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21 April 2013

Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism HDH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

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A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated on a rocky pedestal, draped in yellow fabric with a yellow turban and a red tilak on the forehead. It wears layered rudraksha malas and a jewelled pendant, and its raised hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object. Behind it hangs green cloth with gold floral print. Carved reliefs of animals and figures decorate the base. No living people are visible.

A large tented hall during a ceremony on a raised stage with a golden temple-style shrine decorated with marigold and flower garlands. Dozens of women in white and cream saris and some in orange and coral clothing sit cross-legged on the floor in rows facing the stage; a few have long braids. On the stage, a priest in white clothes performs ritual worship before a deity murti, and an attendant in white stands at the side. Two large screens on either side show close-up images, including a man in a saffron-coloured head covering. Camera operators with tripods and cameras film the proceedings, and a light stand stands at the left.

A photograph of a children's gymnastic or yoga-style demonstration on a raised cream mat in a large hall. In the foreground a boy in black shirt and black trousers with a small red tilak on his forehead crouches with his hands on the mat, looking to his right. Beside him a younger boy in bright orange shorts and orange top bends forward with his back toward the camera. Behind them a taller figure in orange and another in black stand, with a blurred audience in white clothes seated along the edges of the hall.

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Yoga

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Dozens of men lie prone on a red carpeted floor under a red and white tent, heads bowed forward and arms extended in a yoga or prostration posture. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts, with some in dark trousers and checked shirts. Two standing men in white dhotis and white shirts observe the rows, one near the left and one at the right. A beige pillar runs through the middle of the hall, and a water bottle sits on the carpet. A figure in orange clothing stands at the back left, with a white draped tent wall behind the rows.

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Temple-Padapuja

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with multicoloured flower arrangements in red, yellow, pink and white behind a golden lion-shaped throne. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and layered garlands of white and pink flowers sits on the throne, with a rudraksha-style necklace and golden chain visible. Beside him on the stage, a shaved-headed priest with white forehead markings and a white dhoti sits cross-legged, holding a brass plate, next to a man in white kurta. Brass plates with flowers and offerings rest on the red-cloth platform, and pink and white flowers decorate the front. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be established from appearance here, so the figure is described by role.

A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with maroon velvet cushions and golden lion armrests, draped in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. Flower arrangements in red, yellow, orange and pink decorate the throne backdrop, and pink and white flowers fill the foreground. Two men kneel at the left: one in a white dhoti with a sacred thread, bare-chested with a white tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads, the other in a white kurta and dhoti seated beside silver plates of offerings. A tall orange curtain stands behind them. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with a saffron turban, orange robes, a flower garland and rudraksha beads, seated while being honoured with puja offerings.

Wide view from the back of a large red-and-orange tent hall where many seated devotees in white clothes face a raised yellow-draped stage. On the stage stands an ornate golden temple-tower structure, a shrine decorated with flower garlands and a red-and-gold peetha backdrop, with a figure seated in the centre. Large screens on either side show close-ups of a person in ceremonial dress. Camera operators with tripods and a boom arm film the proceedings, and ceiling fans hang above the crowd.

A large tented hall with red and cream ceiling fabric and hanging fans. At the far end stands an ornate golden-brown temple-style structure, a decorated shrine or mandapam with stepped towers, draped with flower garlands, with a deity murti and a seated figure in white at its base. Two large screens flank the shrine showing red-and-pink devotional images. A raised yellow-draped stage holds red flower arrangements. Hundreds of seated devotees in white shirts and dhotis fill the floor in rows, facing the stage. Camera operators and cameramen stand near the stage on the right, and several people in white move about the edges of the hall.

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MorningSatsang

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A large crowd of women seated closely on the floor under a red tent canopy, many wearing white sarees with gold borders and some in orange, teal and red garments. Many have white and red forehead markings and wear rudraksha malas, bangles and small name badges on their clothing. Their faces show attentive expressions. No single leader is clearly identifiable in the frame.

A seated man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl wears a heavy gold necklace over a rudraksha mala, with a red bindi and a thin headset microphone. He sits on a dark maroon velvet throne with gold lion-head armrests, a silver staff with a bird finial beside him, and a backdrop of multicolour garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and green. Golden carved pillars stand at left. The lines of white and ochre tilak marks are visible on the forehead and arm. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on the throne as the speaker.

A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on a throne decorated with a dense backdrop of flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, purple and white, arranged in arching rainbow bands. He wears a long rudraksha mala with large ceremonial gold beads, gold hoop earrings and a red bindi, and his right hand is raised mid-gesture as he speaks, with a small green parrot perched on the armrest beside a golden lion-head carving. A microphone is visible near his face. a person is seated at the centre, wearing saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, with a swept-back long hairstyle visible in the frame.

