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A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded red-cushioned throne in an open temple courtyard. He has long swept-back dark hair and his eyes are closed in meditation, hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold-edged table are a plate of fruit, flowers and offering bowls. Behind him stands a golden lamp stand, and a saffron-robed deity murti with garlands sits on the left. Two people in orange and red clothes sit on the right, one holding incense sticks, while a devotee's hand appears in the foreground. Red and white striped walls and a tin roof frame the scene.

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October 31 20102010-10-31A photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard scene. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushioning, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a long dark rudraksha mala, with hands resting in his lap; he appears to be the central figure, a probable Swamiji by his long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. In front of the throne is a wooden offering box with fruit and flowers on a tray. To the left stands a stone shrine with brass oil lamps, a deity murti dressed in orange cloth and draped with marigold garlands, and a kalasha-style brass vessel. Behind is a red-and-white striped wall, a stone pillar carved with figures, and a microphone stand. Two women in red and white saris sit at the lower right beside brass vessels, and a partially visible bald person's head appears at the bottom edge.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open temple courtyard, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed. Several devotees in the foreground hold small brass lamps and offering cups toward him, with fruit and brass vessels on a tray. Behind him stands a deity murti draped in orange cloth and decorated with marigold garlands, beside brass oil lamps and a kalasha. The setting is a stone-pillared shrine with a green garden behind a red railing. Overlay text reads 2010 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, and .2010-11-03A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes on an ornate golden throne with red velvet upholstery, eyes closed in meditation with hands resting in his lap. He wears a long dark hair and a long mala of dark rudraksha beads, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside the throne are a tray with fruit (peaches and an orange) and sweets, and gold oil lamps stand behind a red and gold gate. Behind him is a carved stone pillar and an orange-and-white striped wall. At the lower right edge, a partially visible shaved-headed attendant sits in white. The scene suggests a temple courtyard satsang setting.2010-11-03A man with long black hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed. Incense smoke rises in the foreground beside a priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha garland, and a shaved-head figure in white and devotees with bare arms and kumkum-marked hands sit around offerings of fruit and flowers on a wooden table. A wall board lists names in black lettering on a red and white striped temple wall. Looks like a temple ritual with pada puja offerings.2010-11-02A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved floral patterns and red cushions, smiling. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over one shoulder and a long rudraksha mala with dark beads, with long dark hair swept back and bare feet resting on a red footstool. A microphone stand stands beside the throne. Behind him are a white and orange statue of a seated sage, a garland of orange and purple flowers, brass lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, red curtains, a carved stone temple wall and a red-railed staircase. Appearance suggests a person, seated in the role of speaker on a throne at a satsang.2010-11-03A photograph of a seated man in orange sannyasi robes on an ornate gold-carved red-cushioned throne, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap, with dark rudraksha beads around his neck. He wears an orange shawl draped over the throne. Beside him on a small side stand is a tray of fruit. To his right, a woman in a white top and red shawl holds a small cup. In the foreground, the heads of seated devotees are visible, including one with long dark hair and an orange garment. Behind is a carved stone shrine with a garlanded deity murti in green and a gold kalasha, and red-and-white striped curtains. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha malas, and is seated on a throne as the central figure.2010-09-20October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesNovember 02 20102010-11-02A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a long dark rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold armrests and palms pressed together in his lap. Several people in white and orange clothing sit on the ground in front of him, including a shaven-headed man in white dhoti at left and women in cream and orange garments. Gold ritual vessels, a brass plate with flowers, and a fruit tray sit on wooden side tables. Behind is a stone temple wall with a relief carving, a golden statue of a seated figure in orange on the right, and red and white pillars. A small logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja at a temple courtyard. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his hands folded, a tray of fruit and a brass vessel on a small table beside him. In front, a priest in white dhoti and bare chest, with a gold necklace, holds a lamp and incense that smokes around him. Several women in orange and a lady in front with a braid sit with brass plates of fruit and oil lamps. Behind the throne are a red-and-white striped wall and a black notice board with white lettering.2010-11-02A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala. A microphone on a stand is positioned near him. Behind him are golden lamps, a kalasha-like brass vessel, garlands of yellow and orange flowers, and a stone temple pillar with carved reliefs. A small plate of fruit sits on a golden side table. Beside the throne, a saffron-clad white statue with garlands appears to be a murti. Green trees are visible in the background.2010-11-03