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21 November 2009

Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism HDH Bhagavan Sri Nithyanananda Paramashivam

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Two men in saffron-orange robes stand in a covered workshop with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by many flat gold-coloured carved panels laid on the floor. The man on the left has long dark hair, wears an orange wrap and sandals, and holds his hands together in front. The man on the right, seen from behind, has long dark hair and an orange garment with a maroon border, and holds a folded white cloth. Red cloth hangs behind them, a wooden ladder leans on the white wall, and a man in white clothes stands by a window with orange curtains. Gilded carved panels rest on the floor and a table at right holds more decorated items.

A photograph of a darshan line at an outdoor-roofed temple hall with a metal crowd barrier. Two saffron-robed figures stand near the centre; the taller one with long, swept-back hair wears an orange robe and holds a paper sheet, while a second saffron-clad attendant with shorter hair stands beside him. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts and women in colourful saris press their palms together along the rail, some holding small papers. Behind them stands an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti with a gold crown and red backdrop, flanked by a red curtain and a tall decorated pillar with floral motifs on the left. Some people are partially visible on the right edge.

A photograph of a rural compound with thatched palm-leaf huts beneath a coconut palm. In the centre, a figure in an orange saffron robe stands at the entrance of a thatched workshop, while a man in white clothes works inside. In the foreground stands a large carved wooden throne-like chair with a scalloped back, next to a wooden bench with carved sides. Stone blocks, rubble and a clay pot lie scattered on the sandy ground, and a sack sits at the right edge. The figure in orange is a sannyasi in saffron robes; the features are not clear enough to confirm identity.

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Sarvadarshan

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A photograph of a darshan line at an outdoor-roofed temple hall with a metal crowd barrier. Two saffron-robed figures stand near the centre; the taller one with long, swept-back hair wears an orange robe and holds a paper sheet, while a second saffron-clad attendant with shorter hair stands beside him. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts and women in colourful saris press their palms together along the rail, some holding small papers. Behind them stands an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti with a gold crown and red backdrop, flanked by a red curtain and a tall decorated pillar with floral motifs on the left. Some people are partially visible on the right edge.

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Ananda-Samajit

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Swamiji-In-Sacred-Arts

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A photograph of a rural compound with thatched palm-leaf huts beneath a coconut palm. In the centre, a figure in an orange saffron robe stands at the entrance of a thatched workshop, while a man in white clothes works inside. In the foreground stands a large carved wooden throne-like chair with a scalloped back, next to a wooden bench with carved sides. Stone blocks, rubble and a clay pot lie scattered on the sandy ground, and a sack sits at the right edge. The figure in orange is a sannyasi in saffron robes; the features are not clear enough to confirm identity.

Two men in saffron-orange robes stand in a covered workshop with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by many flat gold-coloured carved panels laid on the floor. The man on the left has long dark hair, wears an orange wrap and sandals, and holds his hands together in front. The man on the right, seen from behind, has long dark hair and an orange garment with a maroon border, and holds a folded white cloth. Red cloth hangs behind them, a wooden ladder leans on the white wall, and a man in white clothes stands by a window with orange curtains. Gilded carved panels rest on the floor and a table at right holds more decorated items.

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Kalpataru-Darshan

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Lbe-Campfire-Session

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Ashramites-Meeting

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A photograph of a barefoot person in a flowing orange-saffron robe standing in a doorway, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes lowered, greeting the viewer. The door is pale grey-white with a black handle and latch. Beyond the threshold is a sunlit courtyard with a small tiled-roof structure and a pair of sandals on the ground. A blue and gold patterned mat lies on the floor in front of the door, and another person in orange stands partly visible at the left edge of the scene.

A large seated gathering of devotees fills a hall with a thatched roof and white walls. Most men and women wear white clothes, many with yellow or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. They sit in rows on orange mats facing forward toward a stage area at the left. Ceiling fans hang from the roof beams, and a video camera on a tripod stands near the front rows. Stacked white sacks are visible at the right side of the hall.

