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A 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.

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July 27 20082008-07-27A 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.2008-07-27Indoor 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.2008-07-27Indoor 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.2008-07-27December 30 20092009-12-30Interior 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.2009-02-05Photograph of a ritual inside a plain white hall with a red-carpeted stage. In the centre, a person in an orange top and orange wrap, with an orange head-wrap decorated with flowers and a white flower garland, holds a brass lamp with a visible flame and moves toward a small offering table. Beside them, a young man in an orange robe holds a brass plate. To the left, devotees in white and cream clothes stand near the stairs, one holding a flower-laden tray. On the stage, a decorated brass lamp with a flower garland and fruit offerings sits on a white-draped table. A blue cooler and a black speaker stand against the wall, and a bright decorated backdrop is visible at the left edge.2008-07-27February 24 20072007-02-24A standing figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap holds a lit oil lamp in a metal dish, performing an aarti in a plain whitewashed hall with ventilated block walls. A white flower garland hangs over the robed figure's shoulders. Behind on the left, several people in white and cream clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar; a woman in a white top and pink skirt is among them. Two more saffron-clad attendants stand near the lamp, and a red-carpeted stage on the right holds a small decorated table with flowers and a lit lamp. A cluster of people stands beside it, and a blue cabinet with loudspeakers appears near the stage. Petals are scattered on the carpet and floor.2008-07-27December 30 20092009-12-30July 27 20082008-07-27A 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.2008-07-27