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A photograph of a homa or puja ceremony in a temple hall. Two men in white dhotis and white shawls sit cross-legged on the floor before an orange-coloured ritual fire pit lit with oil lamps, their palms pressed together in prayer; one wears a decorated cap and both wear white flower garlands with red blooms. Behind them stands a man in a reddish-brown dhoti with a red garland, beside a gold-and-red ornate throne draped in flowers. On the right a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Brass vessels, fruit, a banana leaf and a microphone are on the floor. Several young boys sit at the left edge. A world map and a poster on the orange wall are behind them.

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Indoor ritual scene with two white-clad priests seated before a small fire pit lit with an orange-yellow kund-like base, one with palms joined in prayer and both draped in white garlands of jasmine and red flowers. One wears a tall ornate headdress, the other a white turban. Behind them stands a large gilded throne with carved lion-like figures, draped in red and colourful cloth and garlanded with flowers. A standing figure in orange-red robes with a red garland and an orange sannyasi-clad attendant with a bald head stand nearby. Seated devotees in orange and white sit on mats at left. Brass vessels, fruit, a banana leaf, plates of rice and oil lamps are arranged on the floor, and a wall map of Nithyananda Vedic Temples with a poster stands behind. Appears to be a homa or puja ritual.2012-05-02May 02 20122012-05-02May 02 20122012-05-02May 02 20122012-05-02A ritual homa in an indoor temple room with orange-painted walls and a world map poster reading "Nithyananda Vedic Temples" behind it. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace holds a lit lamp toward a shaved-headed participant in orange cloth and a rudraksha mala who sits before a square fire pit built of yellow-painted bricks. Bundles of wood sticks, plates of flowers, fruit and yellow offerings lie on the floor. On the right, a gold-framed throne holds a deity murti draped in red and yellow garlands. Behind the throne is a rear wall with a light beam. On the left, a woman in orange sari with hands joined sits on a red throne, and a child in orange sits in white near a ritual spread. A printed photo caption on the top left is partly visible.2011-11-29May 02 20122012-05-02A homa fire ritual in an indoor hall with orange-painted walls. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits before a yellow-brick fire pit with a bright flame, holding a ladle and speaking into a microphone on a stand. Brass vessels, bowls of offerings, a tray of fruit and a plate with yellow kumkum-coloured offerings sit on the orange cloth. Behind him, a man in orange robes with rudraksha mala sits on a red-and-gold throne, hands folded. Several more people in orange and white sit cross-legged, some with flower garlands, with a metal railing at left. A wall map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples is visible, with its legend printed in English and Kannada. Approximately 25 people are visible.2011-11-29December 14 20112011-12-14A ritual homa in a hall with orange walls and a world map labelled Nithyananda Vedic Temples. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala sits behind a brick fire pit, while a second priest in orange robes sits beside him. A figure in an orange robe with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne at left, with a few seated devotees in orange and white beside him. Trays of dried sticks, flowers and oil lamps surround the fire pit. A decorated deity murti with garlands stands in a gold shrine at right.2011-11-29A homa fire ritual in a temple-like hall, with a bright flame rising from a fire pit in the lower centre. A woman in a red saree with a white-and-red floral garland stands at the left, her hands extended over the fire. Beside her a man in a cream kurta with a white-and-red garland and dark-rimmed glasses leans forward with a red shawl draped on his shoulders, also offering over the flame. At the right a priest in a cream dhoti with a white turban and a white-and-red garland kneels at a microphone, holding an open book. A gilded deity murti and floral decorations stand behind them, and a world map labelled Nithyananda Vedic Temples hangs on the wall. A partly visible attendant in cream clothing with a garland stands at the far left edge.2012-05-02A homa fire ritual in a temple hall with orange-walled interior. A central fire burns in a yellow brick fire pit, with dry twigs and offering plates of flowers, fruit and sweets nearby. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold necklaces sits cross-legged, hands folded, beside a microphone. Beside him a man in orange robes and rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together. On the left, a woman in orange robes with a long mala sits in a red throne chair with hands folded in prayer. A richly decorated golden deity shrine with marigold and rose garlands stands at right. A world map with Nithyananda Vedic Temples text hangs on the wall.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29