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A pink-walled temple interior with a crowd of devotees seated and standing around a central figure. A seated man in a deep red-maroon shawl, a white flower garland and gold necklace, with a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead, sits on the floor with his hands together, smiling. A bald man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits in the foreground, and a younger man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits at left. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders holds a tall silver staff and wears a rudraksha mala. Other people in white and orange clothing stand behind, and a cameraman with a video camera films at right. Stone columns and a barred window frame the scene.

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June 03 20162016-06-03Inside a temple hall with pink pillars, a man with long dark hair sits on a raised stone platform wearing a red-and-gold garment, a white and gold garland of flowers, heavy gold ornaments and gold wrist bands. A standing man in white dhoti holds a tall silver staff and a rudraksha mala. Around him devotees gather, many in orange and saffron clothing and some with white tilaka. A bald man in white kneels at the front holding a silver tray with offerings. A woman in a red-bordered sari with flower in her hair stands at left, and a cameraman films with a handheld camera while another person photographs the scene. Open arches show a town outside.2016-06-03A photograph inside a pink-walled temple corridor beside a staircase. A long-haired man seated centre wears a red-brown garment, a large white and gold floral garland, a gold pendant and a bindi-like forehead mark; a standing man in white dhoti and white shirt with a rudraksha mala holds a tall silver staff, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rust-coloured beaded necklace sits in the foreground. A man in a white shirt gestures among devotees in orange and white, while a video camera on a rig films from the right. Other devotees in orange and white crowd the background. A printed Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam-style logo appears at the top left corner.2016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03A photograph inside a temple hall with pink walls and pink pillars. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe, adorned with a long flower garland, gold armbands and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on a striped tiger-skin-like seat with hands folded in greeting. Behind him a standing attendant in white dhoti and shawl holds a tall silver staff. Around them a dense crowd of devotees, many in saffron and orange clothing and with sandalwood or vibhuti forehead marks, press forward, some holding phones and a video camera. A seated figure in orange at lower right and a woman in a red sari with a white flower garland stand nearby. The seated central figure has distinctive long hair and ornaments, but the appearance is uncertain for identification.2016-06-03Photograph inside a pillared temple hall with pink columns and a view of hillside buildings through an open side. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe with long dark swept hair, a heavy gold necklace with garlands and a striped leopard-print seat is at the centre, with a bald priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace performing a ritual beside him. A standing man in white dhoti and a bare upper body holds a tall silver staff and a white-clad attendant raises a pot. Devotees in orange, saffron and white clothing, some with forehead markings, crowd around, and a cameraman films with a large video camera. a person cues are present on the seated figure, who is shown holding a document in a ritual setting.2016-06-03Inside a pink-walled temple interior with a barred window, a central figure sits on a marble floor wearing a rust-red dress, a gold ornamented necklace, a white flower garland, gold bangles and an armlet, with a gold-coloured vermilion mark on the forehead and long hair down the back. Standing behind on the left, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a staff-like object. Standing on the right, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a silver staff. Seated figures in front include a man in a dark patterned shirt and a man in a blue shawl with a yellow-marked forehead, and a man on the far right with white tripundra marks. Several people are visible, and a metal plate with offerings is near the bottom right. Photo of a temple visit with ritual attendants.2016-06-03A photograph inside a pillared temple hall with pink columns and a marble floor, showing a seated figure in a deep maroon-red shawl and dhoti with a white flower garland, gold armlets, and orange-and-gold forehead markings, palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him a man in white dhoti holds a tall silver ceremonial staff. Around them a crowd sits and stands, including a bald man in an orange-yellow turban and orange shawls, a woman in a red-orange sari holding white flowers, and men in white kurtas, some carrying a brass tray. A video camera operator films from the upper right.2016-06-03Photo inside a pink-walled temple interior with a wooden canopied bed-like structure and latticed windows. A seated woman in a maroon-brown garment wears a white flower garland, gold necklaces and a vermilion bindi, with a tilak on her forehead, appearing to be a central figure receiving attention. A standing man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha mala is at left, a standing man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala holds a silver staff at right, and a man in a light blue shirt sits in front. Men with white tilak marks are partially visible at the edges. Visible people: several, all within the temple setting.2016-06-03A photograph inside a pink-pillared temple hall during a visit, with a crowd gathered closely. A figure seated on a striped cushion at left, wearing a rust-red garment, a garland of white flowers, gold necklaces and gold armbands, has palms pressed together in greeting. Around him devotees in white, orange and saffron clothes stand; some have yellow-orange tilak on their foreheads. A man in a white shirt holds a saffron scarf, a seated man holds a brass plate with a small lamp and money, and a bald man in a saffron shawl sits in front. A cameraman films from above and a standing figure with a silver staff and white garment stands at upper left. The figure on the cushion has long swept-back hair and ornate gold jewellery, matching the a person cues, but the appearance is uncertain.2016-06-03A temple interior with pink pillars where a seated figure in rust-red robes and a gold-and-gold-bead necklace, with white jasmine garlands and a tilak on the forehead, sits on a striped cloth as devotees gather. The seated person has a long dark hair and wears gold bangles and armlets. Standing behind on the left, a priest in white dhoti and a wooden staff topped with a silver finial stands near a white-clothed person. A woman in a red-and-gold sari holds a white flower. A devotee in a white shirt with a cream shawl stands centre, while men in saffron and yellow kurtas with yellow tilak marks surround the seated figure. A man in white kneels holding a brass plate with a small bowl of liquid and a second plate with packets, offering it near the seated figure. A cameraman with a camera on his shoulder films from the back right. Many onlookers fill the background.2016-06-03July 02 20142014-07-02 +1 copies