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A seated figure in orange robes and a red-orange cushioned throne with a long, unbound dark hairstyle sits with hands folded in a mudra-like gesture before a seated group in a pale green room with yellow-and-white striped curtains. Oil lamps burn on the floor in front of the throne, with small brass vessels and fruit trays placed nearby. Devotees in white and yellow shawls and saris sit cross-legged on a striped mat, many with hands pressed together in prayer. A child in a pink dress sits in the foreground. This appears to be a darshan or satsang gathering.

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A photograph of a seated group in a pale green room during a devotional gathering. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a red and pink flower garland sits on an orange cushioned throne, hands pressed together in prayer, with long dark hair. Behind them hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange with a garland. Devotees sit on the floor in front, some in white, some in saffron-yellow shawls, many with palms joined; several hold lit oil lamps and brass plates with fruit and flowers sit on wooden stands. A child in a white shirt sits at the lower right. The centre of the scene is the seated figure on the throne receiving the gathering.2010-01-19A photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure in a pale green room, hands joined in front of the chest, on a large reddish-orange armchair. The figure wears a red-and-white flower garland and a saffron cloth, with long dark hair. Around the chair, devotees sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps and brass plates with offerings, including a yellow-bordered shawl on a woman and white and blue saris. A man in white clothes sits at left with hands folded. Two wooden side tables hold fruit and offerings, and a framed portrait on the wall shows a figure garlanded with red flowers. The scene appears to be a darshan with puja, with the lamps and plates as the central ritual elements.2010-01-19A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with a red-orange cushioned chair sits with palms pressed together in namaskar in a mint-green room with striped yellow curtains. Around the chair are trays of offerings, including fruit and flowers. Devotees sit on the floor facing them with hands folded: women in white saris with yellow borders, a girl with flowers in her hair, men in white shirts and dhotis, and an older woman with white hair. Hanging on the wall is a framed portrait of a figure with a white turban and garlands, with its caption not legible.2010-01-24A photograph of a small room with pale green walls and striped yellow curtains. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red and white flower garland sits in folded-hands greeting on an orange cushioned throne-like chair, with fruit trays on wooden stands beside him. A framed picture of a garlanded figure in white and red hangs on the wall. Around him, about a dozen seated devotees, mostly women in white, saffron, yellow and blue saris, plus men in white shirts, sit on mats holding folded hands, while a man in white kneels with brass vessels and a puja plate in front. The scene resembles darshan or satsang.2010-01-19Indoor photo of a pada-pooja style ritual in a room with pale green walls and yellow-striped curtains. A figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala sits on a large rust-coloured cushioned chair with hands pressed together in prayer. A man in white clothes kneels before him holding a brass plate. Around them on a striped mat, women in white saris with yellow borders and men in white shirts sit listening, some holding brass plates and flowers. A framed portrait on the wall shows a figure in red and orange garlanded with flowers. A small table holds objects and fruit.2010-01-24A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a room with pale green walls and yellow-and-white striped curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a dark bead necklace, sits with palms pressed together on a large round-backed orange-red armchair. Below him, several women in white saris with yellow borders and a man in white clothes sit on the floor holding oil lamps, flower trays and offerings. A woman in orange clothing kneels at the right with hands folded. Wooden boxes holding flower petals and fruit sit on either side of the chair, and a silver tray of flowers rests at his feet.2010-01-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a bare forearm sits on a raised orange-cushioned seat with palms pressed together in namaskar, while a bare foot rests on a brass plate. In front of him is a red tray holding apples, bananas and small bottles. Around him, devotees kneel on the floor in white traditional clothes: a woman in a pale green sari with a bindi and gold bangles, a woman in white with a red-bordered cloth, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl. Several people hold silver and brass plates with oil lamps and offerings for a padapuja ritual. A woman in a white top and orange shawl stands in the background with hands folded, and men in white shirts sit at the right. A framed photograph on the green wall shows a figure adorned with garlands and flower-covered robes, and a yellow door is at right.2010-01-24August 09 20092009-08-09A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a dark mala necklace sits with palms pressed together on a rust-red round throne in a pale green room with striped yellow curtains. Around the throne, a group of about twenty seated devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls and orange sashes sit on the floor facing him, some with hands folded in prayer. Small offering trays of red and gold items sit on wooden stands beside the throne, and a framed picture hangs on the right wall. The seated figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala on a throne, while the setting is a devotional gathering.2010-01-24A photograph of a small room with mint-green walls and yellow-striped curtains. A man with long dark hair, a sandalwood forehead mark and an orange robe sits in an orange-upholstered chair with palms pressed together in namaste. Before him sit a row of devotees on the floor, many in white and cream clothing; some hold silver puja plates with flowers and offerings. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs on the wall above, showing a figure in an orange robe with flower garlands. A wooden box at lower left holds rudraksha malas, fruit and offerings. Roughly a dozen physical people are visible, several partly cropped at the frame edges.2010-01-24A photograph of a seated ritual in a plain cream-walled room. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a red cushioned throne with hands pressed together in namaskar. Around him, a group of devotees sits on a striped mat facing the throne: women in white and yellow-bordered saris and yellow shawls, men in white shirts and dhotis. One man in dark clothing sits beside the throne with folded hands, and a woman at right holds her palms together. Small offering trays and fruit sit near the throne. The ritual appears to be a pada-pooja, with devotees seated in worship. The figure in orange is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji, seated in person on a red throne, identified by long hair and saffron robes. Approximately 15 physical people are visible.2010-01-24 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching shawl sits on a red semicircular throne with gold-tipped armrests, hands pressed in anjali, eyes closed, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at the neck. Before him, a group of devotees kneels on the floor, mostly in white dhotis and white saris with yellow borders, several women with long braided hair. Small offering tables holding fruit, flowers and sweets flank the throne, and a fruit basket sits at the left edge. A kneeling woman at left holds an offering. Padapuja-style worship appears to be taking place in a plain cream-walled hall.2010-01-24 +1 copies