December 20 2011 - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands and a golden crown-shaped canopy. The seated person wears orange saffron robes, a long orange shawl, a multi-strand flower garland and red bindi, with dark swept-back long hair and gold bangles. Three people in orange and white stand before the throne: a bald man in orange robes at left, another orange-robed man behind him, and a man in white shirt and white dhoti bending forward to offer a ritual on the seated figure's feet, with a silver vessel and white cloth on a golden stand in front. A framed picture hangs on the left wall and red roses decorate the right side. The scene appears to be a pada puja style honouring. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a garland, consistent with the page's claim.

Photograph of a ceremony on a stage. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with gold necklaces, bangles and a red forehead mark, sits smiling on an ornate golden throne decorated with yellow, red and purple garlands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti offers a small silver puja item and holds a silver vessel near the throne. At left, a bald priest in orange cloth with a sacred thread stands with his back to the camera. Golden pedestal, brass lamp, and a red-and-gold carved structure frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is seen on the throne with cues of long hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace and ornaments.

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A photograph inside a temple hall with a gold-trimmed throne draped in marigold and rose garlands at the right. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange turban, a multi-strand gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, gold armbands and an orange robe; he reaches forward toward a kneeling devotee, appearing to bless them. Beside him a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a brass tray and rudraksha beads. Several devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand or kneel with palms joined, and a man in white bows at the far right. Small deity murtis sit on a red-patterned cloth at the lower right. Probable Swamiji is present with the cues of long hair, orange turban and gold necklace, giving blessings to devotees during a darshan.

A padapuja ceremony in a yellow-draped hall with gold-carved throne. A seated figure in orange robes with a white and red flower garland and a red tilak sits on a gold throne with carved lion armrests, his bare feet resting on a silver tray. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair kneels and bends forward to honour his feet, while an older man in white sits on the floor nearby. Fruit, a bottle of water, a tray of offerings and books sit on a glass side table. The seated figure's identity is not established by appearance alone, so he is described by role as the one receiving padapuja; the photo page indicates a person was present at this event.

A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red and tiger-striped upholstery is garlanded with pink and white flower necklaces and wears an orange robe. A man in a white shirt kneels on a carpet and washes or touches the feet of the seated figure, resting them on a gold footstool. Standing beside them, a man in white and another in an orange robe with a shaved head look on. Flower vases, a tray of fruit and offerings sit nearby, and a black backdrop with hanging flower strands and pink draping forms the background. Appearance cues for the seated figure are a long swept-back hairstyle, orange robe and flower garlands, consistent with a person receiving padapuja.

A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with floral-garlanded golden throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, sits on the gilded peetha and smiles while an older woman in a white sari bows with her head touching the figure's feet. Before the throne, a man in a white shirt bends forward over a gold tray holding pink and red flowers. On the left, a bald priest in white dhoti with a flower garland stands. On the right, a man in orange kurta with a saffron shawl and a garland looks on. Garlands in red, yellow and green drape the throne backdrop.

August 16 2009

A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, draped in white and yellow garlands, with a long-haired figure in saffron clothing and white garlands receiving offerings. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands holding a silver tray of fruit and flowers toward the seated figure, while another man in saffron robes and a standing attendant in white clothing are nearby. Flower arrangements in red, orange and white decorate the backdrop, and green carpet covers the floor. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with long hair and orange ornate clothing, receiving a tray offering. Several people are visible.

A photograph of a man in orange robes seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long red and yellow flower garland and an orange cloth. A devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers bows deeply with his head touching the seated man's feet. Two orange-robed young attendants kneel and stand at the left, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at the right. Red and pink flower arrangements sit on side tables, with fruit on a tray, in front of a red and pink backdrop.