Photograph of a long open-sided hall with a corrugated roof where devotees in white clothes with yellow sashes sit in rows on colourful striped mats during a puja. At the far end a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, flanked by brass offerings and trays. Several people in white with orange shawls sit in front of the throne, and a whiteboard stands to the right. - Nithyanandapedia

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Photograph of a long open-sided hall with a corrugated roof where devotees in white clothes with yellow sashes sit in rows on colourful striped mats during a puja. At the far end a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, flanked by brass offerings and trays. Several people in white with orange shawls sit in front of the throne, and a whiteboard stands to the right.

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Interior of an open-sided pavilion with a tin roof and a central aisle of grey concrete. At the far end, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne under a hanging golden lamp, hands pressed together in namaskar, with orange and green cloth draped behind. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor on striped rugs and mats, mostly in white clothes with yellow or saffron shawls, some with orange stoles, with brass plates of offerings, flowers and small pots set before them. A whiteboard stands at the right wall. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes, with long hair and a ceremonial setting.

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Photograph of a pooja or satsang inside an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and large windows. On the left, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a red flower garland sits on a raised seat beside a golden lion-shaped stand, hands folded in namaste. Seated on the floor in rows are many devotees, mostly in white dhotis and white clothes with yellow shawls or saffron-orange stoles, some with hands pressed together. In front are brass plates of fruit, sweets and offerings on red and patterned mats, and a tray of apples and oranges sits near the lower left. A bald older man in white kneels with folded hands near the center. Stage speakers stand against the wall.

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