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A photograph inside a temple-like hall with orange-painted walls and a hanging wall poster showing a world map labelled with temple locations. A man in a white kurta with a dark rudraksha mala presses a white and red flower garland onto the head of a woman kneeling in a gold-and-orange silk sari. Behind them, a bald man in a teal striped shirt and white dhoti stands with a garland, and a woman in a green salwar with a red shawl stands at left wearing a garland. A tray of fruit and offerings sits at lower right, with an oil lamp burning in front of the kneeling woman. Ritual reception or garlanding during a kriya session setting.

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A photograph inside a pale orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. A standing man in white kurta and white dhoti, barefoot, stands in front, smiling. Behind him a woman in a white sari with a sheer shawl and a man in white shirt and dhoti stand on metal plates on an orange cloth as a woman in a white sari lifts a garland of white flowers over the man's head. A woman in a green-and-orange silk sari sits at lower right beside offering plates of fruit. Other people in saris and traditional clothing stand at left and in the background holding white garlands. A wall map titled Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha Ashram Temples and framed photographs are visible. Atmosphere is a garland welcoming or honouring ritual.2011-11-06A photograph of a ceremonial fire ritual inside a hall with orange-brown walls. In the centre, a woman in an orange and green silk sari, seen from behind with her hair adorned with white flower garlands, stands before a small fire pit with visible flames. A bald man in a white kurta, facing away, stands at the centre-left, and a man in a pale blue striped kurta with a white flower garland presses his palms together and smiles at left. A woman in a green kurta and white flower garlands with red accents also presses her palms in greeting at far left. Another man in white clothing and a white garland stands at right. Offerings, fruit and brass vessels lie on the floor near the fire. Wall posters and a world map of a person temples are visible behind them.2011-11-06Indoor ashram hall with a corrugated metal roof, hanging yellow and green paper streamers, and bright lights. A bald man in a light teal kurta places a white and red flower garland around the neck of a woman in a dark green tunic with a red and striped shawl, who bows with hands folded. Beside them, an older man in white traditional clothing stands with hands joined, and a woman in white and another man in white with a garland receive the same blessing. Devotees in white and orange sit on the floor in rows behind a low railing, with a red carpet and an orange mat in front. Printed photographs are mounted on the wall at the back. Whether the bald man in teal is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance.2011-11-06Indoor satsang scene in a wood-panelled hall. In the foreground, a bowed woman in a red blouse with bare arms and a bangle wears a long garland of white and orange marigolds around her neck, her head lowered. A man in a white kurta with embroidered patterns leans forward, placing his hand on her head in a blessing gesture. Behind them, other people in white and cream clothing stand, and a woman in a yellow sari with a red-bordered head covering appears at right. A framed picture hangs on the wall and a tall brass lamp stands near the centre.2014-05-17A photograph of an indoor ritual in a hall with orange-painted walls. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a bare chest and gold-toned bracelets stands at a sacred fire pit, holding a large white and orange flower garland. Beside him a man in white clothes and a dark rudraksha mala drapes the garland, while a woman in white kneels and touches it. A sitting woman in an orange sari bows at the front of the fire pit, with brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings nearby. Seated devotees in white and green watch from the floor, and an empty red and gold throne stands behind them. A world map poster on the wall is labelled as Nithyananda Vedic Temples. The scene reads as a homa-style fire ritual with garlanding.2011-11-06November 29 20112011-11-29November 06 20112011-11-06June 19 20132013-06-19A wedding ceremony photograph. A smiling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a white and gold headcloth and layered flower garlands of pink and white blossoms, leans forward to place a flower-decorated item on a seated woman. She wears an orange and gold silk sari, heavy gold bangles, a gold necklace and a garland, and is seated with her head lowered. Behind them, a woman in a dark green sari with gold motifs and a gold necklace smiles, another woman in a purple and pink sari stands, and a man in white stands at left. Flower petals lie on the floor and a white curtain forms the backdrop.2013-09-16A photograph inside a temple hall with yellowish walls and a wooden floor. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands on the left, placing a white and green flower garland over the head of a young woman in an orange saffron sari with a red blouse, who bows her head with hands clasped. On the right, a bearded man in orange robes with glasses and a rudraksha mala sits watching with hands folded. Behind them are a framed devotional picture, a brass lamp stand, a blue bucket and a metal vessel. A gilded altar with a wooden floor frames the left edge.2009-08-08December 26 20062006-12-26A small shrine room with a framed portrait and a shelf of deity figures behind. A woman with long hair in an orange-and-maroon robe and rudraksha mala sits on the right, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt wearing a white and orange garland. Beside him an older man in white and a grey-haired woman in white, also with garlands, sit in devotion. A standing young man in orange robes holds up a ceremonial trident. A tray of fruit sits in the lower right. The woman's appearance is consistent with a person figure, though not confidently identifiable, so the identity is left unsure.2013-06-23 +2 copies