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A young man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl kneels at an outdoor altar, adjusting pink flowers around a framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white-and-gold bead mala, seated and raising one hand in blessing against a tree-trunk backdrop. The framed portrait sits on a bright orange cloth with orange marigold petals and a brass plate of gold-toned sandals or padukas. A banana plant, potted shrubs and a small water bottle surround the altar on dirt ground, with signboards visible behind. Another person in white stands at the left edge.

A young man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl leans over an orange-draped table outdoors, placing pink and orange flower garlands around a large framed photograph. The framed portrait shows a long-haired figure in saffron robes with a mala necklace, seated before a tree trunk and raising one hand; it is a printed portrait, not a physical person. On the table sit an orange cloth, a folded orange shawl, a silver tray scattered with marigolds holding golden footprint-shaped ornaments, and a water bottle. Behind is a garden with banana plants, a leafy bed, a notice board and a thatched shed.

A framed photograph of a seated figure in saffron robes with a white flower garland stands on a red-cushioned gilded throne in a temple shrine. The framed portrait shows a man with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and raised hand, set against a tree backdrop. A devotee in a saffron-orange robe with long hair bows forward before the portrait. In front, a brass bowl holds a lit oil lamp flame, surrounded by yellow flower garlands on a red-draped table. Behind, a blue and gold deity murti wears colourful garlands, flanked by gold lamp stands and carved stone pillars. Fruit and flowers sit on an orange cloth at the left.

A photograph of two people kneeling and facing a framed portrait mounted on a painted banyan-tree backdrop. The framed portrait shows a smiling figure with long dark hair in an orange robe with a beaded mala, one hand raised, set among red and white garlands. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt sits with his back to the camera at left, and a person in an orange sleeveless garment with a white and red garland kneels at right. A metal tray holding rose petals and flower offerings sits at the bottom of the frame against a yellow wall.

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Outdoor ritual under a canopy at a homa fire pit lined with white stucco and marigold petals. A priest in a saffron-orange shawl and orange headcloth, with glasses and gold bangles, kneels at the square pit and offers from a brass tray. Beside him a young man in a white shirt and yellow shawl holds a ritual object. Behind the pit a framed photograph shows a robed figure in orange seated in meditation, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, on a carved wooden throne draped in orange and garlanded with red and white flowers. Brass oil lamps with yellow flowers stand at left. Several seated women in white and orange sit in the background under palm trees.

Outdoor photo at a roadside festival under a canopy of banana trees and palms strung with white and blue flags. A man in an orange shawl and orange garland of red and white flowers, with an orange headwrap, points toward a framed portrait on a white-draped table. The portrait, labelled "Om Hreem Nithyanandaya Namah", shows a figure seated on an ornate throne. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tray of flowers and grain in front of the table. Surrounding men and boys in white clothes watch the scene. a person: the orange-shawled man with long hair, orange headwrap and flower garland fits the candidate cues, but the appearance is not certain enough to confirm.

A homa ritual in an outdoor temple courtyard with a fire burning on a low pit ringed by stacked brown blocks decorated with red and yellow flowers. A seated priest in white clothes and a yellow shawl, holding a small cup, performs the offering at the left. Behind the fire, a large framed portrait labelled with a name in orange saffron robes, rudraksha beads and a white flower garland sits on a red velvet throne draped with a red and green garland. Brass oil lamps, a silver kalasha with flowers, a brass bowl and coconut-shaped offerings with flowers are arranged on the stone floor, with carved stone walls behind.

A photograph of a puja at a shrine. A framed portrait of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white beaded mala, one hand raised in blessing, is garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers and set on a red armchair-style seat. Behind it stands a gilded deity murti draped in red cloth. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged at left, tending offerings. In front are stacked dark blocks, a glass bowl with a yellow fruit, brass vessels, rose petals and banana leaves with fruit. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and incense smoke rises through the scene. The portrait is a depiction, not a person present, so the in-person candidate is absent.

A photograph of a puja at an outdoor camp with red and cream draped fabric behind it. On a white-covered table stands a framed portrait of a figure in saffron robes and red tilak, garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers; a label on the frame reads "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". In front, a young man in white kurta with an orange shawl holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward the portrait. Beside him, another young man in white with an orange shawl stands with palms joined in prayer. A man in a light shirt bows with eyes closed, and a plate of offerings sits on a banana leaf with rice and sweets. Several people are partly visible at the lower edge.