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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.

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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.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.2010-12-23A 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.2011-08-10July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesA 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.2010-12-26A photograph in a room with orange-painted walls and a framed photo collage on the wall above. A woman in a red and green silk sari with gold border, a white blouse, a white jasmine and red flower garland, and red bangles stands at left, smiling and covering her mouth with one hand. A shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a white and red flower garland, holds a sweet ball up in his right hand. A younger man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, with a white and red garland, holds a steel plate of yellow laddus. Gilded ornate armchairs with red cushions flank the scene, and a red-and-gold chair sits at left. Yellow petals are scattered on the floor.2010-12-26November 05 20102010-11-05Indoor 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 ceremonial couples' ritual in an open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and orange walls. A priest in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, holding a small white tray, stands before a woman in a maroon sari with gold border and a yellow blouse, wearing a white flower garland. A man in grey top and pale trousers kneels on an orange cloth with a purple-edged mat, touching her foot, while a second woman in green and red sari and a bald man in white sit nearby, both garlanded. Yellow flowers are scattered on the floor, with brass vessels and yellow blocks in the corner. Behind them hang a banner of photographs and an ornate gold-framed red throne. Several seated devotees in white are visible at left.2010-12-23A courtyard ceremony where a man in white dhoti and orange-red cloth lies prostrate on a striped rug before a golden throne draped with white and multicoloured garlands. Seated on the throne, a man in saffron-orange robes with a garland holds his hands in namaskar. Behind the throne stand two gold lion figures, a golden umbrella, and trident-topped silver staffs. Standing men in white dhotis and bare torsos, one with a red head cloth and rudraksha malas, watch, and a priest in red-brown robes holds a tray of fruit and offerings. A gold box and a flower garland lie on the floor. The scene reads as a satsang homa event at the ashram.2015-07-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event with a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi. On a cushioned beige armchair at right sits a man in orange turban and orange robes, with white and red flower garlands, bangles, and hands raised in a blessing gesture; a silver tray with flowers and offerings sits before him. In the foreground a man in white kurta prostrates fully on a red-patterned rug with head bowed to the floor. Behind him stand a woman in a yellow sari holding a clipboard, a man in white kurta with a mala, and a woman in blue and green sari with bangles touching her forehead. A microphone stand and red carpet complete the stage setting.2012-04-01