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Night outdoor ritual on a raised stage under a white canopy with yellow trim, a homa fire pit built of green-tinted stone blocks in the foreground. A standing priest in orange cloth pours liquid from a silver vessel over a silver deity murti on a gold base. Behind, a figure in orange and red sits on an ornate gold throne-style seat with a backdrop banner reading a Tamil title for a meditation satsang and a temple tower image. Two priests in white dhotis, one kneeling at left with a bowl, one pouring from a silver pot, attend the fire pit; another orange-clad attendant stands at right by a television screen. Brass pots, oil lamps and a plate of flowers sit on the floor.

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Night outdoor fire ritual under a white tent with a camera rig overhead. A standing man in orange dhoti and shawl holds a lit lamp near a raised brass-framed stage. Seated on a red throne at the back is a figure in orange robes and garlands, with a backdrop banner showing a smiling saffron-turbaned man, a flame motif and a temple tower. In the foreground, a kneeling priest in white dhoti with rudraksha mala tends a square green-tiled homa pit, and brass pots, bowls and a kalasha sit around it; a silver deity murti stands on a gold pedestal. Several other orange-clad and white-clad men sit or stand nearby.2011-12-08Night outdoor ritual under a white tent at a Dhyana Satsangam stage. A banner reads a Tamil-script heading with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and a temple tower illustration. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate throne behind a gold-and-silver deity murti with a green-and-gold base. A standing priest in orange robes holds a lit flame near the forehead of the seated figure. In the foreground a square yagna pit lined with green bricks has brass vessels, lamps and offerings. Seated priests in white dhotis and rudraksha malas chant, one speaking into a microphone, and a bald attendant in orange stands at the right.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night outdoor ritual under a white tent with a yellow fringe. Two priests stand at a gold-ornamented platform holding deity murtis: a standing metal deity figure and a smaller female figure in red. One priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a silver pot, while a priest in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha mala pours liquid from a silver vessel over the central murti. A brick-lined homa fire pit with burning flame and offerings of fruit, coconut and brass vessels sits in front. Behind them, on a raised seat draped in orange and gold, a seated man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala is seen; a banner reads 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' and 'Dhyana Satsang' with a portrait. Seated devotees watch from the left.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with multicoloured bunting and green-and-white edging. Two saffron-robed priests with shaved heads stand at a golden platform holding a lingam-like sculpture and a bronze kalasha, pouring liquid over it during abhishekam. A bare-chested assistant in white dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a pot, and a seated priest in white with a rudraksha-style garland sits at left beside an offering of marigolds. Behind them a large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in a saffron turban. Brick-shaped yellow platforms with flower offerings and brass vessels fill the foreground. A small crowd of men in white and grey shirts watches from the background.2011-11-10Night outdoor ritual under a white canopy with yellow trim. In the foreground a priest in orange robes pours liquid from a silver vessel over two small gilded-silver deity murti standing on a gold-decorated stand. A second priest in white dhoti bends over a square yellow-tiled fire pit with a homa-like arrangement of banana leaves, fruit and brass vessels. On a raised stage at right, a seated figure in saffron robes, rudraksha garland and orange shawl sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat flanked by gold panels, with a large portrait behind and a Tamil banner reading the Paramashivam name with Dhyana Satsang. Several onlookers stand behind a barrier at left. Possible Swamiji (probable) on the throne, given long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues.2011-12-08November 10 20112011-11-10Night outdoor ritual under a decorated canopy with multicoloured festoons. A seated figure in orange robes and beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne in the background, with a large banner behind reading Tamil text. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange cloth sits with hands folded, and a standing priest in white dhoti and shawl pours liquid from a silver vessel onto a gilded metal deity murti in an arched frame. Another white-clad attendant holds a vessel at right beside a brick fire pit decorated with flower petals and a small brass bowl. Devotees in the background watch.2011-11-10Night outdoor photo of a satsang stage under a white canopy with yellow fringe. A bald priest in orange dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered edges pours liquid from a small silver pot over two dark metal deity figures on a gold pedestal. A seated figure in orange robes, a ceremonial gold necklace and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a gold throne with red cushions behind a backdrop reading 'பரமஹம்ச நித்யானந்தர் அருளும் தியான சத்சங்கம்' and showing a temple tower. Another bald attendant in white dhoti holds a steel vessel at left, and bananas, coconuts and a brass bowl sit in front.2011-12-08Evening outdoor stage event under an orange and white tent with gold trim. Standing to the left, a bare-chested priest in orange cloth holds a silver vessel aloft while another priest in white dhoti holds a small dish. Before the throne stand gilded deity murtis and a gold ritual platform with offerings. Behind is a large banner showing a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beside a temple gopuram, with a lit lamp design. Several seated devotees in white watch from the side.2011-12-08