A man seated cross-legged on a large white cushioned throne-like chair in front of a white curtain, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and orange turban, with a dot on his forehead and short dark hair. He holds up two books with orange covers showing a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban, and a third book with a similar cover sits on his lap. A microphone stand is at his right. A second orange-clad person's hand is visible at the far left edge, and a small desk with papers sits beside the chair.

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Indoor photograph in a wooden-roofed hall with striped woven floor mats and red curtains. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a sleeveless saffron-orange robe walks barefoot across the mats, smiling, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead; the robe's distinctive long hair and orange clothing make him a probable Swamiji. Behind him, a man in a white kurta with glasses and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stand nearby. At the right edge, a person in white with a yellow shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi and long dark hair sits on a large orange velvet throne-like chair in front of a microphone on a stand. His eyes are closed and he rests one hand on a seated young woman's knee; she wears a yellow top and white garment, has a long braid, and holds an open notebook. Behind is a draped pink-and-white backdrop, a small wooden table with a water bottle, fruit and sweets, and an open book. Orange cushions surround the throne. The figure has distinctive long swept hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the.

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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a large red and white flower garland and a red tilak mark on the forehead, sitting before an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. A man in white shirt and dhoti bows and touches the seated figure's head, while a woman in a cream sari with a gold border bends forward with hands near the figure. Another saffron-clad attendant stands at left holding a tray of fruit or sweets, and a woman in a white sari with a long braid stands at right. A painted backdrop of a large tree is behind the throne.

A photograph of a devotional blessing inside a decorated hall. A man in white clothes and white shirt with hands pressed together in namaste stands with his head bowed while a woman in an orange sleeveless top and a floral garland on her hair places her hand on his head. A woman in a pink floral top with hands folded watches at left, and a man in white with a yellow shawl, a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead stands behind. Decorated cloth and a patterned pillar are visible in the background.

A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. In the foreground, a person in a sleeveless orange saffron garment with a pink and white flower garland on the shoulders faces away from the camera, holding the hands of a smiling young boy in a white t-shirt and gold bangle. Behind them stand several men: a man with a white horizontal tilak on his forehead, wearing a white kurta, yellow shawl and rudraksha mala; a man in white shirt with an ID badge; and others in white and saffron clothing. The setting appears to be a hall with draped fabric in the background.

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A night campfire session of a large crowd seated on the ground in a wide open outdoor area. A small fire burns at the centre of a cleared mat, surrounded by seated devotees. Many women and girls in white clothing with yellow shawls or sashes sit in rows, several with long braids, facing the fire. On the right, a raised white-draped seat stands beside a microphone, and a figure in orange robes sits on it, appearing to address the gathering. Lights glow in the distance and a small canopy with coloured trim is visible at the upper right. The participants appear to be in a satsang or discourse gathering.

A photograph at night of a large black stone Shivling standing on a circular black yoni-pitha base, set in a water pool. Jets and arcs of water spray upward and outward around the lingam, with water flowing down its base into the pool. Behind it is a raised wall of red and white brick tiers. A few small distant lights and figures appear at the top of the wall, but no people are clearly visible in the foreground. The scene is lit by floodlights against a dark sky.

Night photograph of a large dark Shiva lingam set in water at an outdoor ritual site, with streams of water pouring over it in arcs. Floodlights illuminate the wet platform and the stepped stone seating behind it, and small lights glow in the far distance. No people are clearly visible in the frame.

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November 21 2009

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Contents

Title:

Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism HDH Bhagavan Sri Nithyanananda Paramashivam

Photos:

Photos For The Day

Sarvadarshan

Ananda-Samajit

Swamiji-In-Sacred-Arts

Kalpataru-Darshan

Lbe-Campfire-Session

Ashramites-Meeting

Photos Of The Day:

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