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Night outdoor ritual at an ashram courtyard lit by floodlights. A seated figure with long dark hair, a white flower garland, bangles and a deep red-brown garment sits on a red and gold throne with a gold-edged backrest; a hand is raised over the head of a kneeling woman in orange robes with hands pressed together in prayer. Nearby, a man in white dhoti sits by a small fire and flower-decorated offering plates, while young men in white dhotis stand and many people in orange and white robes are gathered behind a stone pillar. A red digital display sits at the lower left.

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Night outdoor ritual on a striped rug beside a concrete pillar. In the foreground, a kneeling young man in orange robes with folded hands receives a tilak mark on his forehead from a woman in maroon and rust sari wearing a white flower garland. Behind them, several young men in orange robes stand with rudraksha malas, and an older white-haired person in white clothes stands among others in white. At left, a priest in white dhoti sits by a small fire lamp and offerings of flowers and fruit, with a golden kalasha-like arrangement nearby. A gold-backed throne-style seat appears at right, and the scene is lit by warm lamps.2017-04-06April 06 20172017-04-06April 06 20172017-04-06Night-time outdoor ritual at an ashram courtyard between stone pillars. A priest in white dhoti kneels before a fire and a floral-decorated altar with flower garlands and offering plates on a striped cloth. Several young boys and men stand bare-chested in white dhotis, some with saffron cloth and rudraksha necklaces. A woman in a deep red sari with long braided hair and gold bangles sits on a red-cushioned seat with a gold-edged backrest, and another woman in red sari holds offerings. Floral garlands lie on the ground and a white fan and a red digital clock are visible at left.2017-04-06A night-time ritual in an open courtyard with stone pillars. A seated figure with long dark hair, a white flower garland and gold bangles sits on a low red and orange throne-like seat with gold trim, facing a devotee. The devotee kneels in saffron-orange clothes with a rudraksha mala, head bowed while the seated figure's hand rests on his head. Other devotees in white and orange stand nearby, a priest in a white dhoti sits at a puja setup with flowers and brass vessels on a striped cloth, and smoke rises in the background. A fan and digital clock with red numerals stand in the foreground.2017-04-06Night ritual in a stone-walled courtyard. A long-haired figure in a brown-red sari with gold armbands and bead necklaces sits on a red-cushioned throne-like seat with a gilded frame, facing a line of bare-chested young men in white dhotis with sacred threads, many wearing rudraksha beads. A seated priest in a yellow-gold turban and white cloth performs a fire ritual at a small flame with flower garlands and offerings on a striped mat. A standing man in red and white applies to a devotee's head. A pedestal fan, brass lamps and a digital clock showing 3:52 PM sit in the foreground.2017-04-06Night-time outdoor darshan at a temple courtyard. A man in rust-red robes, rudraksha malas and a thick gold armband sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and places his right hand on the head of a bare-chested devotee in a white dhoti who kneels before him. Beside them a saffron-clad attendant with rudraksha malas holds a white cloth, and another white-clad man holds a tray of red fruit. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and saffron robes stand and sit on a stone-tiled platform near a potted plant and a green cloth. A stone pillar and a figure in a blue jacket appear at the right edge. Swamiji candidate appears seated on the throne; appearance cues include long swept-back hair, a dark beard, rudraksha malas and gold earrings, so this is a probable identification.2018-02-04Night outdoor ritual at a fire pit (homa) with a bright flame beside a yellow-edged square altar. A man with long dark hair, a red-brown garment, rudraksha-style beaded malas and armbands sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a multicoloured striped mat, hands folded. Around the fire, a woman in a red sari with a microphone and garlands speaks, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti stands bare-chested with arms crossed. Behind them about a dozen devotees in orange and saffron robes and turbans stand in a group, some with garlands. Flower arrangements, brass vessels and a standing fan fill the foreground. Several devotees are visible in the background, roughly six to twenty people in total.2017-08-22April 06 20172017-04-06May 26 20172017-05-26Night outdoor ritual at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam-style gathering. A long-haired seated figure with long dreadlocked hair, wearing a rust-orange wrap and a garland of white, yellow and red flowers, lays a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti with gold border. Behind the seated figure, another man in orange robes and rudraksha malas supports the devotee, and many orange-robed people and white-clad attendees stand around. A camera operator films at left and a bright illuminated backdrop glows in the background. Gold bangles and red-and-green beaded bracelets are visible. Swamiji (probable) seated figure with long hair, garland and orange clothing, blessing a kneeling devotee.2016-07-18April 06 20172017-04-06