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A photograph of a fire ritual at an outdoor altar. A priest in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head cloth sits cross-legged on a mat before a small homa fire with offerings, gesturing with one hand and holding a long ladle-like spoon. A microphone is clipped near his face. Behind him stands a framed portrait garlanded with yellow, orange and purple marigolds and white jasmine strands, showing a figure in orange robes and a white garland seated before a tree trunk, raising one hand; the portrait sits on a red cushioned throne-like chair with a gold-framed base. Brass vessels, plates of fruit and flowers and garlands decorate the setting.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on the ground at a ritual setup, speaking into a microphone on a stand while gesturing with one hand. He wears a large ceremonial gold necklace and beaded rudraksha-style mala. Before him are rows of brass plates, yellow turmeric-coloured blocks, a brass kalasha-type vessel and oil lamps, and a small fire pit with smoke rising. To the right, a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes with a bead necklace is garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers, placed on a red velvet armchair with a gold footstool draped in orange cloth. A red hanging cloth and a wall board are behind. The scene suggests a puja or homa setup.2009-12-28A photograph of a temple shrine with a fire homa in progress. In the foreground at left, a priest in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits cross-legged, tending offerings laid on a cloth: bananas, apples, pineapple and other fruit, plus bowls of grains. A small brass vessel and ladle rest beside a flame burning in a brick fire pit. Behind the fire, a red and gold cushioned chair stands before a framed portrait of a figure with long hair and saffron clothing, garlanded with white and red flowers and yellow marigolds. A small red-garlanded deity murti sits in front of the chair. Red and yellow floral garlands drape the stone wall.December 28 20092009-12-28December 28 20092009-12-28A photograph of a fire ritual before a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland, one hand raised in blessing, under a banyan-like tree backdrop. The framed portrait is garlanded with orange and white flowers and sits on a gold-trimmed orange-draped stand with red upholstered arms. A bald man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl kneels at lower left, feeding offerings from a tray into a red fire pit with visible flames. Brass oil lamps stand at either side, and brass plates of fruit and offerings surround the fire. The portrait depicts a depiction, not a physical person in the scene, so the single physical person is the kneeling priest.2010-01-14A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in front of a framed portrait on a gilded red-cushioned chair, garlanded with red and green flowers. The framed portrait is labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and shows a smiling figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace seated before a banyan root backdrop; this is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a man in white clothes with a yellow shawl sits on a mat, holding incense sticks beside a brass lamp. A fire burns in a stack of brick-like blocks decorated with red and yellow flowers, with brass bowls, coconuts, fruit, bundled sticks and offering trays arranged on an orange cloth. Behind, a red-draped deity murti is decorated with garlands.2010-06-07December 28 20092009-12-28A framed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes and a long flower garland with a gold pendant sits on a red velvet throne chair with gold trim. He sits in lotus pose on a patterned cushion in front of a banyan tree with aerial roots and raises one hand in greeting. A brass bowl of burning flame sits in front of the chair, with orange cloth draped over the armrests. Behind, orange-robed figures and brass vessels appear. A printed caption on the frame reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The portrait is a depiction on a print, not a physical person present. Visible people: none physically present in the foreground.2009-12-03July 08 20102010-07-08A golden ornate throne with lion-shaped armrests sits centrally, flanked by flower garlands of orange, red, yellow and white blooms. On the seat is a framed portrait of a young man in saffron-orange robes with a white bead necklace, seated in lotus pose with one hand raised, in front of a tree trunk. A white brick-like altar with marigold petals and a brass vessel lies below the throne. At left, a seated priest in saffron robes and an orange headwrap, holding a microphone and gesturing, sits beside the throne. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. a person cues on the portrait include long swept hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the seated speaker is a priest in saffron.2009-12-24A 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.2010-06-06December 28 20092009-12-28