Photograph of a seated congregation on a red carpet at a satsang, with participants wearing headphones for translation. In the foreground two women in white clothes sit cross-legged; the woman on the left has a white forehead marking and a red bindi with beaded malas, the woman on the right wears white with a brown beaded mala and a name badge. Behind them a man in white with a dark mala sits, and more people in white and saffron are visible. A pink bag rests in the lower right. No clear identification of a person is visible in this frame.

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NDYSession

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A wide photograph of a large indoor hall filled with seated devotees on red mats, most in white and light clothing, with a central aisle covered by a cream runner leading toward a stage. On the stage stands an ornate golden shrine-like structure decorated with flower garlands, housing a deity murti in front of a figure seated before it. Two large screens on either side show live feeds of the crowd. Camera operators and crew stand near the aisle, and a banner on the right shows a small Tamil-language sign. The scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering in a temple-style pavilion, with a seated presenter near the shrine.

A large hall event photographed from the rear, with a dense audience seated on the floor in white clothes facing a stage. A golden ornate canopy shrine decorated with orange, yellow and white flowers and garlands frames a central seated figure in orange robes and beads on a golden throne. Two large screens on either side show close-ups of the crowd. A long white runner leads from the stage down through the audience, and a green board with Tamil text is placed at the front. A person in orange stands near the runner in the foreground, and a camera crew is working on a tripod at the stage edge.

A large hall viewed from the rear shows a golden shrine-like canopy at the front stage, decorated with orange and white flower garlands. Seated on a golden throne beneath it is a figure in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala, and a large screen on each side shows a crowd in white. Hundreds of seated devotees in white fill the floor, with a long cream carpet leading toward the stage. A cameraman stands at left with a tripod-mounted camera, another camera is on the floor, and a man in orange kneels near the carpet. A green board at lower centre displays Tamil text.

A large seated audience of men fills a red-carpeted hall, sitting in rows on the floor and on chairs. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, with several in saffron or orange cloths, and some have lanyard badges. A few wear checked or striped shirts. Red drapes line the back wall and a white draped canopy hangs at the top. The gathering appears to be a satsang-style assembly with attentive faces turned forward, though no speaker is clearly visible in frame.

A large seated audience fills a red-carpeted hall during a satsang-style gathering. Many men sit cross-legged in white shirts and white dhotis, with lanyard badges and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the front row a bald priest in an orange-saffron cloth sits with his hands folded, and a standing electric fan is visible at the right edge. Several participants are sitting with eyes closed in meditation or listening attentively.

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GurukulKidsShow

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A photograph of a large seated audience inside a tent with red and white fabric panels and yellow pillars. Hundreds of men in white shirts and white dhotis sit closely on red mats, many wearing lanyard identity badges. Some faces are partially visible at the front-left and right edges. At the far left, an elderly man in white stands on a raised yellow-draped platform, pointing with his arm toward the crowd. A standing figure in a lighter shirt appears near the top centre. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse gathering, with no visible individual shown in a clearly identifiable Swamiji appearance.

A dense crowd of devotees seated close together indoors. In the centre, a woman with short grey hair wears a white sari with a gold border, a red kumkum dot on her forehead, a black rudraksha-style mala and a gold chain, gazing attentively forward. Around her, other women in white and pastel saris sit in rows, some with white vibhuti on their foreheads, creating a soft-focus background of a satsang gathering.

A photograph of a large seated audience at a satsang, with many women in the foreground and background watching attentively. In the foreground a woman in glasses wears a red and orange paisley blouse, a red bindi and a black beaded mangalsutra-style necklace. Beside her a woman in a white sari with a gold border has a vibhuti mark on her forehead and beaded necklaces. At right a woman in a magenta floral sari with a red bindi and layered beaded necklaces looks forward. A water bottle sits near the lower edge. Name lanyards are visible on several attendees.

A photograph of a large seated congregation at a satsang or ritual gathering. Several women in the foreground wear white saris with gold borders, and one wears an orange blouse under a white sari. Two women wear rudraksha malas and sit with eyes closed or lowered in meditation, while others look ahead. Each has a visitor badge clipped to the sari. Behind them, rows of people in white and pastel clothes sit on the floor under pink and magenta lights, with a blurred hall and a bottle of water in the lower foreground.

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MeenakshiCelebration

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A decorated shrine setting with two seated deity murtis under a floral canopy of white, pink and yellow flowers and gold ribbons. The murti on the left wears a green skirt and magenta cushion with yellow and red garland drapes. The central pair on the right wears a green satin cloth and sits beneath an ornate gold arch, adorned with layered gold necklaces and garlands. Gold-painted pillars frame the scene, with a metal lattice screen behind. No people are visible.

