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A photograph inside an orange-walled hall with gold-carved thrones and a red-cushioned seat. In the foreground, a woman in a green and red silk saree with a white blouse lies prostrate with her forehead to the floor on a purple-and-orange cloth, a flower garland around her neck and rose petals scattered nearby. Beside her, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim bends forward to touch her head in blessing. Behind him, a man in white with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads stands with hands clasped, and a woman in a sari with a red border watches at the right. A small wall-mounted photo collage and a black bag sit in the background, and a flat ritual tray lies at the left edge.

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Indoor ritual scene in an orange-walled hall with a gold-carved red-cushioned throne and a red armchair at left. Two people prostrate on the floor in full padanamaskar on a saffron cloth and purple mat, scattered flower petals nearby. A woman in a red and green silk sari with a white flower garland lies prone, and a shaven-headed man in white dhoti with gold border lies beside her. A third man in white dhoti with gold border and a gold-beaded necklace bows low at the right. Two more men in white dhotis stand near a woman in a pink-and-white sari. A framed photo collage hangs on the wall above the chairs.2010-12-26A photograph inside an ashram hall with orange-painted walls. Two people are prostrating on the floor in front of an empty ornate gold throne with red cushion, a red-upholstered chair at left. In the foreground, a woman in a green and red sari with a jasmine garland lies prostrate on a purple-and-orange cloth, arms outstretched. A bald man in a white dhoti with gold border lies prostrate beside her, his head near a small wooden platform. Standing at right, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a garland presses his palms together and bows his head. Next to him, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with red-bordered cloth wears rudraksha beads and a garland. A woman in a pink-bordered sari stands at far right. A framed photo collage on the upper left wall shows older photographs. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor.2010-12-26A ceremony in an orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. Centre, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with a white flower garland stands facing a woman in a red sari with a green and gold border and a green-and-white blouse, who holds a garland and offers it. To the left a woman in a maroon sari with gold border and a yellow top faces them, a man in grey stands behind her, and a seated man in white with a rudraksha mala sits near a metal railing. To the right a golden ornate throne with a red cushion stands empty. In the foreground a seated priest in white with an orange-and-gold shawl and a rudraksha necklace tends offerings on a brass plate with flowers, a small bowl and a red cloth. A wall panel above shows framed photographs and printed text about spiritual experience. Marigold petals are scattered on the floor, and a standing man in white is at the far right.2010-12-23November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a ritual greeting in an orange-walled hall. A woman in a red sari with a green and gold border and a white blouse, wearing a white marigold garland, kneels with palms pressed together while bowing before a man in white dhoti and shawl with a garland and a shaved head, who stands bent forward and holds her hands. Behind them, two young men in white dhotis with gold borders stand with palms joined in namaste; one wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Two empty ornate gold-and-red thrones stand against the wall, and orange and purple mats with scattered yellow flower petals lie on the floor. A framed poster with photographs and text hangs on the upper wall.2010-12-26Indoor ceremony in an orange-walled hall with a gold, ornately carved throne draped in red and multicolour flower garlands. A man in an orange robe with a red-and-white garland sits on the throne, reaching toward a woman in a green-and-gold sari who kneels before him. A shaved-headed young man in orange robes stands beside the throne holding a brass tray, while two attendants in white dhotis and garlands, one with a gold-trimmed cap, hold brass vessels at right. A woman in a blue-and-white sari stands at left, and a man in white kneels at lower left with hands folded. A wall map of Nithyananda Vedic Temples and a framed photo panel hang behind, and a fan and microphone are visible.2012-05-02July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a stone carved shrine pillar. A man lies prostrate face-down on an orange cloth in the foreground, wearing white dhoti and shawl with red border. Behind him, several men in white dhotis carry offerings: one holds a brass lamp and a red cloth, another holds a brass plate of flowers and fruit, both wearing white and yellow or orange shawls. A standing man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair stands beside a gold-carved ornate throne with red cushioned seat. Another saffron-robed man stands at left with hands folded in namaste. Padapuja and darshan are visible in this setting.2011-08-10December 23 20102010-12-23Padapuja ritual in an orange-walled hall beneath a person Vedic Temples map. A man in a red-and-white garment kneels and touches a golden throne, while a woman in a red-orange and maroon sari bends with an orange shawl at the feet of a seated figure wearing a red-orange shawl and a garland of red, white and orange flowers. A man in white ceremonial dress and a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stand by, and a man in a white dhoti with a flower garland holds a brass tray. A woman in a light blue-and-white sari with dark trim stands at left beside a gold lion-form base. Golden peacock-style backrest and floral decorations surround the throne.2012-05-02A photograph of a temple courtyard with an empty ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a red cushioned seat and a small gold footstool in the foreground. A man in white ritual clothes kneels forward, forehead bowed to the footstool, hands joined in prostration. Behind him, several women in white and cream saris stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, one holding a white cloth to her face, and a woman in a green blouse stands at the right. A person in white dhoti stands at far left beside the throne, and a wall with orange panels and a red curtain forms the background.2010-09-13