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Evening outdoor ritual on a canopied stage with an orange and cream banner behind it. Two large deity murtis, dressed in orange cloth and heavy garlands of red and white flowers with silver crowns, stand in the centre. A white-clad priest in a shawl stands at the right edge, bending over a silver pot and tending the ritual, with a silver ladle-like vessel in his hand. A man in an orange robe with a shaved head stands at the left back, and a figure with long dark hair stands behind the deities near a red circular backdrop, though the appearance is not clear enough to identify anyone. Several people in white and in light shirts crowd the left side, with a woman in a sari among them. Brass offerings, fruit, flowers and a golden plate sit on the stage in front of the murtis. A printed banner in Tamil script reads a satsang title.

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Evening outdoor stage event with a large crowd of onlookers standing behind a low white stage. Two bronze-toned deity murtis adorned with garlands of red, green and white flowers stand on a golden pedestal in the centre. Behind them, two figures sit on red ornate thrones under a red-and-gold backdrop; the figure on the right wears a red garland and a sannyasi-style robe. Another saffron-robed man with a long beard stands at far left holding a staff, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the top right. In the foreground, a man in a brown-orange robe sits at the lower right holding a small brass vessel near the murtis. A banner in Tamil script reads a satsangam-style programme title, with a faded lamp motif.2012-09-29Night-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.2012-01-08Outdoor night ritual under a white tent with orange-trimmed valance. Two deity murtis, each garlanded with multicoloured flowers and adorned with necklaces, sit on a gold-trimmed platform with kalasha and flower offerings. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with green-gold border stands with back to camera, holding a bell and facing the murtis. Several men in white clothes stand with palms joined in namaskar, and two women in white and sari stand nearby. A backdrop banner shows Tamil text. The scene resembles a puja or aarti.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06A photograph of an outdoor evening ritual under an orange and white canopy. In the foreground, a bald priest wearing an orange dhoti and orange shawl with gold border stands at right, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over two decorated murtis seated on a gold-and-white altar. The murtis are draped in orange cloth, yellow and white garlands and silver ornaments. Brass kalashas with flower garlands sit before them, and a fire pit lies below. Behind, a crowd of men in white, yellow and light shirts watches. A backdrop banner shows a portrait and Tamil text, and a television screen sits at right.2012-01-08Night outdoor scene at a temple-style stage. Two silver-adorned deity murti stand on a gold-trimmed platform, one draped in orange, the other in maroon, both garlanded with yellow and marigold flowers. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange and yellow robes holds a small plate and performs puja beside brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white shirts and saris stands at a white barrier. A large banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with Tamil text reading "Dhyana Satsangam". A figure in orange with a garland sits at the top of the backdrop. A lit oil lamp and a screen are visible at the right.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.2012-01-08September 29 20122012-09-29January 08 20122012-01-08Outdoor evening ritual under a white tent with orange and blue draping. At the centre, two deity murtis stand on a golden platform, adorned with multicolour garlands, silver ornaments and orange cloth, with a small flame burning in front. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a silver tray. At left, a man kneels with palms joined. A crowd of men in white and casual clothes stands behind a low orange barrier, many with hands folded in prayer. A woman in orange sari stands at right edge. A large backdrop shows a painted figure and Tamil text. A camera on a tripod is at the far right.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06Night outdoor ritual under a white and orange canopy. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti and shawl, with a beaded necklace, holds a silver vessel and pours liquid or smoke over a metal fire pit. Beside him a man in white ritual cloth with a garland stands with hands folded. Two deity murtis, one with an orange shawl and one in red, are decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and stand on a gold-bordered pedestal. Brass and silver ritual vessels and a kalasha sit at their base. Devotees in white and mixed clothing watch behind a barrier, and a stage banner is partly visible.2012-01-08