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Night outdoor ritual under a white tent with a yellow fringe. Two priests stand at a gold-ornamented platform holding deity murtis: a standing metal deity figure and a smaller female figure in red. One priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a silver pot, while a priest in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha mala pours liquid from a silver vessel over the central murti. A brick-lined homa fire pit with burning flame and offerings of fruit, coconut and brass vessels sits in front. Behind them, on a raised seat draped in orange and gold, a seated man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala is seen; a banner reads 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' and 'Dhyana Satsang' with a portrait. Seated devotees watch from the left.

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December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night outdoor ritual under a white canopy with yellow trim. In the foreground a priest in orange robes pours liquid from a silver vessel over two small gilded-silver deity murti standing on a gold-decorated stand. A second priest in white dhoti bends over a square yellow-tiled fire pit with a homa-like arrangement of banana leaves, fruit and brass vessels. On a raised stage at right, a seated figure in saffron robes, rudraksha garland and orange shawl sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat flanked by gold panels, with a large portrait behind and a Tamil banner reading the Paramashivam name with Dhyana Satsang. Several onlookers stand behind a barrier at left. Possible Swamiji (probable) on the throne, given long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues.2011-12-08Night outdoor ritual on a raised stage under a white canopy with yellow trim, a homa fire pit built of green-tinted stone blocks in the foreground. A standing priest in orange cloth pours liquid from a silver vessel over a silver deity murti on a gold base. Behind, a figure in orange and red sits on an ornate gold throne-style seat with a backdrop banner reading a Tamil title for a meditation satsang and a temple tower image. Two priests in white dhotis, one kneeling at left with a bowl, one pouring from a silver pot, attend the fire pit; another orange-clad attendant stands at right by a television screen. Brass pots, oil lamps and a plate of flowers sit on the floor.2011-12-08November 10 20112011-11-10Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with colourful pennant trim. On the left, a figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a gold-trimmed throne-like seat, with a backdrop reading a Tamil satsang banner. In the centre, two priests stand at a gold-framed, arched stand holding a metal deity murti of a seated figure with a companion. The priest in front wears orange robes and rudraksha beads and pours liquid from a small silver cup; the priest at right wears a white dhoti and shawl and holds a silver vessel. Brick fire pit below is decorated with flower petals, and flower garlands and a bowl sit nearby. Seated devotees line the background in the dark.2011-11-10December 08 20112011-12-08Evening outdoor stage event under an orange and white tent with gold trim. Standing to the left, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth holds a silver vessel aloft while another priest in white dhoti holds a small dish. Before the throne stand gilded deity murtis and a gold ritual platform with offerings. Behind is a large banner showing a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside a temple gopuram, with a lit lamp design. Several seated devotees in white watch from the side.2011-12-08Night 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.2011-12-08November 10 20112011-11-10Night-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.2012-01-08Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with multicoloured festoons. A seated figure in orange robes and beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne in the background, with a large banner behind reading Tamil text. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange cloth sits with hands folded, and a standing priest in white dhoti and shawl pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a gilded metal deity murti in an arched frame. Another white-clad attendant holds a vessel at right beside a brick fire pit decorated with flower petals and a small brass bowl. Devotees in the background watch.2011-11-10