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Indoor photograph of a puja setup on a blue cloth mat against a pale patterned wall. A woman in a cream-white sari kneels at left, holding a white cloth or garland over a black framed board on a low wooden stand. A second person in orange-saffron robes with a long dark braid and an orange-and-maroon garment kneels at centre, handling the same white cloth. A third person in orange robes sits at right, partly visible. The low table holds fruit including apples and bananas, brass vessels, flower petals, red roses and white flowers, and stacks of books stand against the wall at right.

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A photograph of a small tiled room with a blue cloth on the floor where a puja is being performed. A woman in a cream-white saree with a gold border kneels at left, offering something on a square wooden tray. Two men in orange ochre robes kneel in the centre and right; one has long dark hair and a gold necklace, the other wears a wristwatch and holds rice-like offerings over the tray. Fruit plates with apples and oranges, bowls, silver cups, flower garlands and a brass pot are arranged on the floor. A photo caption overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of a seated puja in a plain tiled room. A man with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, seated on a white-draped seat with a maroon and gold shawl. He extends his hands toward a woman in a cream sari who kneels on a blue cloth, holding an offering over a silver plate. Before them stand silver bowls, a plate of fruit with apples, oranges and bananas, flowers, and a wooden box. Another man in orange sits at the right edge, and a fourth person in yellow is partly visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be a padapuja or similar ritual offering.2009-07-25A photograph of a pada puja ritual in a tiled room. A central figure with long dark hair, in saffron-orange robes, a gold-and-beaded necklace and a multi-strand gold chain, sits with palms pressed in namaskar on a white-draped seat with a purple-and-gold embroidered cloth. A woman in a cream sari with a gold border kneels on a blue mat, holding an open book, while a saffron-robed attendant beside her gestures near a brass lamp. Silver and brass vessels, a plate of yellow sweets, oranges and apples sit on a white cloth, with flower garlands at the right edge and a tray of fruit and ritual items at the left.2009-07-25A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long hair, a red bindi, a sleeveless orange garment and layered gold necklaces sits with palms pressed together in namaskar during a pada puja. A woman in a white sari kneels at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward him, while a man in orange robes with folded hands sits at right. Before them stand brass vessels, a plate of fruit including oranges and apples, flower petals and a silver kalasha on a white-draped table. The setting is a tiled wall with a bed of blue cloth beneath.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long swept-back hair, a white-and-orange flower garland and a maroon-and-gold shawl, sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a white-draped platform. A woman in a cream sari, with a lit oil lamp held in her hands, performs aarti before him while a young man in white kurta, with hands folded in prayer, sits to the left. A tray holds oranges, bananas and offerings, and silver plates and vessels with flowers and sweets are arranged in the foreground. The setting is a plain tiled wall.2009-07-25A photograph of a padapuja in an indoor room with pale tiled walls. A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a red-and-white flower garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold chain, and rests his hand on a woman who bows her head to his feet in a white sari with a pink blouse and pearl necklace. Beside them a young woman in a pink floral top holds a pink plastic bag, and two young men in orange clothes sit with hands folded in prayer. On the blue floor in front stand brass vessels, a plate of rice, fruit, a yellow sweet and a lit oil lamp, used for worship.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor room with cream textured walls. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a white garland with red flowers and a gold necklace, sits on a white cushioned seat with his hands pressed together in prayer. Before him a woman in a white sari with a magenta blouse kneels on a blue cloth and washes his feet. Other people in orange and yellow clothing sit nearby. Offerings on the floor include a brass plate with rice, sliced and whole fruit including apples and oranges, and small bowls. A stack of books and a vase of yellow flowers stand at the right edge.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A seated man in orange robes with a long white flower garland and red floral garland sits on a raised white-draped seat against a tiled wall, his hands clasped with a man in white kurta who kneels before him. A woman in a cream and gold sari sits at left. Behind, two men in orange robes sit beside a table holding brass vessels, a plate of fruit with oranges and apples, and flower petals. Two men in yellow shirts sit at the lower right and bottom center. The scene is a devotional ritual in a small room with a tiled wall.2009-07-25