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A ritual observance in an indoor hall with a yellow curtain backdrop draped with red and orange garlands. Center stage, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs above an orange-draped seat, with a second framed portrait on a smaller orange-draped seat to the right. Four people are seated on the floor before leaf plates of flowers and fruit and brass vessels. A woman in an orange sari with a red shawl sits at a white-covered table reading from papers, a man in white with a yellow shawl sits beside her reading, another man in white with a yellow shawl sits at left with hands joined, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl sits at right, eyes lowered. Oil lamps and brass items stand on the platform, and a sign at upper right reads 'Please keep silence'.

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A photograph of a ritual hall with a yellow curtain behind a raised platform. A framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes and a garland hangs at centre, with a smaller framed portrait on an orange-draped seat at right. Four people are seated on the floor in front of offerings on banana leaves with small metal cups and a kalasha; a woman in an orange sari reads from a paper at left-centre, two men in white with yellow shawls sit with hands folded in prayer at left, and a man in white with a yellow shawl sits reading at right. A banner of framed photographs runs along the upper wall, and a bookshelf stands at left. Garlands of red and orange flowers decorate the curtain and the portrait.A ritual gathering in an indoor hall with a yellow curtain backdrop decorated with red and white flower garlands. A framed portrait of a man in orange robes with a mala and flower garland hangs centrally, and a smaller framed photo sits on an orange-covered chair at right. A woman in an orange sari with a red blouse sits at a table reading from a sheet of paper. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls sit on the floor at left and right, one with palms pressed together and another reading from paper. Banana leaves hold offerings of white flowers, fruit and sweets, with steel tumblers, a brass lamp and a kalasha-style brass vessel nearby. Oil lamps and flower arrangements stand on the orange-draped dais.Indoor photo of a hall with a tiled floor where four people sit in prayer during a ritual. Two men on the left wear white kurtas with yellow shawls and sit with palms pressed together, one on a red mat. A woman in an orange sari sits at a white-draped table with a plate of offerings. On the right, a person in white with a yellow shawl sits with hands folded before a plate of leaves, flowers and fruit. At the back, a framed photo with a flower garland shows a figure in orange, and a second framed portrait with a garland sits on an orange-draped chair beside a yellow curtain swagged with flower garlands. Oil lamps stand on the stage and a banner with photographs hangs along the top wall.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 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.A photograph of an indoor hall with a tiled floor, where four people sit on mats in a ritual setting. Three seated people in white clothes with yellow shawls face the front, with plates of leaves, flowers and fruit set before them. A woman in an orange sari sits at the centre reading from a paper. Behind them, a raised area has two orange-draped chairs, a framed portrait of a woman with a flower garland, and a second framed portrait of a man, with brass lamps and offerings. Yellow drapes are hung with red and white flower garlands, and a wall of framed photographs and bookshelves stands at the back.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.A photograph of an indoor ritual in a hall with yellow curtains and a framed portrait garlanded with white and red flowers. The portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace in a wooded setting, labelled as a portrait of Paramahamsa Nithyananda in the caption beneath it. A woman in an orange sari with a maroon border sits before a low table, reading from a sheet of paper. In front of her, a seated man in a white dhoti and a yellow-collared shirt presses his palms together while another man in white beside him holds a page. Banana leaves hold rice and food offerings on the white-covered table and on the floor, with steel tumblers and small bowls placed among them. An orange cloth covers a seat beneath the portrait.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 shrine hall with two women seated on the floor before banana-leaf plates of food offerings, one in orange sari on left and one in white with yellow shawl on right, preparing offerings. Behind them, two orange-draped thrones sit before a framed portrait of a man in orange robes with a garland and a bead necklace, and a smaller framed photo on the right with a garland. Marigold garlands drape across yellow curtains, with brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, bananas and fruit on a white-covered platform. Overhead a banner shows framed photographs and Telugu-language text.Indoor photo in a library-like hall with bookshelves and a banner of framed images across the top. Four people sit on the floor reading from books or papers, with banana-leaf plates of food and small steel cups before them. A woman in an orange sari with a maroon border sits on a white plastic chair at center. A man in the foreground wears a white dhoti and a yellow shawl and reads from a book. On the right, an orange-draped seat and brass oil lamps stand with red flowers and garlands. Two other men in white with yellow shawls sit cross-legged at left. A brass bowl and fruit sit on a white cloth at right.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.