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A photograph of a covered outdoor pavilion with a teal and white striped canopy and yellow posts. Four women in saffron-orange robes walk down the centre aisle with hands pressed in anjali; the leftmost carries a brass vessel, possibly a kalasha, and a man in white clothing follows them. On the right, seated devotees on folding chairs and a striped mat place their palms together, including a man in an orange shirt and grey trousers and a woman in a pale blue top and light cardigan. A small orange cushion lies on the mat in the foreground. Tinted-glass walls and a parked car show through the open sides. The scene resembles a devotional gathering or homa, though no fire or deity is visible.

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A photograph of an outdoor pavilion under a teal-green canopy with a bright yellow and pink patterned banner at the left edge. A woman in orange robes and a gold necklace carries a glass pot on her shoulder at left. In the centre, a person in a bright orange sari-style wrap with long dark hair walks barefoot with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside them, another person in orange robes with a gold necklace and a white marking on the forehead walks with hands folded. To the right, seated and standing devotees in grey, white and blue clothing, several with hands in anjali, stand before a striped mat and orange cushion. Chairs stand in rows under the canopy.2007-11-07Indoor hall with a corrugated metal roof and exposed trusses, decorated with colourful striped hanging cloth tassels. A person in a saffron-orange robe with a matching orange head cloth walks down the central aisle with palms pressed together in anjali. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts, women in orange, cream and gold-bordered saris line both sides, all with hands folded in prayer. A brass plate with flowers and a small green tray of offerings sits on the floor near the aisle, with colourful woven mats underfoot. Blue plastic chairs line the right wall.2011-10-09A photograph of an outdoor homa under a teal tarpaulin canopy supported by yellow posts. On the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with white markings on his arms holds a woven basket. In the centre, a man in an orange top and dhoti with long dark hair stands at a long table draped in white, lifting a ritual implement above a row of brass and woven-cane kalasha pots. Beside him, a person in orange holds a lit flame or lamp. A line of people in white, cream and orange clothing stands with hands folded, and small fire pits with offerings sit on the ground. A painted mural of golden fields and a colourful pillar appear behind.2007-11-07December 05 20092009-12-05A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls, where a line of devotees stands with palms pressed together in anjali. In the foreground a woman in a white dupatta and a woman in a purple, pink and green shawl stand in prayer, while in the middle a woman in an orange saree and another in an orange-and-red saree also join hands. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange-robed monks stand along a red carpet leading toward an ornate gold-and-red throne on the right. One saffron-robed figure with a shaved head stands on the carpet, and a wall display panel reads NITHYANANDA VEDIC TEMPLES beside framed photographs. Ceiling fans, hanging decorative tassels and a loudspeaker are visible.2011-08-23Photograph inside an open-sided temple hall with an orange-brown roof, dark steel trusses, ceiling fans and red curtains between the pillars. Several devotees stand or kneel in prayer with hands folded at chest level. In the foreground at left, women in white and orange-bordered saris bow with heads lowered. At centre, a man in an orange robe stands with palms joined, and a second figure in orange stands nearby. At right, a woman in a pale pink top and a man in white dhoti-style clothing stand with palms together, and a man in a dark shirt bends forward in reverence. The floor is covered with striped and purple mats, and a white plastic chair and a low red-cushioned bench line the walls.2009-12-16A photograph of an indoor hall with carpeted floor, dark maroon padded chairs and a white block wall. In the centre, a barefoot man in a long sleeveless saffron-orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste, with long dark hair swept back and a vertical forehead mark. He is a probable Swamiji candidate based on his saffron robe and long swept-back hair. Beside him a woman in a grey-green sari with her hands folded at her chest stands among chairs, and to the right a man in a white shirt and khaki trousers also holds his palms together. Behind them, seated and standing devotees, many with hands in anjali, fill the room, and a woman in a grey cardigan kneels in the lower left.2007-11-12December 10 20092009-12-10A photograph inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and large windows. A person in a saffron-orange robe stands barefoot on a striped multicoloured rug, hands pressed together in namaste, facing a group of devotees. Around them, men wear white dhotis and white shirts, and women wear white sarees with coloured borders; many have palms joined in prayer. A white plastic chair and a small table with items sit at the side, and a red curtain hangs by the window. The scene looks like a devotional gathering or pada puja.2009-11-17 +1 copiesDecember 16 20092009-12-16A photograph of a covered outdoor courtyard with a brick floor and palm trees behind, where a crowd of devotees stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, a woman with light blonde hair wears a white kurta and a beaded necklace. Beside her, a woman in a red blouse and deep orange saree stands with hands folded. Several women wear white and cream sarees or white kurtas, and a girl in a purple skirt kneels near the front. On the right, a drummer in a light shirt and dhoti plays a drum while other men in white and beige clothes stand with hands folded. The ritual appears to be a devotional gathering of devotees in prayer.2011-12-13December 15 20112011-12-15