge, and standing attendants in white dhotis and orange cloth, some wearing mala necklaces, stand behind. A wall poster reads Nithyananda Vedic Temples with a world map, and a framed photo of men appears at upper left. Flower petals are scattered on the floor.2011-11-06Indoor scene in front of an orange wall with a world map poster reading "NITHYANANDA VEDIC TEMPLES" and "We run temples around the world". A man seated on a red and gold throne-style chair wears a red garment with a gold-bead necklace and smiles; a person is attributed on appearance cues of a red wrap, ornate gold necklaces and bare shoulders, and the throne indicates his honoured role. Standing in orange robes with gold necklaces, two priests stand behind him, one holding a tray of flowers. In the foreground a man in white with a garland folds his hands in namaskar, a woman in white with a garland does the same, and a small child in blue kneels on the red carpet. Four people stand at left in white and striped clothing.2011-11-06November 11 20112011-11-11A photograph inside a hall with orange-painted walls. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap and multiple ornate gold necklaces, sitting on a red and gold throne-style chair and smiling. Standing to the left, several monastic men in orange robes stand, one holding a water bottle, one with a shaved head and rudraksha mala. On the right, men in white dhoti and shirt walk past, one carrying a red folder and another holding a red book. A wall map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples shows world locations, and a framed poster partly visible at top left. Several seated devotees appear at the bottom edge. A probable Swamiji candidate is seated on the throne, identified by the seated figure's long hair, saffron wrap, and gold necklaces.2011-11-29A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja inside an orange-walled hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a flower-decorated back wears an orange robe, a red-and-orange garland and a rudraksha-style mala, smiling as offerings are presented to him. Two saffron-robed attendants in orange cloth hold brass trays of fruit, and a shaved-headed man in orange holds a tray and wears a mala. A woman in a white-and-blue sari stands at left, and a man in white bends forward at the foot of the throne, while a figure in a red-checked shawl kneels nearby. A wall map and a sign reading Nithyananda Vedic Temples are visible behind them, along with a tall garland on the right and a fan at the back. Visible people: about six.2012-05-02A seated figure in a red silk garment with gold ornaments sits on a red and gold throne-like chair with an ornate gold back, reaching forward to take offerings from a gold plate of flowers held by a bald priest in orange robes and beaded necklaces. A kneeling man in white with his hands folded and white flower garlands bows forward at the lower right. Behind them, a standing priest in orange with a rudraksha mala watches, another white-clad attendant stands at left, and a woman in white with floral garlands holds a tray of offerings at right. A small child is partly visible at the bottom left. A world map with the text 'We run 28 Temples around the world' hangs on the orange wall. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in red on the throne, identified by the visible long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and red silk robe.2011-11-06A photograph of a seated man on a red upholstered throne with a gold-trimmed backrest, wearing a red-and-gold silk shawl over bare shoulders, a gold ceremonial necklace and gold beaded chains; he smiles and looks toward a couple standing before him. The woman in white with a white dupatta and a garland holds a woven tray of offerings, and the man in white kurta and white dhoti holds a garland and a bowl of flower petals. Behind them a monk in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands, and other men in white stand at the edges. On the wall behind is a world map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples with printed text, and a framed portrait sits at top left.2011-11-06A photograph inside a room with orange walls and a wall map titled "Nithyananda Vedic Temples" showing temple locations around the world. A man in a red silk dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace extends his right hand toward a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, who holds a plate of offerings. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange clothing and a rudraksha mala kneels near a red mat, another man in orange holds a tray, and a woman in an orange sari stands at the right holding a tray with glasses. A spotlight and a wall speaker are visible. The scene suggests a ritual offering or puja.2011-11-06