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A seated figure in orange robes and a red flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with palms pressed together, facing a seated group of devotees in a white-walled room. Devotees in white, saffron and maroon clothes, many with hands folded in anjali, sit before brass trays holding lit oil lamps and offerings, with apples and sweets on a side table. Behind them a deity murti garlanded with flowers stands on a red-draped shelf beside a Nataraja bronze, and a painting of a robed sage under a tree hangs above. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style garland, indicating a satsang or pada pooja setting.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a red flower garland sits on a gold-and-red throne at right, hands joined in namaste, facing a group of devotees seated on the floor. Before the throne is a gold tray with brass plates holding oil lamps, flowers and offerings. Devotees in white, cream and orange clothing, some with rudraksha malas, sit with hands folded in prayer. Behind them is a small altar with a deity murti draped in a red and white garland and a framed painting on the wall. Fruit and a tray of sweets sit on a red table at right.2010-01-09A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a red floral garland sits barefoot on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands pressed together in namaste. In front of the throne, devotees sit on the floor behind silver plates holding oil lamps, flowers and fruit, and a brass platter stands on a cloth. Several people in white clothes and yellow shawls, some wearing ID lanyards, kneel and fold their hands in prayer; a woman in a yellow-and-maroon sari also sits with palms joined. In the background a painting of a saffron-robed figure hangs above a draped curtain with green leaf garlands, and a small deity murti sits on a side table. A tray of apples and sweets rests on a red-lacquered stand to the right. The seated figure with long hair and orange robe is a probable candidate for Swamiji, based on his long hair, orange clothing and garland, and a seat of honour.2010-01-09A photograph of a pada puja in a room with pale yellow walls and two dark wooden pillars. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a sleeveless orange robe, sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold-and-red throne. The appearance of the seated figure, with long hair and orange robe, is a probable Swamiji. Seated before him on the floor, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala and a woman in a cream sari with a red border kneel with joined palms in front of brass plates holding fruit, flowers and offerings. Other devotees, several in white and pastel saris and a yellow shawl, sit or stand behind them, some with palms joined. A low wooden box with apples and flowers sits at the left edge. A white curtain hangs in the background.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA seated figure with long swept-back dark hair and a white jasmine garland, wearing orange robes, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a gold-trimmed throne-like seat with red cushions. Before him on a brass tray are oil lamps and a tray of offerings. Around the golden tray, devotees in white dhotis and saris sit with folded hands; one man in an orange shirt holds a plate of lamps. In the background a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands with hands joined before a dark deity murti decorated with white flowers, and an orange-robed monk sits at left. Green leaf strings hang beside white curtains and wall sconces. A red box of sweets and fruit sits at lower right.2010-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada pooja in a domestic room with white walls and a hanging green paper-leaf decoration. A man in long saffron-orange robes with a red flower garland, sandalwood-coloured forehead marks and long dark hair sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a gold-trimmed platform. Seated devotees in white shirts, saffron shawls and a woman in a sari with a red bindi and bangles face him with folded hands. Brass plates holding flowers, yellow turmeric powder, fruit and lamps are set on the floor, and a basket of apples sits on a side table. A younger man in orange robes bends forward at the side, and a small deity figure with garlands stands at the left edge.2010-01-09Indoor photo of a pada pooja in a room with white walls and a white curtain. A seated figure on the right wears an orange robe, a long white flower garland with red flowers, and holds palms together in prayer on a gold-framed throne with red cushions; the figure has long swept-back hair, and the appearance is a person candidate. Before him, devotees sit on the floor in prayer: a man in a white shirt with rudraksha mala, a woman in a patterned top, a man in white with glasses, a woman in a yellow sari, and children. A bald man in an orange robe with a mala sits at left. Gold plates with flowers and oil lamps rest on a gold tray. Behind them stand a deity murti with a flower garland, a Nataraja figure, and a framed painting on the wall.2010-01-10A photograph of a pada pooja in a white-walled room. In front of him, seated devotees with joined palms, including a man in white with a mala and a woman in red, watch silver and brass plates of offerings and oil lamps on a gold tray. Two women in white with yellow shawls stand behind, one holding a tray of offerings. A framed painting of an orange-robed figure hangs above, beside a small deity murti with a floral garland and a dancing Nataraja figure on a shelf. Garlands of green leaves decorate the wall.2010-01-09Indoor pada pooja scene in a home room with white walls and white curtains. A seated man with long dark hair, a white garland and an orange robe sits on a gold-framed red throne with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him a standing man in an orange robe looks on. In front of the throne, a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands near a small shrine with deity murti and a garland. Seated devotees in white and blue clothing, hands folded, sit before brass trays of oil lamps, flowers and offerings. A basket of apples sits on the right beside the throne. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, orange robe and garland are cues consistent with Swamiji (probable), shown in person.2010-01-09A photograph of a devotional gathering in a plain hall with yellow walls, a wooden pillar and red chairs. In the left foreground a person in an orange robe with a long white jasmine garland sits on a red cushion with palms pressed together in namaskar, appearing to be the presiding teacher; the appearance-based label is a person, supported by long hair, saffron clothing and a garland. Before them are brass trays holding small lamps, flowers, kumkum and fruit. Seated devotees in white, yellow and pink, including a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a man in pink with a lanyard, fold their hands. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands holding a small vessel, and staff in white stand along the back wall. A small banner reading 2010 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and appears at the lower right2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a home-satsang or pada pooja setting in a bright white-walled room. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes and a gold-coloured necklace stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a seated group. Seated devotees in white and pastel clothes, several with hands folded in prayer, sit on the floor before a brass tray holding small oil lamps, flower garlands, apples and white flowers. Behind them, a shelf holds a small brass figure, a black bull statue and a framed picture, and a woman in white sits at right in a doorway.2010-01-09A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with an ornate gold necklace and long swept-back dark hair sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, palms pressed together in namaskar. Before him, a group of devotees sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer: an older man in a striped shirt, women in white and yellow sarees, a boy in blue, and a man in white with a yellow shawl. On the gold tray in front are small brass bowls with oil lamps, flower petals, apples and a plate of offerings. Behind them, a standing woman in white with a yellow shawl and a man in white with a yellow shawl stand near a counter holding brass vessels, a kalasha, and small black animal figurines. Bunches of green leaves and a framed painting of a tree decorate the white room. Appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne with distinctive long hair, orange robe and gold necklace, conducting a satsang or pada pooja with devotees.2010-01-09A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a white flower garland sits on a gold-framed red-cushioned seat, palms pressed together in namaskar. Seated devotees on the floor in front of him, in white and cream clothes and a teal saree, hold their hands in prayer near brass puja plates holding oil lamps, flowers and fruit. A standing woman in white with a yellow shawl stands behind them near a deity murti and flower garland, and a man in orange stands at right. Red apples and a small red box sit at the lower right. Walls are white with a green leaf garland and a Nataraja-style image on the left.2010-01-09