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A photograph of an outdoor ritual on a raised golden platform beneath trees. A man in an orange-saffron kurta with a red dhoti stands at the right, leaning forward and holding a small lamp or fire vessel near a flame. Behind him are golden deity murtis draped in garlands, with a golden makara-style pillar. Devotees in white clothes sit at the front; a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala sits in the foreground, and a man in a striped shirt stands nearby. A brass vessel sits on the platform edge. A framed photo, a bell and orange flags are visible, and a black banner with Tamil text runs along the platform. Several people are visible, clustered at the front and sides.

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Outdoor temple-style ceremony at a golden ratha-style shrine decorated with white and orange flower garlands. Two deity murtis stand at the back draped in pink and red cloth, with a golden lion or yali figure at each side. A framed portrait on the left shows a man with long dark hair in orange clothing. In the foreground, a man in a long orange kurta with a maroon border leans forward holding a small oil lamp or fire, with a flame visible at the edge of the shrine. Several people in white dhotis or shirts stand and sit nearby, including a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala. Red and orange flags and a small bell are visible on the dais.Outdoor ritual homa at a shrine decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. A young man in saffron-orange robes stands at left holding a plate of offerings. A framed portrait in the upper left, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in small print, shows a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, garlanded with white and orange flowers. Behind the homa a golden shrine holds a deity murti in a red cloth with garlands. A small fire burns in a brick fire pit in the foreground, with a kalasha and flowers beside it. Seated devotees in white and yellow fill the lower edge, and a red banner with a yellow sign hangs at upper right.2008-11-18Outdoor ritual with a standing man in orange saffron robes holding a small offering plate at the left edge, facing a shrine. Seated devotees in the foreground, several with dark hair, one in white with a yellow shawl, face the shrine. Behind a brick fire pit with a bright flame, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated figure in orange robes, framed with white and orange-yellow garlands. To the right, a golden shrine holds deity murtis with garlands, a lion sculpture on the pillar, and a banner of orange and yellow marigold garlands. Orange bunting and a white cloth with a small garland and kalasha-like vessel sit in front of the shrine. The scene reads as a homa or puja at an outdoor event.November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor puja at a shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. A standing man in orange robes holds a lit oil lamp toward a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with garlands and rudraksha beads, placed beside a golden deity murti in a red and pink garment. A small brick fire pit with burning flames sits in front, and a white cloth covers an offering table with flowers and a kalasha-like pot. Several seated women and girls in white clothing, one with a braid and a hair ornament, sit with their backs to the camera watching the ritual. A banner with Tamil text hangs at right, and black plaques with white writing sit on the shrine platform.A photograph of an outdoor ritual beneath a roofed open pavilion. A standing priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl holds a lit oil lamp toward a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, the portrait garlanded with white and yellow flowers. Behind it stands a golden shrine with a deity murti in a pink cloth, garlanded with flowers. In front, a small brick fire pit burns with a flame and offerings, and a kalasha with mango leaves sits on a white cloth. Several seated devotees, mostly women and girls in white and cream saris with braided hair, face the altar with hands folded. Tamil text is printed on black boards nearby.A photograph of a homam-style ritual in an open pavilion. A man in an orange kurta and dhoti stands at left holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward a framed portrait garlanded with white and orange flowers. The portrait shows a man in orange robes seated in meditation. Behind them a gilded shrine with flower garlands holds two standing deity murtis draped in red and pink, with a small blue deity figure below. Several women in white and cream sarees sit on a striped mat facing the shrine, one in a pink blouse, their hair in braids. A small framed photo and marigold offerings sit on a white cloth nearby. Wooden pillars frame the pavilion with orange and yellow banners, and a sign with Tamil text is visible at the right.2008-11-18Outdoor homam at a shrine: a man in orange robes stands at left holding a lit oil lamp toward a framed portrait draped in white and yellow garlands. Behind the portrait is a deity murti in red and pink cloth with garlands, flanked by a gilded carved shrine arch with a lion figure. In front, a small brick fire pit burns with offerings. Seated women in white saris with braided hair, and one man in an orange shawl, face the fire with hands folded. A large banner with a portrait hangs at right. Orange and white garlands and marigolds decorate the scene under trees.2008-11-18Outdoor photo of a decorated golden ratha-style shrine on a wooden platform. A man with curly dark hair, wearing an orange upper cloth and orange dhoti with maroon border, stands with his back to the camera holding a lit flame toward two large metal deity murtis with crowns, draped in pink and magenta silk and garlanded with white jasmine and yellow-red flower strands. A small blue-robed statue sits in front, also garlanded, with an offering tray of betel leaves and fruit. To the left stands a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in orange seated in meditation posture, with a flower garland. Golden carved lion and figure reliefs decorate the shrine pillars. A brass tray with money sits on the floor at lower left. +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional gathering under an open pavilion. A man in saffron-orange kurta and dhoti stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward a framed portrait draped with yellow and white marigold garlands. The framed portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala, sitting before a tree backdrop. Behind it, a shrine with golden carved pillars and red curtains holds a pair of deity murtis in pink and red garments with garlands. A second framed picture stands nearby, and a white draped seat with flowers rests in front. Several women and girls in white and cream saris sit on mats facing the shrine, some with long braided hair, one in a pink blouse. A dark stone plaque with Tamil script hangs on the pillar. Orange and red flags are visible at the edges.Outdoor homa at a shrine under trees. A standing priest in orange robes holds a lamp toward a framed portrait draped with a garland of yellow and white flowers; the portrait shows a seated figure in orange with beads. Behind is a golden canopy shrine with deity murtis in red and pink garments, marigold garlands and a small Krishna figure. A brick fire pit with a flame sits in front, with a white cloth-covered offering table to the left. About a dozen seated women in white saris and orange-bordered cloth, several with long braids, sit facing the fire with hands folded. A printed banner hangs on the right.2008-11-18A photograph of an outdoor ritual before a small temple shrine. A standing man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl holds a flaming aarti lamp over a framed portrait garlanded with white and marigold flowers; the portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes, labelled only as a printed image. A seated man in white clothes with an orange shawl sits at left beside a brick fire pit (homa/yagna) with flames and flower offerings, bananas and brass vessels. At right a shrine with a deity murti (figures with trident and garlands) is decorated with marigold garlands and red drapery. Dry trees and a colourful kolam rangoli frame the scene, and a poster at left shows another portrait. Visible people are a standing priest, a seated man and partially visible figures at the lower edge. +1 copies