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A photograph of a ritual at an indoor stage. A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a metal vessel and pours or offers something over two bronze deity murtis standing on a gold-trimmed pedestal. Behind them, a large backdrop shows a seated figure in saffron robes and a flower garland on an ornate throne, surrounded by marigold garlands. A small oil lamp and brass items are on the side, and a child in the lower left edge is partly visible. Tamil text on the banner reads the headline shown in the backdrop.

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A photograph of a ritual at a Tamil satsang stage. In the foreground a bald priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl pours liquid over two bronze deity statues, one holding a bow and the other standing with hands folded, resting on a gold-trimmed platform. Behind them a large backdrop shows a seated figure in orange robes, adorned with red and white flower garlands, on a decorated throne, flanked by a glowing temple tower and a lit oil lamp. A banner above reads a Tamil phrase meaning meditation satsang alongside a name. A partially visible person stands at the left edge.2012-01-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night-time outdoor puja at a satsang stage. A bald priest in orange robes and gold-edged orange shawl stands at left, holding a silver vessel and pouring or sprinkling liquid toward two bronze deity murti standing on a golden pedestal; a second robed priest in white crouches at lower left. Behind the deities a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a man in a turban and Tamil text. At right a seated figure in orange robes, wearing a rudraksha-style red and white flower garland, sits on a gold throne decorated with flowers and lamps, facing the scene. Smoke or incense haze hangs in the air.2012-01-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night-time abhishekam at an outdoor stage. A shaven-headed priest in orange robes and a gold-edged orange shawl pours liquid from a silver vessel over two bronze deity murti, one standing male figure with a crown and raised hand and one female figure in a red garment. Beside him, a second priest in orange with a gold-beaded mala and gold pendant looks on. Behind them, a seated figure in orange with a long gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned gold throne in front of a large banner showing a saffron-turbaned portrait and orange-and-gold lettering. Gold ornate throne panels and marigold garlands frame the scene.2011-12-08A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in progress at an outdoor stage. A man in orange dhoti and orange shawl with gold trim pours water from a silver kalasha over two bronze deity murtis, one standing figure holding a bow and another with a crown. In the background a figure in orange and red sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and white flower garlands. A banner behind shows a large portrait and Tamil text. A man in white with glasses sits at the left edge. Several people are seated in the lower foreground. Personal identity of the seated figure is uncertain, so the a person field is unsure.2012-01-08December 08 20112011-12-08A photograph of a ritual at an evening satsang. In the foreground a bald man in a rust-orange wrap waves a flame or incense over two gilded metal deity figures standing on a brass tray, with smoke rising. Behind them a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, garlanded with white and red flowers, sits on a golden ornate throne before a backdrop with a large portrait and a temple-tower image. A bald man in glasses and white garments with a beaded necklace stands at the left edge. Lit lamps and warm lights fill the scene.2012-01-08Photograph of a night-time ritual on an outdoor stage. A bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, lifting a silver vessel over two gilded bronze deity murtis, one a multi-armed standing form holding a sword and trident and the other a slender figure in dark garments, set on a tray. A man in white dhoti and shawl with flower garlands stands at the left edge. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling face in a turban and a Tamil-script heading. Seated on a gilded throne draped with red and white flower garlands, a long-haired figure in orange clothes with a mala and rudraksha-style beads rests hands on the armrests, watching the ritual. Marigold and rose garlands hang on the throne; the stage has an orange canopy above.2012-01-08February 07 20122012-02-07Night photograph of a satsang stage with an orange and gold backdrop bearing a large portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and the Tamil words for meditation satsang. A seated person in saffron-orange robes, a red-and-white floral garland, and long hair sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands. In the foreground, two bronze deity murtis stand on a brass pedestal, and a standing figure in a rust-orange wrap on the left raises a small metal vessel, seemingly pouring or sprinkling over them, as in a puja. A small oil lamp burns near the throne.2012-01-08Night outdoor photo of a satsang stage under a white canopy with yellow fringe. A bald priest in orange dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered edges pours liquid from a small silver pot over two dark metal deity figures on a gold pedestal. A seated figure in orange robes, a ceremonial gold necklace and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a gold throne with red cushions behind a backdrop reading 'பரமஹம்ச நித்யானந்தர் அருளும் தியான சத்சங்கம்' and showing a temple tower. Another bald attendant in white dhoti holds a steel vessel at left, and bananas, coconuts and a brass bowl sit in front.2011-12-08