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Devotees sit on the floor of an open ashram courtyard with orange walls and white-and-red striped painted bands, seated before an ornate gold throne with red cushion and a framed portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda garlanded in yellow and white flowers. A young person in white robe sits center, a woman in yellow sari and a woman in white sari with a rudraksha mala sit nearby, and a woman in a white head covering with a bindi sits at right. Gold thali trays with flowers, fruit and lamps are arranged before them. Several people are seen from behind at left, with a red-and-gold curtain and a lit oil lamp in the background.

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A courtyard ritual scene in front of an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, draped with marigold and white-and-black garlands. Propped on the throne is a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a beaded necklace. Several women sit on the floor in white and cream clothing, one in a white head covering, with silver-and-gold plates of offerings and pink flowers in front of them. An orange wall with white stripes and an orange curtain form the backdrop, with a stone pillar and gate at left.2010-10-05Inside a temple hall with orange and white striped walls, a gilded golden throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and rudraksha beads, garlanded with red, yellow and purple flowers. A seated group of devotees faces the throne: a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti at left, women in white saris with yellow borders, and a woman in a cream sari with orange shawl at right. Brass plates of offerings and flowers sit before the throne. The portrait is a printed photograph, not a live person; the seated people are the physical participants.2010-09-25A photograph of a Paduka Puja in an orange-walled courtyard. On the left, a golden throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a garland, decorated with red, yellow and purple flower garlands. Seated on the floor before it, a group of devotees faces the throne: a woman in a cream sari with a green border sits at the centre, a woman in a yellow sari and another in a white sari with an orange shawl sit nearby, and two shaven-headed men in white dhotis wearing rudraksha malas attend silver plates of offerings on a gold tray. The portrait's subject is a printed image, not a physical person in the scene. Red and white striped walls and a curtained doorway frame the courtyard.2010-09-25A puja is being performed in an orange and white courtyard before a gilded golden throne with red velvet cushions. A framed portrait on the throne, garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers, shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, labelled as a portrait; it is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a woman in white with a red bindi sits with hands folded, and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari with orange shawl sits beside her. A shaven-headed man in white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl and an orange-clad woman sit before silver plates of offerings with orange cloths and flowers on a golden stand. Several other women in white and yellow saris with orange shawls sit with palms pressed together, and a woman in white with a long braid is seen from behind.2010-09-25A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an ashram hall. A large ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat is garlanded with orange, yellow and white flower garlands. On the seat stands a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated in a meditative pose. Seated on the floor before the throne are several devotees: a woman in white clothing at center, a woman in a pink patterned top and orange shawl at right, a woman in white at left with her back to the camera, and others in white and orange. Silver trays with flowers and offerings sit in front of the throne. Behind the throne are red and white striped columns, an orange curtain, and a small table with flowers.2010-10-05Indoor puja in an orange-walled hall at an ashram. In the center, a gilded ornate throne with a red cushion sits empty beside a framed portrait on a second gilded seat, the portrait garlanded with red, purple and yellow flowers and showing a saffron-clad figure with long hair and a mala, labelled as a portrait in the caption. Seated devotees in white dhotis and pale sarees with gold-bordered shawls face the seats, with brass plates of flowers and offerings in front. A shaved-headed young priest in a white dhoti with tilak holds a microphone at left, and a man in white with a sacred thread kneels near the offerings. Behind them a black board lists names in white text, and a wall plaque reads Dhyanapeetham.2010-09-25Indoor puja in an orange-walled hall where a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti sits before an ornate gold throne-like seat draped with a red cushion and garlanded with marigold and rose strands. A framed photograph of a robed figure in orange sits on the seat. In front, a gold tray holds brass plates of flowers and offerings. Several seated people wearing white and yellow saris and white clothing sit on the floor, one holding a microphone, with hands folded in prayer. Another person in orange sits in the background near a doorway.2010-09-25A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a golden throne. The gilded, cushioned throne is draped with orange cloth and garlands of yellow and white flowers with dark ribbons, and holds a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hand raised in blessing. Devotees kneel in front, some holding lit oil lamps and brass plates on a brass tray, while a man in white dhoti with a bare upper body and another in white cloth tend the offerings. Behind is a red-and-white painted wall, an ornate stone shrine with a metal gate, and a potted shrub. Several people are visible, mostly women in saris and men in white.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an orange-walled hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a golden platform. Before him, devotees kneel and sit on the floor; a bald man in white holds his hands in namaste, and several women in white with yellow shawls face the dais. Gold thalis hold flowers, offerings and small lamps around the feet of the seated figure. A second empty gold throne stands to the left, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the wall. Several seated people in white garments and yellow shawls surround the platform.2010-08-25A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a ceremonial gold necklace, receiving devotees in an orange-walled hall. Seated in front of him on the floor are several devotees: a bald man with white-and-orange sacred markings and white dhoti, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace, a woman in an orange shawl, and women in white and yellow saris. Before them a low gold table holds silver plates with pink lotus flowers and ritual trays. Behind them stand a few people in white. A dark placard with white lettering hangs on the wall. Several seats and gold chairs fill the room.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron/orange robes with a long dark braid and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the left. He rests one bare foot on a golden footstool and his hands are folded in his lap. Facing him on the floor, a woman in a red-and-blue sari and several women in white dhotis or saris with yellow shawls sit around a gold-edged tray holding steel plates of food, fruit and bowls. A younger man in white with a rudraksha mala and a shaved-head priest in white dhoti sit at the front. Behind them are red walls with white stripes, a golden stool with a red cushion and a red-and-gold cabinet.2010-10-06A photograph of a padauka puja in a temple-like hall, with a golden ornate throne draped with a red cushioned seat and garlanded with yellow and white flowers. A framed portrait on the throne shows a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, one hand raised. Around the throne, several women in white clothing with gold borders sit on the floor before a golden tray holding silver plates with offerings, flowers and fruit. Other women in white and yellow sit nearby, and a red-and-white striped pillar and a curtain frame the scene.2010-09-30