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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a large garland of pink flowers draped over his shoulders, hands pressed together in namaste, seated on an ornate gold-framed red throne. Before him, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a man in white with a green shawl sit cross-legged with hands folded in prayer; a man in white and other devotees kneel nearby. Brass and silver vessels, a small flame and yellow flowers sit on a low wooden table in front. Behind, a black stone Nandi, a brass kalasha with orange cloth and a small golden lamp stand on a wall ledge. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by saffron robes, flower garland and throne placement, with a long swept-back hair style.

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A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair and a large garland of pink flowers around the neck sits on a red cushioned seat, palms pressed together in namaste. In front, a group of devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer, including a woman in a red sari and a young girl. Brass plates with offerings and small lamps sit on a gold tray, with apples and a framed image at the lower left. Behind, a white-haired man in white stands near a shelf holding a brass deity figure, a kalasha-like vessel with orange cloth, and other small items. The room is white-walled with a window showing plants.2010-01-10A photograph of a devotional gathering in a bright room with white curtains and a hanging green leaf garland. On the right, a long-haired man in an orange robe sits on a red cushioned seat, palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a large garland of pink lotus flowers. Seated on the floor before him are devotees in white shirts and dhotis and a woman in a yellow shawl, several with hands folded in prayer. Brass plates holding flowers and offerings sit on a gold cloth in front. Behind them stands a dark metal deity murti decorated with a white and red flower garland, beside a Nataraja statue and a smaller figure on a shelf.2010-01-10A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a bright, plain room. A man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded in namaskar, a large garland of pink roses draped over his shoulders. His bare feet rest on a golden tray surrounded by silver plates of offerings and small lamps. Seated devotees on the left include a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a yellow sari, a man in white with glasses, and a woman in a white sari with orange border, all with hands pressed together. A small wooden shrine with a deity figure sits at left. a person: the seated figure in orange with long hair, garland and gold-and-red throne is consistent with the page, though his face is not used for identification.2010-01-10A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. In the left foreground a figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair stands with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a large garland of pink lotus flowers around the neck and shoulders. Below him a red cushioned seat and a bowl of red apples and offerings sit on a tray. Seated on the floor in front are devotees in white: a woman in a white sari with gold border with hands folded, a man in white with hands joined, and a man in white bending forward with palms together. Behind them other people sit, including a child in a printed top. On a wall shelf sit brass and metal items, a small kalasha-like vessel draped in orange cloth, a dark carved figurine and a dark bull statue. A man in white stands at a doorway on the right with his hand raised. Pooja plates with lamps and offerings lie before the seated devotees.2010-01-10A seated man in an orange sleeveless top and a white flower garland sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim, palms pressed together in namaste. Before him a group of devotees in white ritual clothes sits on the floor with hands folded in prayer; a woman in a blue sari and an older woman among them. Brass and glass trays with lit oil lamps, flowers, fruit and sweets are arranged in front. Behind them a shelf holds a black Nandi figure, brass items and small sculptures in a white-walled room with a wall painting. A poster-like caption reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam. The setting suggests a satsang or pada pooja gathering, with one standing attendant in a yellow cloth nearby.2010-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja at a home. A man with long dark hair, a vertical tilak on his forehead, a white garland of flowers and an orange saffron robe sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Swamiji (probable) by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and white flower garland. Before him, a woman in an orange sari and white dress with rudraksha mala and a devotee in white clothes kneel with folded hands at a brass tray holding flowers, fruit, sweets and small silver vessels. A man in a white shirt sits at right with hands joined. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border holds a silver pot, and other devotees in white and yellow stand and sit in a hall with wooden pillars. Fruit, sweets and a plate of offerings sit on a small table at left.2010-01-11 +1 copiesIndoor 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.2010-01-09Indoor 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 seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a gilded, red-cushioned throne, hands folded, eyes closed, with long swept-back hair. a person, seated on the throne as the central figure. In front of the throne, a row of devotees kneel and sit on the floor: a woman in a green sari and a man in cream-white dhoti-style clothing with folded hands, a shaven-headed priest in white, and women in yellow and dark clothing in the foreground. Before them stand silver trays with pink lotus flowers and offerings, and a small tray of apples sits on the carved wooden stand beside the throne.2010-09-17A photograph of a home satsang where a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold and red throne, palms pressed together in greeting. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Before him, seated devotees in white and yellow shawls and light shirts sit on the floor with hands folded; a man in a white shirt and glasses holds his palms together in front of a brass tray with lamps and flowers. Behind them, a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands with hands joined, another attendant in orange stands in a doorway, and a framed painting of a banyan tree hangs on the wall beside a shelf with a brass figurine and a stone lion. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold necklace on a throne.2010-01-09A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a long white jasmine garland sits with palms joined on a red-cushioned gilt throne at the left. Brass thalis with fruit, flowers, lamps and offerings are laid on a low table in the foreground. Around him devotees sit on mats with palms pressed together: a woman in a white sari with a cream shawl, a man in a white shirt, and a man in a pink shirt at lower right. A woman in white with a yellow shawl holds a silver vessel standing in the background. Wooden pillars, a white curtain and standing onlookers in white fill the hall.2010-01-11 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20102010-09-17