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A photograph of a fire-offering ritual in an open pavilion with a draped white and red cloth ceiling. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment, a gold chain and a red-orange shawl, sits on a low seat and holds a ritual vessel over a flame. Before him is a raised fire pit with a brown mound, surrounded by pink and white flowers and orange marigold garlands. Behind the altar are two decorated deity murti garlanded with multicolour flower strands. Stacked brass and bronze vessels and small offerings are arranged along the platform, and banana bunches and a bamboo pole frame the top of the scene. A framed portrait of a man in an orange turban is visible at the upper right, and a sign on the photo reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam'. People: one physical person, the seated ritual performer, with other figures partially visible at the edges.

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A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a gold necklace and a gold bracelet, and holds a small ritual object over a fire-offering platform. He sits on a cushioned seat in front of a homa setup covered with flower-garlanded earthen kalashas, fresh flowers, banana leaves and pots. Behind him, garlanded deity murtis of metal and wood stand on a decorated stage beneath a cloth canopy, with a framed portrait on the right. A tiered arrangement of pink and white flowers and a lamp appear in the foreground. a person: the long swept hair, saffron robe and gold ornaments are the visible cues for the presiding figure leading the fire offering.2006-07-17 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and gold beaded necklace sits on a red-cushioned chair before a ritual altar, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small offering vessel in the other. The figure has long dark hair swept back and a red mark on the forehead. Behind the altar, two deity murtis are adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, and a framed portrait hangs at the upper right. Silver vessels, banana bunches, and tiered offerings of flowers, fruit and sweets surround a wooden platform decorated with orange marigold and white jasmine garlands. A palm-frond and banana-leaf decoration frames the scene. Probable Swamiji seated in orange robes with long hair and a gold necklace performing a fire-offering ritual during a yajna.2006-07-17A photograph of an outdoor puja hall during a homa. A man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a gold-beaded necklace and a white flower garland, sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned seat with his palms pressed together before a sacred fire pit. Behind him are two deity murti garlanded with multicoloured flowers, and a golden kalasha-style altar. To the right, rows of brass pots with mango leaves and pink, white and orange flower offerings are arranged on the ground. A microphone stands near the seated man, and a backdrop with a printed portrait is partly visible in the upper right. A small figure of another person is partly visible behind the fire pit.2006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17July 17 20062006-07-17A photograph of an outdoor fire ritual under a draped cream and red canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a beaded necklace tends an offering tray beside a smoking fire pit. Two garlanded deity murti stand on a decorated platform, one with gold crown and gold-clad figures, and a large portrait backdrop is partly visible. Banana bunches hang from the canopy, and a tiered heap of fruit and flowers, marigold and jasmine garlands, rose petals, silver lamps and a brass bowl surround the fire pit. Other saffron-robed figures are partly visible at the left edge.2006-07-17A photograph of an outdoor homa fire ritual under a draped tent with red and gold fringed valances. Two saffron-robed figures sit at a raised fire pit: the seated central priest has long hair, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace, and offers into the smoking fire while an attendant in orange beside him holds a tray. Behind them stand two large deity murtis garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strings, and a dark framed portrait is visible at the top right. Flower garlands and marigold strands decorate the fire pit and banana plants frame the scene. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand at the front.2006-07-17A photograph of a yajna ritual under a tent-like pavilion with a white and red draped canopy and hanging banana bunches. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long hair, a rudraksha-style necklace, and a gold chain sits on a cushioned seat while holding a ritual implement over a lit oil lamp flame. Before him stands an altar decorated with marigold and rose garlands, banana stalks, sugarcane, and rows of small brass and clay offering vessels with flowers. Behind him are two large deity murti sculptures draped in garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, plus a framed portrait in the background. Silver ritual vessels and lamps are placed on the altar. A banner above shows partial text.2006-07-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold necklace, extending his right arm while holding a ceremonial stick or wand toward an altar. Behind him is a decorated shrine with deity murtis draped in garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, and a large framed portrait on the right labelled "Nithyananda". In front of the shrine, a fire pit glows with an oil lamp and white and pink flowers scattered around it, while rows of decorated kalasha pots with mango leaves stand on the right. A white cloth canopy with red trim, banana bunches and palm fronds frame the scene. A woman in the background watches from behind the fire pit. The setting appears to be a yagna or homa ritual.2006-07-17A photograph of a fire ritual under a decorated tent with cream draped fabric and red-and-white fringed valances. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a beaded necklace holds a ladle over a bright flame, pouring into a fire vessel. Behind him, garlanded deity murtis with marigold and multicolour flower garlands sit on a raised dais, with banana stalks and sugarcane stalks framing the scene. Brass pots, flower-decorated offering trays with rows of small lamps, and a bowl of mango leaves lie in front. A portrait is partially visible at right. The setting suggests a homa/yagna.2006-07-17A seated priest in an orange-saffron robe performs a fire ritual under a decorated pandal with red and white draped fabric and banana plants. He holds a ladle-like ritual implement over a lit flame set in a brass vessel. Behind him, garlanded deity murtis with yellow, green and red flower garlands sit on an altar, and rows of small leaf-wrapped offerings and brass pots are arranged on the ground. Lit oil lamps stand on silver stands in the foreground. The scene appears to be a homa or yagna. The seated figure wears orange robes, a rudraksha-style neck ornament, and a shawl; appearance cues are insufficient to identify him, so he is described by role only.2006-07-17