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A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a marble-walled hall. On the left, a shaved-headed elderly man in saffron cloth and a gold-toned bracelet sits on a red velvet throne beside a gilded lion figure, offering something from a red tray of fruit to devotees. Behind him, a younger person in saffron robes, a red-orange garland and a headband sits beside a gilded deity murti. A dense crowd of devotees in white and pale shirts reaches forward with cupped hands and a large orange cloth covers a table. Cameras and a microphone stand at the edge, and a glass display cabinet holds framed pictures behind the crowd.

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May 12 20122012-05-12A satsang in a marble-walled hall with a golden deity murti at the upper left. Two seated figures sit on maroon velvet cushions with gold lion-form armrests. The figure on the left is a shaved-headed elderly man, bare-chested, wearing an orange wrap, rudraksha mala and a head band with beads, holding a small cup. The figure in the centre wears an orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and a golden necklace, with a tilak, and extends his right arm toward the audience. Before them a long orange cloth covers a table with a red tray of apples and a small bowl. Many devotees in white and cream shirts sit on the floor, several with hands folded or raised, and a video camera on a tripod is at the centre.2012-05-12 +1 copiesMay 12 20122012-05-12A photograph inside a gold-and-marble hall where a seated, bare-chested man with a shaved head, white vibhuti markings on his forehead, red floral headband, rudraksha mala and gold chain sits on a red velvet throne beside a golden lion-form armrest. Behind him, a second seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-gold garland sits on a similar throne. A row of seated and standing devotees, including men in white shirts, faces a red tray of apples on an orange cloth, while a video camera on a tripod records the scene.2012-05-12Photo inside a temple-style hall with polished marble walls and a gold-framed throne. Seated on the left, an elderly bare-chested man with white sacred markings on his forehead and a red-and-gold headband wears orange cloth and a beaded necklace, gesturing toward a companion. Beside him, a younger person in orange robes and garland sits on a red-cushioned seat. A standing monk in orange with a rudraksha mala and small pouch faces a line of men in white dhotis and shirts, several holding offerings. A red tray holds coconuts, fruit and small silver items, with a silver pot and folded orange cloth in front. Framed pictures and a flat-screen display are on the right wall.2012-05-10May 12 20122012-05-12A bald, bare-chested elderly man with a red and white beaded garland on his head and a rudraksha mala sits on a velvet throne-like seat with gold lion-head arm rests, extending his hand to give prasad. In front of him, an orange-draped table holds a red tray of apples. Many devotees in white shirts, white dhotis and pastel clothes stretch hands forward to receive blessings, while a seated monk in orange robes sits behind him. Pillars of beige marble and framed portraits line the background, with a blue door behind the crowd. Around 30 to 40 people are visible.2012-05-12May 12 20122012-05-12May 10 20122012-05-10 +1 copiesPhoto 11732633 +1 copiesA photograph inside an ornate marble-walled hall with a gold-framed backdrop. A bald, bare-chested man in saffron cloth with a red-and-white headband leans forward to receive offerings, reaching toward a row of devotees in white dhotis and shirts who hold items out, including a figure with a tilak at the front. Seated behind him on a gold throne is a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and a standing attendant in orange with a mala holds objects nearby. A red tray with compartments holds small items, a silver urn sits on an orange cloth, and a metal rail runs along the table. Text on the image reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, . a person identity is uncertain, so the seated saffron-clad figure is described by role only2012-05-10Photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an ornate hall with gold-toned walls and a gilded throne-like seat. A bald elderly man with white sacred ash marks on his forehead and a red beaded headband sits on a maroon velvet seat, wearing an orange cloth and a dark beaded necklace; he is handing a small silver vessel toward devotees. Beside him another seated figure in orange robes and a beaded garland gestures. Before them stands a red-and-orange box filled with red apples on an orange cloth. A white-haired woman in a red blouse and gold bangles reaches forward with cupped hands, alongside several men in shirts pressing forward to receive prasad. A video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a crowd of onlookers stands in the background.2012-05-12