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Photograph of a satsang event on a gold-trimmed platform in front of a peach-coloured banner with Tamil script and a faded portrait. Two metal murti statues stand on the platform: the left one wears an orange cloth, white and red garlands and a crown, holding a staff; the right one wears yellow and green garlands with a dark sari-like drape. Behind them, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red garland and ornate gold-coloured clothing sits on a decorated seat, possibly the honoured figure. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers stand around the platform, and a small oil lamp burns at the top right of the banner.

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January 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of a golden pedestal holding two garlanded murti statues, one a bronze-toned figure in orange saffron cloth and a crown with a trident-like staff, the other a silver-adorned female deity in a maroon garment with a crown, both draped in white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands. Behind them a large orange banner reads a Tamil satsang heading. Several men in white and light shirts stand around a railing watching. A small portrait-style figure appears in the background wearing orange and a flower garland, and a lit oil lamp glows at the upper right. The crowd is standing at a darshan area.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of a crowded outdoor festival scene with devotees standing behind a white barrier. In the foreground on a gold-trimmed palanquin-style base stand two silver-ornamented deity murtis dressed in garlands of yellow and maroon flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange shawl and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a maroon garment. Behind them, a woman with long dark hair in an orange-and-gold garment sits on a flower-decorated seat, and a large portrait of a man with a saffron head covering is printed on the backdrop at top left. Kalasha-like offerings with leaves sit in front of the murtis. Men and women in mixed white, grey and pink clothing crowd the background.2012-01-08Evening photograph at an outdoor satsang stage. In the foreground two silver-clad metal deity murti stand side by side, garlanded with yellow and white flowers and red roses; the left murti wears an orange shawl and holds a trident-like staff, the right holds a green-tipped staff. Behind them a large orange backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a bindi, with Tamil text and a lamp graphic. In the background a person in an orange-and-gold garment with long hair sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat garlanded with flowers; a face match is not possible from the image, so the seated figure is described by role only and identity is unsure. Several men in white shirts and a woman in a purple sari stand among the crowd, with a second onlooker in a white shirt on the right.2012-01-08Night outdoor scene at a temple-style stage. Two silver-adorned deity murti stand on a gold-trimmed platform, one draped in orange, the other in maroon, both garlanded with yellow and marigold flowers. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange and yellow robes holds a small plate and performs puja beside brass vessels and a kalasha-like pot. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white shirts and saris stands at a white barrier. A large banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with Tamil text reading "Dhyana Satsangam". A figure in orange with a garland sits at the top of the backdrop. A lit oil lamp and a screen are visible at the right.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of an evening darshan with two ornately decorated metal deity murtis standing on a gold-edged platform. The left murti wears an orange cloth, a jeweled crown, a bejeweled necklace and a white and red garland, and holds a raised ritual implement; the right murti wears a silver-jeweled necklace, a crown and a yellow and green flower garland. Behind them, devotees in light shirts stand and look on. A seated figure in saffron and red robes with a flower garland sits before a large golden throne decorated with white and orange flowers. A large painted backdrop shows a smiling face in an orange turban, and a lamp flame glows at the upper right.2012-01-08A nighttime photograph of an outdoor devotional gathering. In the foreground a priest in orange robes with a bare upper body and a bangle on his wrist holds a lit brass aarti lamp toward two deity murtis placed on a gold-ornamented pedestal, both adorned with white and yellow garlands and silver jewellery. Behind them a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange cloth and a red-and-gold garland, sits on a decorated throne with hands folded in greeting; he is shown as a candidate for a person presence, identified by long swept-back hair and an orange wrap with ornate ceremonial adornment. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand behind a white barrier, several with hands raised in prayer. A large orange banner behind the stage shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside the printed phrase "Dhyana Satsangam". Approximately ten to fifteen people are visible.2012-01-08A photograph of an outdoor tent stage with orange drapes and a Tamil banner reading a satsang heading. Two large silver-ornamented metal deity murtis wearing green and white garlands and crowns stand in front. Between them, a seated figure in orange clothing with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style garland sits before a red arched backdrop, with raised hand gestures. Two shaven-headed men in orange robes and white garlands stand at the sides, and a crowd of devotees in saris and casual clothes moves past the stage. A purple logo appears in the corner. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, orange clothing and garlands, which is a person appearance, but he is seated among statues and is partly obscured, so the identification is uncertain.2012-06-03A night-time outdoor ritual at a stage with a large backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban and a Tamil word in gold lettering. In the foreground a priest in white dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a sacred thread, holds a lit oil lamp toward two ornately dressed metal deity murti, decorated with white and yellow garlands and jewelled necklaces. Behind them, a seated man in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala and garlands sits on a gold throne decorated with flowers. Several people in white and dark clothing stand nearby, including a woman with flowers in her hair. Aarti is being performed for the deity murti during satsang.2012-01-08