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A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor satsang stage. In the foreground a priest in orange-saffron robes with a bare upper body and a shaved head stands facing away, holding a ritual object over two gilded metal deity figures on a gold-trimmed pedestal. Behind them a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a turbaned man with a tilak, framed by orange drapes. Devotees stand along a white barrier, including a woman with a garland and a woman in green. Marigold garlands and a lit oil lamp are visible near the backdrop. The backdrop text reads a Tamil satsang heading, and the scene reflects a pooja or padapuja in progress.

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January 08 20122012-01-08Evening photograph of a temple-style ritual with two gilded deity murti standing on an ornate gold base. A bald priest in an orange-saffron upper cloth and orange dhoti reaches toward them with his right hand, while devotees in shirts and a woman in a green sari stand behind a white barrier. Behind the murti stands a large backdrop bearing a portrait of a man in a turban and orange clothing, with the Tamil text prominently displayed. Silver bowls and a flower-decorated gold shrine are visible, with a lit temple tower at right and a lamp glowing above.2012-01-08Evening outdoor puja at a satsang stage under an orange canopy. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in orange robes and a gold-bordered dhoti holds up a lit oil lamp with his right hand. Two gilded metal deity figures stand on a gold-trimmed pedestal, one holding a flower and the other a raised hand, with a brass pot and offerings of banana leaf in front. Behind them, a backdrop shows a large painted portrait of a smiling face in an orange turban beside the Tamil banner 'பரமஹம்ஸ நித்தியானந்தர் ஏழாம்' with the word 'தியான சத்சங்கம்' (Dhyana Satsangam, meditation satsang). Several devotees in white shirts and sarees stand behind the stage, one in dark maroon, and a figure in the centre wears a garland and a gold-and-red ornate seat. A few more people in white are visible at the right edge.2012-01-08Night photo of an outdoor puja at an ashram stage. A shaved-headed priest in orange and gold-bordered robes stands at right, holding a silver ceremonial implement over a golden-framed platform. Two decorated deity murtis with silver ornaments, orange and maroon cloth and yellow-and-white garlands stand on the platform, with kalasha vessels and flower offerings in front. Behind them, a crowd of men in pale shirts stands watching. A banner with a portrait behind the platform is printed with the Tamil heading for Dhyana Satsang, and a paper oil lamp is visible at right. The priest appears to be a priest rather than a candidate for a person.2012-01-08Photograph of an evening devotional event under an orange and gold canopy. In the left foreground a priest in orange robes and orange dhoti holds a lit oil lamp aloft with his right arm, a bangle on his wrist. Two gilded metal deity murtis stand on a gold-decorated platform in front, with a banana leaf offering and small brass vessels at their base. Behind them a seated figure in a red garland and orange-gold ceremonial clothing sits with hands joined near a large ornate throne-like seat. Devotees in white shirts, a woman in a green sari, and others crowd around a white draped barrier. A large banner behind shows a portrait and Tamil script reading the event name.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Night-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.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A night-time outdoor satsang set under an orange and white canopy. In the foreground, a priest in orange robes and a bare upper body holds a lit oil lamp toward two gilded metal murtis of a standing deity, one with a trident and one smaller figure, on a gold-trimmed base decorated with flower garlands. Behind them, a large backdrop shows a smiling portrait, and a seated figure in saffron robes with hands folded sits on a golden throne draped in marigold and rose garlands. A banner with Tamil text runs across the top. Partially visible devotees in white sit at the lower left.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.2012-01-08Night-time outdoor satsang under a pink and orange canopy. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold-edged borders stands at centre, raising a lit lamp toward two golden deity murtis decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and jewelled ornaments on a gold-edged platform. A banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a red bindi, with Tamil text reading a satsang. In the foreground, a shaved-headed figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads is seen from behind. Several people in white and dark clothing stand at the sides.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08