A decorated temple shrine holds three deity murtis, with a central figure in orange and a figure in gold dress on the right, both wearing silver jewellery and flanked by ornate gold-coloured pillars. Garlands of red, yellow, and white flowers drape the seated figures and their thrones, while a white canopy with floral swags hangs overhead. The left murti sits on a gold throne with a purple cloth and green backing. A gold kalasha with white flowers rests on a tray in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

A close-up photograph of puja articles arranged on a polished silver tray. On the left, a silver cup-shaped vessel with a red stone and white jasmine flowers and a yellow thread wrapped around it sits beside a large ornate gold kalasha-like vessel with a repousse pattern and a gold circular backdrop, topped with a cluster of white jasmine garlands. Small labelled dishes on the tray read Lamp, Biliva Leaves, Vastram and Dupam. No people are visible.

Two gilded deity murtis are seated side by side on a decorated dais, framed by garlands of marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves. The figure on the left wears a tall golden crown, an orange cloth, layered jeweled necklaces, a leopard-print garment and a raised mudra hand. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, a red garment and ornate jeweled necklaces. A brown satin canopy and a gold filigree arch stand behind them. This appears to be a statue arrangement, not living people, and no appearance-based a person candidate is visible.

Two golden deity murtis, a male figure in an orange-and-green dress and a female figure in a red and maroon sari, stand side by side on a shrine framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves. Both wear ornate gold crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and gold armlets; the male figure holds a gold hand-sign and the female figure is adorned with a flower garland. Behind them is a gold ornate arch with draped orange fabric, and petals are scattered on the floor.

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More Photos from Padapuja

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A photograph of a seated saffron-clad figure on an ornate golden-and-velvet throne draped in a large floral arrangement of red, yellow and pink flowers, with a tiger-skin cushion. The figure wears an orange-brown turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and gold garland, hands joined in greeting and smiling. Beside him, a man in a purple silk shawl with gold border and red garland, holding a silver plate with fruit, sits next to an older bearded man in white clothes with hands pressed together. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands behind, pouring from a vessel, while a shaved-headed attendant in saffron stands at left. Pink flowers decorate the base of the throne. Four people are visible.

A photograph taken from an elevated vantage point inside a large pink-and-white tented hall, looking out over a dense audience of hundreds of people seated on the floor. Many in the crowd wear white, while a block of seated people in saffron/orange robes sits near the stage. Several video cameras on tripods and a camera operator stand near the front. Monitors on a raised dais show live feeds and a framed portrait. In the foreground, a gilded ornate deity murti with a crown and a red velvet-covered seat occupies the right edge.

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More Photos from the Morning Satsang

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on a maroon velvet throne backed by a large arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple and white flowers, topped with a gold lion-face ornament. He wears a long gold bead necklace over a rust-coloured rudraksha mala, a red bindi and a small earring with a head microphone, smiling as he speaks. His feet rest on a tiger-skin cushion. A small green parrot perches at the left edge of the throne.

A smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and white forehead markings sits on an ornate gold-and-crimson throne with a tiger-skin cover, in front of concentric rings of marigolds, red roses and purple flowers. He wears a saffron-orange unstitched robe with a gold border, multi-strand rudraksha malas, and heavy ceremonial gold bead necklaces, with a small headset microphone. Swamiji (probable): the saffron robe, rudraksha malas, gold necklaces and long hair on a flower-decorated throne fit the page's Swamiji reference, so this is an appearance-based candidate giving a seated discourse.

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More Photos from the Meenakshi Pattabhishekam

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A decorated metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves. She wears a tall jeweled crown, large silver earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold sari and a green satin cloth draped at her base. A fabric canopy with tassels hangs overhead. No people are visible in the frame, and no identifiable a person appears in the image.

A photograph taken from a raised stage inside a large hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, most in white with some in orange. In the foreground a man with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style red and pink flower garland, and a gold necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange and gold dhoti. Beside the stage edge a shaved-headed man in orange robes sits in front of a brass ritual tray with a lit lamp and offerings. Stage lights, ceiling fans, a large screen, a camera on a tripod and audio equipment are visible. A white flower decoration stands at the left edge.

A smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne waves his right hand, his left hand resting on a tall gold pole. He wears a golden crown with a green cloth wrapped around it, a red kumkum mark on his forehead, and a rust-red robe with gold border. Heavy gold necklaces, a pink and white jasmine garland, and a gold wristwatch adorn him. Behind him is a backdrop of flowers in pink, yellow, purple and white.

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Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism HDH Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam

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வாழ்ந்திட வாழ்விக்கும்

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Yoga

Temple-Padapuja

MorningSatsang

NDYSession

GurukulKidsShow

MeenakshiCelebration

More Photos from Padapuja

More Photos from the Morning Satsang

More Photos from the Meenakshi Pattabhishekam