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A man with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a white kurta and white dhoti, kneels with palms pressed together in anjali before a small shrine on an orange cloth. Above the shrine hangs a framed portrait labelled "Namakkal - NIYF" on a blue sign, showing a smiling figure in orange robes with a flower garland seated under a banyan tree, with one hand raised. Before the shrine are silver puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, bells, incense sticks and a standing deity murti in a blue sari with a gold crown. A small orange-draped item with a rudraksha mala and a flower sits at the centre. The scene is a puja setting for worship.

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A photograph of a devotee in a white kurta kneeling at a small altar draped in orange cloth, pouring or arranging items from a silver vessel. Behind him a framed portrait shows a smiling man in orange robes with a white flower garland, seated before a banyan tree and raising one hand; the portrait sits above a blue sign reading partly as "makkal - NIYF". Beside the altar stands a metal statue of a deity in a blue sari with gold border, holding a flower. Silver pots, a bell-shaped lamp stand, a silver bowl and incense sticks sit on a silver tray. The scene suggests puja worship. The seated man in the portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person here.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated person in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, hands pressed together in anjali at a ritual stage. Gold bangles on the wrist, and a microphone stands before them. Behind is a decorated altar with a deity murti draped in garlands of yellow, red and multicoloured flowers, a second adorned deity figure on the right, and a golden lamp stand. Brass vessels, a silver kalasha-style pot and rows of red and orange flowers in woven baskets lie on the floor, along with a small Saraswati-style murti. A printed banner behind reads partially in English, with a magenta cloth at the left edge. The scene suggests a puja.2006-09-29 +1 copiesA photograph of several men in white ritual clothes seated cross-legged on an orange cloth in a plain room with pink-washed walls and a concrete floor. Each seated man has a silver puja setup in front of him with small silver vessels, a brass lamp and incense. Along the back wall, framed portraits of a saffron-robed man with a rudraksha mala stand on blue labelled stands reading Namakkal - NIYF, Erode, Pattanam and Veeragapandi. A small blue-robed deity murti and a purple-and-gold cloth are visible at left. The scene suggests a ritual puja at a devotional gathering.2009-12-24A man with short dark hair, seen from behind, stands at a small altar with palms pressed together in prayer. He wears a white kurta and white dhoti with a red border and an orange shawl draped over his shoulders. The altar table is draped in orange cloth and holds a brass bell, brass cups and a plate of offerings, a brass chalice, and a small matchbox. Behind it stands a large printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda" showing a seated figure in orange robes with a mala necklace before a banyan-root backdrop. A black-and-white portrait of a veiled woman stands behind. Vertical blinds cover the window, and a patterned rug lies on the floor.2008-06-29December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a shaved-headed man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl sitting cross-legged on a red patterned rug, hands folded in anjali mudra before a microphone on a stand. In front of him are brass puja items including a small oil lamp with a lit flame, a bell, a brass pot and a bowl on a tray. Behind them on a draped white table stands a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA", showing a figure in saffron robes seated in meditation, garlanded with white and red flowers. A dark red curtain and white wall form the backdrop.2010-09-05A temple shrine scene with a priest in white clothes and a yellow shawl seated on a blue mat, pouring from a brass vessel beside a brass tray of small offering bowls. Behind him, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a figure in orange robes with a white beaded necklace, seated with one hand raised, set on a red and gold chair draped with garlands in red, yellow and green. Above, a gilded deity murti pair in yellow and blue garments and crowns sits under an ornate golden arch, flanked by brass lamps. A small fire pit with a flame and an orange cloth on the floor complete the ritual setting.2010-07-08A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a white platform with a red bindi on his forehead, hands clasped in his lap, looking to the side. Behind him an orange silk backdrop is draped around a framed portrait of a smiling figure in white with long dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in blessing, with a garland of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. To the left, brass oil lamps, a bell, a kalasha-like vessel and a small offering tray with flowers sit near an orange-draped deity murti. Two people are partly visible at the bottom edge in the foreground, one an indistinct head and the other with hair tied in a bun. The portrait's clothing and sitting figure show a rudraksha mala and orange silk attire, matching a satsang setting.2009-02-04A photograph of a priest in white dhoti and kurta with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala, seated on a stone platform and performing a ritual with his hands cupped near a brass lamp stand and copper vessels. Beside him sits a white statue draped in orange robes, orange turban, pearl mala and a garland of marigolds and red flowers, positioned before ornate golden pillars and a red railing. Brass oil lamps, a covered silver vessel, incense sticks and a flower-filled plate are arranged in front. A yellow-bordered book lies open on the platform.2010-07-08A photograph of a home puja setting indoors. Two men in plain white ritual clothing stand on a woven mat before an altar. The man on the left, bare-headed with a vermilion mark on his forehead and a white shawl, holds a silver lamp with a flame. The man on the right wears glasses, a white kurta and rudraksha beads, and stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them, a framed photograph of a seated figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, a printed name in Tamil script, and garlands of red and yellow flowers. On the altar cloth sits an orange-wrapped object topped with a peacock feather, and a brass plate holds red flowers and offerings. Brass vessels, a conch shell, oil lamps, a plate of fruit and a small pot of flowers surround the floor.A photograph of two men seated on an orange mat in a plain hall performing a puja with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. The man on the left wears long wavy black hair, an orange sleeveless robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead; he sits on a carved wooden chair. The man on the right wears a saffron-orange hooded robe, gold necklaces and bangles, and glasses, with a microphone at his side. In front of them are brass and silver puja vessels, a lamp with a flame, incense sticks, a bell and a silver bowl, and a large heart-shaped garland of red and yellow roses hangs to the right. a person: the man on the left has long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2007-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on a wooden chair with his palms pressed together at chest level and eyes closed in prayer. He has long, wavy black hair, a red bindi on his forehead and a dark rudraksha mala hanging across his chest. In front of him on the floor are brass and silver puja vessels, a silver bell, a bowl, a tray of almonds and a small plate of flowers. An orange cushion rests behind him against a dark wall.2007-11-12