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A photograph inside a pale orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. A standing man in white kurta and white dhoti, barefoot, stands in front, smiling. Behind him a woman in a white sari with a sheer shawl and a man in white shirt and dhoti stand on metal plates on an orange cloth as a woman in a white sari lifts a garland of white flowers over the man's head. A woman in a green-and-orange silk sari sits at lower right beside offering plates of fruit. Other people in saris and traditional clothing stand at left and in the background holding white garlands. A wall map titled Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha Ashram Temples and framed photographs are visible. Atmosphere is a garland welcoming or honouring ritual.

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A photograph inside a temple-like hall with orange-painted walls and a hanging wall poster showing a world map labelled with temple locations. A man in a white kurta with a dark rudraksha mala presses a white and red flower garland onto the head of a woman kneeling in a gold-and-orange silk sari. Behind them, a bald man in a teal striped shirt and white dhoti stands with a garland, and a woman in a green salwar with a red shawl stands at left wearing a garland. A tray of fruit and offerings sits at lower right, with an oil lamp burning in front of the kneeling woman. Ritual reception or garlanding during a kriya session setting.2011-11-06A photograph of a ceremonial fire ritual inside a hall with orange-brown walls. In the centre, a woman in an orange and green silk sari, seen from behind with her hair adorned with white flower garlands, stands before a small fire pit with visible flames. A bald man in a white kurta, facing away, stands at the centre-left, and a man in a pale blue striped kurta with a white flower garland presses his palms together and smiles at left. A woman in a green kurta and white flower garlands with red accents also presses her palms in greeting at far left. Another man in white clothing and a white garland stands at right. Offerings, fruit and brass vessels lie on the floor near the fire. Wall posters and a world map of a person temples are visible behind them.2011-11-06November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph of an indoor ritual in a hall with orange-painted walls. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest and gold-toned bracelets stands at a sacred fire pit, holding a large white and orange flower garland. Beside him a man in white clothes and a dark rudraksha mala drapes the garland, while a woman in white kneels and touches it. A sitting woman in an orange sari bows at the front of the fire pit, with brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings nearby. Seated devotees in white and green watch from the floor, and an empty red and gold throne stands behind them. A world map poster on the wall is labelled as Nithyananda Vedic Temples. The scene reads as a homa-style fire ritual with garlanding.2011-11-06December 26 20092009-12-26November 29 20112011-11-29Indoor ashram hall with a corrugated metal roof, hanging yellow and green paper streamers, and bright lights. A bald man in a light teal kurta places a white and red flower garland around the neck of a woman in a dark green tunic with a red and striped shawl, who bows with hands folded. Beside them, an older man in white traditional clothing stands with hands joined, and a woman in white and another man in white with a garland receive the same blessing. Devotees in white and orange sit on the floor in rows behind a low railing, with a red carpet and an orange mat in front. Printed photographs are mounted on the wall at the back. Whether the bald man in teal is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance.2011-11-06A wedding-style ceremony in an open-sided ashram hall with a corrugated roof and white walls, decorated with yellow and orange hanging leaves. Several couples stand or kneel in pairs wearing yellow and marigold garlands. In the foreground a bride in an orange silk sari and a man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl kneel before a low wooden ritual seat. Beside them a groom in cream kurta and white dhoti holds hands with a bride in a magenta silk sari. Men in white dhotis and red kurtas, and women in saris, stand along the edges. A cameraman with a tripod is at left, and a framed picture hangs on the back wall. Visible people number roughly 15-20.2009-12-26Indoor temple-hall photograph of a ceremony with several people in white dhotis and shirts, and a woman in a blue sari with a green border and red tassels, wearing garlands of white flowers. A man in a white shirt bends forward as a woman drapes a flower garland around his neck, while a man in cream clothing lifts a garland on the right. On the left, musicians sit on mats: one plays a drum and another plays a wind instrument. Behind them hang framed pictures, a tall painted cylindrical kalasha-like decoration with yellow and orange motifs, and a black plaque on the wall. A metal pot stands on the floor at left and a metal railing runs across the foreground.2011-11-29Indoor ritual gathering on an orange cloth in a hall with orange walls and a world map poster reading NITHYANANDA VEDIC TEMPLES. A priest in white dhoti with a gold-beaded necklace and bare chest, seated at right, raises a lit oil lamp over a square yellow brick fire pit (homa/yagna) holding burning wood. Around him are brass and steel bowls of fruit, flowers, vegetables, and food offerings. Several devotees sit in white and orange clothing with palms pressed together in namaskar, including a woman in an orange and gold saree at front and a man in white at left, and a woman in red and green at left edge. Behind them, a figure in red sits on a red and gold throne, and a robed figure in saffron stands near the back wall. Steel covered pots sit in the foreground.2011-11-06A seated group at a large indoor hall with wood-panelled walls and ceiling lights. In the foreground, a young man in white kurta and dhoti sits with eyes closed, hands on his chest, while garlands of marigold and pink flowers are placed around him. To the left, a woman in a red blouse and white sari wears a gold head ornament and bangles and holds yellow and pink flowers near his head. Beside him, a woman in a green sari with gold border bows her head as a garland is placed on her. To the right, a man in white with a red-brown shawl and rudraksha-style neck beads receives a garland. An elderly man in a pink shirt and glasses stands at the back placing flower garlands, and many seated devotees fill the background, some wearing white and saffron-coloured clothing. Rose petals scatter the floor. a person is not identifiable here.2014-05-10December 26 20092009-12-26