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A photograph of a ceremonial lamp lighting on a stage. A man in a pink kurta and white dhoti holds a large brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) with both hands, while a woman in a gold-and-maroon saree stands beside him with her hands raised. To the right, a man in white with his palms pressed together in namaste faces the stage. Behind them stand several more people in white, and a framed deity image sits on a decorated table with fruit, flowers and a kalasha-style offering on a green-draped platform. Green garland decorations hang in the background.

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A photograph of a stage event where a man with a shaved head, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits on an ornate wooden throne with carved armrests and white flower garlands draped over its sides. In front of him a man in white clothing stands with his hands folded in a reverent gesture, and a second man in a white shirt stands at the right beside a bowl of offerings. Yellow and white flower arrangements sit on the stage floor, with dark curtains and a microphone stand visible behind. a person appearance is unclear from this image, so the seated figure is described by role only.2010-08-31Photo 11727029 +1 copiesAugust 15 20102010-08-15 +1 copiesAugust 31 20102010-08-31April 17 20212021-04-17 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor stage with red carpet and yellow-orange drapes, where a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a floral garland overhead wears an orange saffron robe and has long dark hair. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the left of the throne, while a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at the far left and women in red and maroon saris attend the throne. The seated figure's appearance shows long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, and the person is receiving attention from the attendants. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a small table with papers sits near the throne. a person is seated on the throne in orange saffron, with long hair and ornate gold attire, while attendants in white and red saris and a man in white shirt assist nearby.2009-01-01September 12 20112011-09-12 +1 copiesPhoto 11726431 +1 copiesA woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at left, holding a brass lamp (aarti) and a small brass vessel during a puja. Behind her, another woman in an orange sari stands at a seated position. At right, a draped table holds a decorated deity murti or image wrapped in pink and white fabric, with brass vessels and a plate of offerings. A colourful striped and embroidered canopy hangs above the altar, and a decorated ceremonial umbrella with fringe stands in the background against a patterned orange wall. A brown and gold cushioned seat sits in the middle. The setting looks like a room used for worship, with flowers in a vase at back.2005-05-25A woman in a lavender-pink sari with a gold border lights a brass oil lamp placed before a large framed portrait garlanded with yellow marigolds and white flowers. The portrait shows a long-haired man in saffron-toned clothing and a rudraksha mala, seated beneath a tree; a printed caption on the frame reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Beside her, other women stand in saris, one in green and one in white and pink, with hands folded or near the offering. A plate of flatbreads and fresh fruit, including oranges, apples and bananas, sits on a table draped in white. The scene is a domestic devotional offering in a home setting.August 15 20102010-08-15 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20092009-01-01 +1 copies