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A photograph inside a shop interior with shelves of shirts in packaging behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead sits with palms pressed together in prayer, long dark hair falling to the shoulders. Behind him on the wall hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" wreathed in red and orange flowers, showing a smiling figure in a white turban and dark ceremonial attire. In front are a fruit offering of bananas, grapes, apples, oranges, cut coconuts and yellow marigolds. A man in white kurta with gold bracelets and a dark cord necklace stands at left with hands folded in namaste, and another man in a light shirt stands behind him.

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February 22 20072007-02-22February 22 20072007-02-22February 22 20072007-02-22February 22 20072007-02-22February 22 20072007-02-22A photograph inside a clothing shop showing a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with long dark hair and rudraksha malas, extending his right arm toward a brass lamp decorated with yellow and red flower garlands. A man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers smiles beside the counter, and a fruit tray with bananas, grapes, apples, oranges and coconuts sits on the counter. Shelves behind hold folded fabrics, and a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with red garlands hangs on the wall. A photographer stands at left. The seated figure appears to be a probable Swamiji by the long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha cues.2007-02-22February 22 20072007-02-22A photograph inside a shop with shelves of folded fabrics behind. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a gold necklace, gold bracelet and a dark pendant on a cord. At right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala, eyes closed, a red bindi on the forehead, hands resting together. Before them is a tray with coconuts, fruit, green leaves, red flowers and yellow marigold garlands, typical of an inauguration puja. On the wall above hangs a framed portrait of a smiling figure in a white turban and ornate dark jacket, garlanded with red flowers.2007-02-21February 21 20072007-02-21February 22 20072007-02-22A photograph of a shop interior where a joyful gathering celebrates the inauguration of a clothing showroom. A man in a white shirt with a red garland and a woman in an orange and red sari with gold bangles stand at a counter laden with a fruit platter, bananas, pineapple and a yellow flower-decorated kalasha-style offering. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment, raises a hand and laughs. Behind the counter, shelves hold folded fabrics, and a framed portrait with red and white garlands hangs on the wall, showing a smiling man in a white turban and white garment. Another man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers stands at the back, and a camera is visible at the lower left.2007-02-22Photograph of an indoor room with pale walls and a doorway. A young woman in orange robes sits on a white-draped chair, smiling broadly with long dark hair and a red forehead mark. Beside her a bearded man in an orange shawl and dhoti stands with hands folded, a wristwatch visible. A man in white shirt kneels on the floor before a brass plate of fruit and flower petals, while another man in a white shirt and dhoti with a tilak on his forehead stands with arms folded, and a man in a white shirt stands at right. Floor offerings include marigold and rose petals and a plate of bananas. Consistent with a Bhoomi Puja ritual setting.2008-04-01