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July 09 2012

A photograph inside an indoor hall during a devotional offering. A long-haired figure in orange-red robes sits on a gold and red throne with a zebra-striped cushion, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace visible, and extends a hand toward a brass tray. A woman in an orange-red sari and a bald-headed man in orange robes with a white tilak and rudraksha beads stand nearby holding trays of fruit and sweets. A woman in a colourful embroidered blouse and orange sari with flowers in her hair, seen from behind, presents an offering. Several other people stand in the background. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, orange-red robes, seated on a throne.

A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, with a white tripundra mark on his forehead and his eyes closed. In front of the throne are a fan, two red apples and a small tray of flowers. Below the stage, a bald priest in white dhoti with white ash markings on his body holds an offering, and a woman in a yellow sari holds incense sticks. Another woman in a red-and-pink sari holds a small brass plate, and devotees with their hair in buns sit in the foreground. Brass plates of fruit and offerings are set on the floor. The backdrop is a plain pale wall with dark curtains at the sides. a person: the seated man wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a tripundra mark, presented as the central figure on the throne.

A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a temple with a golden throne. A man in orange-brown robes with a sacred thread and white forehead markings stands at left, reaching toward a golden kalasha-like vessel. A woman in a rust-orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands beside him, and another woman in orange sari with a mala holds a small black object. Seated at right on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth and a red-and-white flower garland is a figure with long dark hair, gold jewellery and a rudraksha mala, smiling and gesturing with one hand. A brass oil lamp burns in the foreground beside a seated woman in a rust-orange sari, and a golden deity murti with multiple arms stands in the background.

A padapuja scene in a temple courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man in a long-sleeved saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold throne with his eyes closed and hands folded, feet resting on a gold tray. Around the throne, devotees kneel with folded hands: a woman in a red and orange sari and a man in orange with a white shawl. Silver trays hold pink lotus flowers, red fruits, and small bowls. A seated woman in white plays a small drum-like instrument behind them, and a woman in orange sits nearby. Incense smoke rises. Visible figures include several devotees and bystanders at the bottom edge. A carved deity murti sits in a niche at top right.

A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives offerings from devotees in a dim room with a black wall and a pink curtain. The seated person wears an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap, a red and yellow flower garland, a gold necklace, and a tilak on the forehead, with long hair swept back. Before the throne, shallow brass plates hold flowers, lamps and offerings. A seated white-shirted older man presses his palms together, a woman in a teal sari with gold jewellery and a woman in a purple blouse sit nearby, and another woman in a red sari stands behind. A seated figure in the foreground is partly visible. a person is identified by the saffron clothing, flower garland and ceremonial throne presentation, all in one person, who is the central seated figure receiving the devotees' offerings.

A photograph in a red-draped ceremonial tent shows a long-haired figure seated on a red cushioned golden throne, wearing an orange wrap, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a garland of white and pink flowers. He extends a fruit toward a devotee. Standing devotees in orange robes, a woman in a blue and red sari holding fruit, and a kneeling man in white with a gold-bordered shawl and beaded necklace surround him. A golden staff stands beside the throne, a red cloth lies on the armrest, and a camera on a tripod is visible behind. The seated figure appears to be a person from his long hair, saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland, while the offering of fruit suggests a darshan setting.

January 31 2013

Photograph of a temple ritual in a colourful shrine hall. A seated man on a large gold throne wears a red-and-white floral garland and a saffron cloth, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. Before him, a man in a red garment bows low, prostrating at the feet of the throne. A woman in an orange sari and shoulder bag holds a silver tray of fruit, flowers and wrapped offerings. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand at left, some with hands raised in greeting. Behind the throne, a gold-edged umbrella hangs and oil lamps flank the seat. On the right, a painted deity murti with four arms, a crown and a green sash stands beside a gold-trimmed pillar. Pineapples, watermelon, apples and flower garlands fill the foreground.

A photograph in an indoor hall with plain white walls and a grey ceiling. A man in an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha beads and a ceremonial gold chain sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and holding a silver plate of fruit with apples and a banana; he has long swept-back hair and a crown-like headpiece and is wearing ornate gold-and-red clothing. Standing beside him, a shaved-headed young priest in an orange robe with a gold chain and tilak holds a brass tray. To the left, a woman in a green sari with gold border and a man in a purple checked shirt and white dhoti, wearing a garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers, hold fruit plates. Behind them, several more people are visible, and the photo has an overlay reading 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam '

Photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony indoors. A seated figure wearing a rust-red garment with a white and golden flower garland with gold beads, gold armbands and red-and-gold bangles, leans forward smiling and reaches toward a silver tray of red apples. An older bald man with a tilak wears orange robes and glasses and kneels beside the tray, while a younger man in white leans in from the right to hold the fruit. Behind them stand women in orange and cream saris with rudraksha malas, one wearing a white sari with an orange shawl, along with a decorated tree with red and yellow flowers and a red-and-gold patterned cloth in the foreground. Visible people total about six.

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