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A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged on a purple cushion beside a square white homa fire pit, hands folded over offerings. Brass and steel bowls, a wooden ladle, lotus-shaped petals, a brass lamp and bananas lie around the pit. Behind him a row of brass kalashas dressed with red, white, blue and orange cloths and mango leaves stands on a white draped table. To the right, a framed portrait of a robed figure in orange with a long rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold chair, a seated devotee's throne-like peetha. A signboard in the background lists satsang, devotional worship and meditation.

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An outdoor temple courtyard with a smoking homa fire pit in the centre and an empty golden-legged throne with a red cushioned seat to the right. A framed portrait on the throne shows a seated man in orange robes with a white flower garland and beaded necklaces, though the figure is a printed image, not a physical person. To the left, a red wooden platform holds brass kalasha pots with marigold garlands, a brass lamp, bowls and a purple cushion. Behind is a large banner with photos and Kannada text, and banana plants and pink flowers fill the background. No physical people are visible.2012-04-07Evening outdoor ritual on an orange-floored platform under a corrugated roof with paper garlands. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, a heavy gold necklace of beads, gold armbands and an orange dhoti-style garment with a gold border stands at right of centre, holding a silver tray of offerings toward a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border who receives it with both hands. Behind them a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes stands, and to the right a red-and-gold ornate chair sits near a brass oil lamp. A sunken square fire pit with a copper vessel is in the foreground, and two more orange-robed men with rudraksha malas stand at the far right. A banner on the left reads satsang and Meet the Master, with photographs and a phone number, behind them. The long-haired figure in orange and gold matches the page's a person reference, but appearance alone is uncertain, so the candidate is described only by role and adornments.2011-10-26A photograph of an outdoor ritual platform with an orange cloth floor and a homa-style fire pit set in a white stone structure. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti sits cross-legged at left with hands joined in prayer. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands near the pit. Two saffron-robed men stand at centre-right, one holding items near the pit. At far right a man in a saffron-and-green dress sits on a red velvet and gold throne, wearing a saffron shawl and ornate gold necklace. Behind them two large painted deity murti stand, one with a red turban and garlands, the other with a dark crown and purple garlands. A red banner reads Sarva Darshan MEET the Master with photographs and a sign reading Satsang and Pratyaksha Pada Pooja. Offerings of plantain, flowers, coconut and leaves sit on brass plates.2011-12-16Evening scene at an outdoor shrine with a painted orange wall and a signboard reading Sarva Darshan, Meet the Master, with photos and Kannada text. A shaved-headed young priest in white dhoti and shawl sits cross-legged at a pujas platform in front of brass kalashas topped with yellow flowers. Behind him stand colourful deity murtis, one with a crown and trident and another adorned with red garlands. To the right, an empty red and gold peetha throne holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha mala. Several people are partially visible at the bottom edge, seated among the audience.2011-07-08Outdoor temple courtyard with orange-washed walls and a sign board reading "Sarva Darshan MEET the Master" with "Satsang", "Devotional worship Pratyaksha Pada Pooja" and "Admission free" text. Two large deity figures with red and purple garments and marigold garlands stand at left, one with a red turban and multiple arms. A seated priest in white dhoti and shawl sits before a square fire pit with brass bowls, a kalasha pot, and offerings of flowers and fruit, joining his hands in worship. On the right, a man in a green and yellow silk dhoti with gold necklaces sits on a red velvet throne chair, while two shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand conversing nearby. Brass vessels and a large steel pot sit on the platform.2011-12-16October 05 20112011-10-05A man seated on an ornate red velvet throne with gold-carved arms and legs sits with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes closed, in a devotional setting. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and matching shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a bare chest. Behind him stands a black stone deity murti draped in white cloth and a garland. To the left, a white and pink deity figure with flower garlands stands beside a brass oil lamp (deepa) and potted plants on tiered steps. Brass plates hold flowers, food offerings and a small lamp on the floor. A banner on the wall shows photographs and Kannada text, with a satsang notice and 'Admission Free Everyday 7:00-9:00 pm'. Strings of lights hang overhead. Swamiji (probable): long hair tied in a bun, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala seated on a throne during devotional worship.2011-10-04December 16 20112011-12-16December 31 20112011-12-31A photo of a padapuja-style devotional ritual in an outdoor courtyard. A young girl in an orange and gold shawl over a pink dress sits on a chair with her bare feet placed on a brass tray. A man in white dhoti and white shirt with a gold-bordered shawl sits on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste, with brass dishes, a kalasha-like vessel and a feather fan nearby. Behind them is a large framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a long mala, seated on a red and gold throne. A printed caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. A small deity murti in pink fabric stands at left. Potted plants and a red-and-white wall with a poster sit behind. Petals are scattered on the ground.2011-10-04October 04 20112011-10-04October 05 20112011-10-05