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A small room with cream walls, a flat-screen television and a framed tree picture. In the centre, a man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl stands with palms pressed together while others in white and gold-bordered saris and dhotis gather around. A woman in a white sari with gold border holds a red flower bundle, and another woman in a cream sari kneels near a tray of garlands, sweets and offerings. A wall poster shows a saffron-clad figure labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Several cameras and onlookers fill the foreground.

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April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A photograph of a small room with white walls, a wall-mounted television, a standing fan and a framed tree picture. A figure seated at left, wearing a long garland of white and red flowers and rudraksha-style beads, with long hair tied up, receives devotees. Several devotees stand around him: a woman in a cream and gold sari holds a folded paper, another woman in cream with a gold border and dark mala stands behind her, and men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms joined in namaskar. Fruit and red flowers lie at his feet. A blue sign at upper right reads Free Kriyas Meditation and Healing with a photo of a saffron-robed figure. a person cues are the flower garland, rudraksha beads and long hair of the seated figure, though the appearance is only partly visible.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02Indoor ritual gathering in a small room with white walls, a flat-screen TV, a wall-mounted air conditioner and a framed tree picture. A person in an ornate red-and-gold garment with a tall gold crown, floral garlands and red flowers sits on the floor at the lower left, receiving attention. Nearby, a woman in a red sari and a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stand among devotees in white and cream sarees and dhotis. Several people with folded hands or touching the floor, and a basket of yellow limes sits in front. A camera crew films at right. On the wall, a poster reads Free Kriya Meditation and Healing and shows a figure in orange robes with a crown-like headdress. The scene resembles a blessing or abhishekam-style ceremony, though the exact rite is not clear.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02Indoor photo of a devotional gathering in a room with white walls, red curtains and a flat-screen television. At centre, a man in an orange-brown dhoti-style garment with hands folded in namaste stands beside a woman in a white sari with gold border and a rudraksha-style necklace, who holds a red flower bunch. Around them, several people in white dhotis and sarees stand with hands joined, while a woman in a white sari kneels on the floor near a reclining figure draped in white and red flower garlands, with a silver crown-like headpiece. Fruit, flowers and a sweets box sit on the floor. A camera operator films in the foreground. a person (in orange-brown clothing with a shawl, among devotees) is present; identity uncertain.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02Indoor scene in a small office-like room with white walls, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a black television, and a framed picture above. A man lies reclined on a floor mat covered with pink and red flower petals, wearing a large garland of white jasmine and red roses, with a golden-brown cloth beneath him. Around him women in white and cream saris with gold borders, one in a red patterned sari, and men in white and orange clothing stand close and look on. A woman in a cream sari with a hair bun bends forward offering green limes or fruit near his hands. A standing fan stands in the room. A blue banner on the wall reads Free Kriyas Meditation and Healing with a photo of a smiling saffron-clad figure.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02