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A 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.

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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 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.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.2012-05-02A photograph in a plain orange-walled hall showing a woman in a red saree with a green-and-gold border and a white blouse, garlanded with white and red flower necklaces, smiling with palms joined in namaste. Beside her a shaven-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, also garlanded, stands with palms joined. On the right a man in white dhoti with gold border walks past an ornate gold-and-red throne. A red-cushioned gold chair stands at left, with a seated person in white at the far left. Orange and purple cloths cover the floor with scattered flower petals, and a stone slab rests at lower left.2010-12-26A 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.2010-12-26November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph inside an orange-walled hall with gold-framed red and gold ornate sofas. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a white flower garland with red flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, holds a silver tray of sweets and offers it to a woman in a red and green silk saree with a white and red flower garland. A young attendant in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl stands beside him holding the tray. Colourful woven mats cover the floor and petals are scattered. Other people stand in the background, including a woman in yellow. A poster with a photo of a man is partly visible at the top left.2010-12-26December 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.2012-05-02Indoor ritual scene in an orange-walled hall with a framed photo poster of spiritual figures mounted high on the wall. A young man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha-style beads stands at left, while a young man in a yellow dhoti with a long garland holds a brass plate of offerings that a woman in a teal sari presents from behind a red and gold throne. A bald man in white stands in the back. A seated couple sits on a blue and orange mat in the foreground: a woman in a red and green sari with white flower garlands, and a shaved-headed man in white with a garland. A standing young man in white with gold border dhoti and gold bead necklace stands at right beside an empty gold throne. A seated man in white shirt and khaki pants sits at far left. Wood logs and a small red cloth bundle lie on the floor. Ceremonial puja setting with a couples' ritual.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A ceremonial scene inside a hall with an orange-painted wall. A long-haired figure in a red and gold sari sits on an ornate red and gold throne-like chair, reaching out to receive a brass plate from a shaved-headed priest in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Around them, men in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded or hold garlands, and a woman in a white sari with garlands kneels or stands near the plate, along with a seated woman in a green and gold sari. A wall map reads Nithyananda Vedic Temples. The seated figure is described by role only; the appearance cues are a red and gold sari and a throne, which are insufficient to confirm identity.2011-11-06