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Night ritual in an open-sided hall with a corrugated roof. In the centre, a standing figure in saffron-red robes with a red head covering and a white and red flower garland raises hands to the head beside a square yellow fire pit holding ash. Beside him, a seated figure in a yellow and orange cloth with a flower garland sits on a low platform. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and red clothing stands with hands raised in prayer. Tall brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops and small clay lamps stand around the fire pit. On the wall behind, a large poster shows a world map with lights and a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in red headgear and saffron robes.

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November 25 20152015-11-25November `4 2015 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesNovember `4 2015 +1 copiesMay 02 20172017-05-02Night photograph of a Shiva Deeksha ritual under a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and string lights. A seated figure in a red-brown robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a multicolored canopy, appearing to be the a person, though the appearance is uncertain. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with orange-and-white cloth and a rudraksha mala performs the fire ritual over a raised homa pit with a visible flame. Another bare-chested man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth stands at left holding a garland, and a bare-chested woman at right holds a bell beside a decorated offering table with fruit, brass vessels and marigold garlands. Orange-robed attendants stand in the background. A large poster on the wall shows a robed figure with a map of the world and text in Kannada and English.2017-05-02May 02 20172017-05-02November `4 2015 +1 copiesNight ritual at an open-sided temple hall lit by a bright stage lamp and strings of coloured fairy lights. In the centre, a fire burns in a square stone homa pit set on a striped mat. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a pink-and-white cloth over his shoulder bends over the fire, holding a ladle. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti with a bell in hand stands at the right edge, and a shirtless attendant with a garland stands at the left. Behind the fire, a seated figure in a red robe and ornate gold necklace sits on a gilded throne with a red cushion and an ornate yellow canopy above. Brass pots, flower garlands and offerings fill the foreground. Several orange-clad and white-clad attendants stand in the background.2017-05-02Night ritual at an open-sided temple pavilion with a corrugated roof and string lights. A seated figure in red-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion beneath a striped canopy. Before him, a fire burns in a raised golden fire pit as a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and pink head-cloth stands with a ritual vessel. Two bare-chested attendants in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand at the sides, one with garlands, and another stands near a tray of fruit and flowers. Brass vessels, marigold and rose garlands, a kalasha-style arrangement and a deity poster on the back wall complete the scene, which appears to be a homa or yagna. Above the poster, a world map and printed text are visible. Several figures in orange garments sit on the ground at the left and right edges.2017-05-02May 02 20172017-05-02Evening ritual in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and string lights. A seated man in an ornate golden-cushioned throne wears a red-orange garment and beaded necklaces, flanked by a red canopy. Beside a square gold-toned fire pit with a lit flame, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and pink-white head cloth performs the rite. A standing man in white dhoti with a gold necklace holds his hands together near the flame. Brass vessels, flower garlands, banana leaves and fruit surround an altar with a draped deity murti in saffron. Several robed attendants in orange and saffron stand in the background. A wall banner shows a map with a framed portrait labelled text. Homa fire ritual setting.2017-05-02