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November 06 2013

A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a room with pale blue walls and a gold-ornate throne with red upholstery. A bald elderly man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on the throne with bare feet, while a white-clad attendant washes or worships his feet. A younger man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a bald man in a maroon dhoti with a sash stand nearby, and a man in a yellow dhoti holds a microphone. Several men in white and cream garments and a few other attendees stand or kneel around the seated figure.

Photograph inside a gold-trimmed temple hall with marble-patterned walls. Two seated figures on ornate gold thrones with red cushions: on the left a younger person with hair tied up and a red-and-gold headband, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a gold necklace and a white flower garland with red beads; beside them an older bald figure with a rudraksha mala, saffron robe and white-and-red garland. Between them stands a small brass or gold ritual setup and a framed certificate. A bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds a round orange-and-blue emblem plaque on the right, and a man in white shirt and trousers bows toward the thrones offering something. Floor scattered with flower petals. a person candidate appearance is uncertain; no visible name on the thrones.

A photograph of a seated saffron-robed man on an orange velvet throne with gold carved armrests and an ornate gold backrest behind him. He wears a rudraksha mala headpiece, a white horizontal forehead mark, round spectacles, and a red-and-white flower garland with a long beaded necklace. He holds a small brass vessel while a man in a white shirt bends forward, offering him a dab of white paste from his hands. Another hand is visible at the right edge. A gold-leaf deity murti stands in the upper background.

2012-05-28 +1 copies

July 31 2017

Ceremonial stage scene at a Nithyananda Peetham event. A seated man in a deep maroon-red turban with a crescent emblem, pink and white flower garland, rudraksha and gold ornaments, and a maroon robe sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, reaching toward a golden offering tray. a person is the seated figure, distinguished by the swept-back hair, turban, gold ornaments and garland. A bearded assistant in maroon with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala holds the tray. An elderly man in white shirt and orange shawl bows toward the seated figure. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Ornate gold and green architectural panels form the background.

March 03 2013

A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a thick red-and-pink rose garland draped over his shoulders and chest. An older man with white hair and a white beard, wearing a pale yellow shawl over white dhoti, stands before him with hands folded near his waist while touching the seated man's arm. Behind them a bronze-coloured brass vessel sits on a stone ledge, with a stone-carved pillar and a red-and-gold metal gate in the background. Several other people in orange and white clothing stand at the edges of the frame, including a bald man in orange near the top left. The seated man has short dark hair and a red tilak mark on his forehead. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, a rose garland and sits on a gold throne, consistent with an honoured guru seat; the cues are a saffron garment and ceremonial garland, with the identification resting on that presentation.

2010-08-10 +1 copies

Indoor photograph of a formal visit in a gold-trimmed room. On the right, a man with short dark hair and an orange saffron robe with a wrap sits on an ornate golden throne upholstered in leopard-print fabric, smiling and extending his hand. An elderly man on the left, wearing dark-framed glasses, a white kurta, a black waistcoat and an orange shawl, sits on a red-and-gold throne and hands over a white envelope or booklet. Behind them stand several men in orange and saffron robes and devotees, one wearing a gold necklace and another with a rudraksha mala. A small book rests on the cushioned seat. A decorated painted panel and gold ornamental carvings frame the background. Four people are visible.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arm rests draped in tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. The seated figure wears a rust-orange turban and rust-orange robe, with a white and pink flower garland and gold necklaces; the figure extends both hands holding small white packets. In front, a man in a white shirt and an orange-robed attendant with a shaved head bend forward with folded hands, receiving the offering. Behind the throne stand a gold trident and a decorated golden canopy, and a video camera is visible at left. Appearance-based label: a person, with orange-saffron robe, turban and garland cues.

October 31 2010

2010-10-31 +1 copies

A photograph inside a temple hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala necklace, bracelets and a forehead tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. A man in white clothes, with grey hair, kneels and bows toward him, while another man in a patterned shirt stands at the right. Behind the throne a red and yellow flag hangs, and a brass kalasha-like vessel with white powder sits on the floor in front. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, a crown-like headband, saffron robes and rudraksha malas, matching the page description of a visit to the throne.