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A stage set for a memorial or ritual puja in an indoor hall with pale yellow curtains. At centre, a large framed portrait shows a young man with long dark hair seated in meditation in orange robes with rudraksha beads, garlanded with white and red flowers, placed on an orange-draped seat. To the right, a smaller framed portrait of an older man with short hair in white clothing, garlanded with flowers, sits on an orange-draped chair. Brass oil lamps, a plate of flowers, bananas, betel leaves and offerings are laid on white cloths in front. Red and white garlands hang across the backdrop and two fans stand at the sides. No living people are visible. The swami portrait is a depiction, labelled only by the page; identity is not asserted from appearance.

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Indoor stage prepared for a memorial or honour ceremony with yellow curtains and red-and-white flower garlands strung across the back. A large framed portrait of a young man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and a garland, sits centre-back; it is a depiction, not a physical person. To the right stands a smaller framed portrait of an older man with a garland on an orange-draped chair. Two orange-covered chairs sit under the portraits. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, a plate of flowers and a tray of bananas, betel leaves, white flowers and fruit are laid on white cloths in front. No people are visible.Ritual altar set up in a hall with a gold curtain backdrop draped with red and white flower garlands. A large framed portrait of a young man in saffron robes seated in meditation pose, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, sits centre-back above an orange-draped seat. Beside it, a smaller framed portrait of an older man in orange garments with a garland hangs above a second orange-draped seat. In front are brass oil lamps, a plate of flowers, bananas, and offerings of rice and betel-type items on banana leaves. No people are physically present in the scene.A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a draped orange cloth throne-like seat before golden curtains. The portrait shows a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, a red forehead mark, white flower garland and beaded mala, raising one hand. Red and white flower garlands hang around the frame. In front stand a tray of pink flowers, a banana leaf with offerings, a bowl of bananas, small brass oil lamps and a silver bowl. No people are physically present. The setting resembles a puja arrangement and is shown as a devotional display rather than a live ritual.Photograph of an indoor hall set up for a ritual offering. Two orange-draped chairs sit against a yellow curtain decorated with red, white and pink flower garlands. On the left chair stands a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes wearing a long beaded necklace and a garland of white and pink flowers. On the right, a gold-framed portrait of a man in orange garments with a white garland rests on the chair. In front, banana leaves hold rice, vegetables and sweets, alongside a bunch of bananas, a silver plate of flowers, brass oil lamps and small pots of red flowers. A wall display above the left shows two framed photographs. No living people are visible.Indoor ritual space with a yellow curtain backdrop draped with red and white flower garlands. A large framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes and beaded necklace is hung centrally above an orange-draped seat, with a second framed portrait on a chair at right. A woman in an orange sari with red blouse sits at left reading papers beside a banana-leaf offering table with fruit and flowers. At right, a man in white kurta with yellow shawl sits reading near a banana-leaf offering and brass lamps. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and flowers sit on the floor platform. Two ceiling fans and a decorative grille panel flank the room.A framed photograph on an easel-like stand shows a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged, smiling and raising one hand, wearing a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold chain. The framed portrait is hung with white and pink flower garlands. Below it, an orange-draped seat is set in front of a yellow curtain, with a tray of pink and white flowers, a banana leaf holding rice, a bowl of bananas, brass oil lamps and a small offering setup on a white cloth. The framed portrait's caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The scene is an empty altar arrangement with no physical people present.Indoor shrine room with a yellow curtain backdrop and garlands of white and red flowers draped along the top. On a low platform, a large framed portrait shows a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a beaded necklace seated in meditation, garlanded with white flowers and marigolds; orange cushions and a draped orange seat sit before it. To the right, a smaller framed photo of another man in orange is also garlanded, with an orange-draped chair. Two people kneel on a green-leaf mat before a tray of flowers and offerings: a woman in a red blouse and orange sari, and a bald man in white with a yellow shawl, doing a padapuja-style ritual. Brass oil lamps and a small offering plate with rice and fruit are arranged on the floor.A photograph of an indoor altar set up on a low stage before a gold curtain decorated with green leaf swags. Two framed portraits, each garlanded with red and white flowers, sit on tiger-striped cushioned seats draped in orange cloth, flanked by palm fronds. The portraits show men with long hair; no one is physically present. To the right stands a white-draped table with small framed photographs and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps stand at each side, and a brass tray with yellow flowers, fruit, a plate of offerings, and kalasha-style brass vessels lies on the floor in front. Colourful patterned panels frame the stage.Indoor ritual shraddha setting with a large framed portrait of a young man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, seated before a leafy backdrop and garlanded with white and orange flowers. Beside it, a smaller framed portrait of an older man in white is garlanded, and both have orange cloth draped over seats. A woman in an orange sari with maroon border sits on the left with hands folded in prayer. On the right, a young man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl sits with hands joined in prayer before a leaf-plate of food. Brass oil lamps, banana bunches, a flower-decorated tray, and white-draped low tables with banana leaves are arranged across the floor. Red and white garlands hang across the yellow curtain behind.Indoor ritual set-up in a hall with a yellow curtain backdrop draped with red and white flower garlands. A large framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits in lotus pose on a draped orange seat, with a smaller framed portrait beside a second orange-draped chair. Offerings are arranged on banana leaves and a tray of bananas, with brass lamps and vessels in front. A woman in an orange sari with a red border reads from papers while seated at a low table, and a young man in white with a yellow shawl sits on a mat reading from a sheet. Two wall posters with images are visible at the left.Indoor shrine room with a large framed portrait of a young man with long dark hair wearing saffron robes and rudraksha malas, garlanded with white and red flower necklaces, set against a gold curtain. Two orange-draped seats and a flower-decorated tray stand before it. A woman in an orange sari with maroon border sits on the floor arranging food on a banana leaf, and a man in white with a yellow shawl sits beside her. Brass oil lamps and a plate with flowers and fruit are on the floor. A portrait is labelled in the top right corner area of the room, and a TV and fans are visible in the background.A ritual room set up for a memorial puja. Two seated people sit on the floor and read from papers: a woman on the left in an orange sari with a maroon border and glasses, and a man on the right in white dhoti-style clothing with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha-style mala. In front of them are banana leaves with food offerings, fruit, flowers and brass lamps. Behind them two orange-draped chairs face the room; a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes with a mala and garland hangs above the left chair, and a framed portrait of a smiling man with a garland sits above the right chair. Yellow curtains with red and white flower garlands decorate the back wall, and a poster board with photographs is visible at upper left.