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A golden ornate throne with red velvet cushions and orange bolsters holds a framed printed portrait of a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, against a banyan-like tree background, garlanded with yellow and maroon flower strands and pink flowers. Three men in white dhoti-style clothing sit before it with hands folded in prayer, with silver ritual plates, pink lotus flowers and small silver vessels arranged on a golden tray in front. Behind, a white deity murti with garlands and gold ornaments sits beside stone pillars, red curtains and brass oil lamps in a temple setting.

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A ceremonial puja inside a temple hall with orange and red walls and a red curtain. Two ornate gold thrones with red cushions and gold carved backs stand side by side. On the right throne sits a framed portrait of a young man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala, draped with a garland of yellow marigolds and maroon-and-white flowers; an orange cloth lies on the seat. A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche behind. In the foreground, shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with white forehead markings pour liquid and tend offering vessels, with a brass plate and small lamp before them.2010-09-29A photograph of a Paduka Puja at an ashram setting. A gilded, ornately carved throne with red cushions and an orange cloth sits at center, draped with orange, yellow and maroon-white marigold garlands. Beside it stands a framed portrait, a painted depiction of a seated figure in orange robes with a mala and vibhuti, labelled as a depiction rather than a person present. In front, several priests in white dhotis work at the setup: one with white markings on his face and forehead holds a vessel, another bald priest in a white cloth with a red-and-white sacred thread sits at the front, and a woman with her hair tied back holds a stick of incense whose smoke rises. Brass plates and a gilded side panel frame the scene, with a red and orange curtain and a stone deity murti behind.2010-09-29A photograph of a shaven-headed monk in orange robes seated on the left, holding flower petals in his hands, before a golden throne-like seat draped with red cushions and garlanded with yellow and white marigold and maroon flower strands. On the throne rests a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a long-haired figure in orange robes and rudraksha mala seated before a tree, raising one hand in blessing. Silver trays of red rose petals and small silver vessels sit on the golden platform. Four women sit around the trays: one in a white sari with grey hair pinned back, another in white with an orange border, and two others in cream and yellow saris with folded hands. A stone carved pillar and ornate red-railed structure stand behind. The offering appears to be a padapuja-style worship before the portrait.2010-09-28A photograph of a temple worship scene. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor facing a golden throne-like seat (peetha) draped with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. On the seat is a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and a white beaded mala, seated in meditation with one hand raised; this is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Behind it stands a large deity murti in yellow and pink silk with garlands. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis sit near the seat, one with hands joined in prayer, while women in light clothing with hair pulled back sit in the crowd. Gold ornate lamps and pillars flank the scene.2010-09-29A photograph of a puja before a gilded golden throne with red cushions, draped in marigold and red-and-white garlands. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated and raising one hand in a blessing gesture before a tree. Four people are seated on the floor facing the throne from behind: a woman with a long dark braid in a white sari with yellow border, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth, an older man in white dhoti with a shawl, and a woman in yellow and white at the right edge. A woman in white with orange wrap and glasses sits at the far right beside silver plates of red flowers and offerings. Stone pillars and a red railing stand in the background.2010-09-28December 14 20102010-12-14December 14 20102010-12-14A gilded ornate throne with red velvet cushions and bolsters is set in a temple shrine, draped with yellow, white and maroon flower garlands. Framed on the seat is a printed portrait of a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a white beaded necklace, seated in meditation with raised hand, with a caption reading "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beneath it. In front, a large gold-embossed tray holds white jasmine flowers and red roses. Gilded lamp stands and a small deity murti are visible behind the throne.2010-10-04August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph of a puja at a shrine under an open pavilion. A large ornate golden throne with red cushions is draped with yellow and white marigold garlands, and a framed photograph on it shows a figure in orange robes seated on a rock with a rudraksha mala, raising one hand. The printed photograph is a depiction, not a person present. In front, a bald priest in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a small silver cup. Three women sit on the floor in white saris: one has grey hair in a bun, another wears an orange-bordered sari, and a younger woman with a long braid wears a yellow-green sari and holds small silver cups near silver plates containing red flowers. A white marble figure and a deity relief sit at the right edge, and steel pots stand at the lower right.2010-09-28A morning puja scene at a temple pavilion. A large ornate gold throne with red cushions stands at left, decorated with yellow, orange and maroon flower garlands and a red rose; a framed portrait on the throne shows a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala seated in meditation, labelled with a printed caption. In front of the throne, a gold-embossed offering table holds several silver plates with rice-like offerings, small silver vessels and red rose petals. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits at left with hands joined, and a man in white with a grey head is seen from behind in the foreground. Two women sit at right beside the table, one in white with an orange shawl and glasses, the other in a yellow-bordered sari, both handling the offerings. Carved stone pillars and a red-and-white painted column frame the scene, with trees and a metal gate behind.2010-09-28A photograph of a padapuja setting inside a temple hall. A golden ornate throne with a red cushioned seat is draped with marigold and white flower garlands. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in blessing before a tree trunk. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels at left with palms joined in prayer, with a red bindi and a thin black necklace. Two shaven-headed priests in white dhotis sit in front of the throne, one with a rudraksha mala, and a silver tray holds offerings. Behind the throne is a grey stone carved deity murti, and an orange curtain hangs at left beside red and white painted pillars.2010-10-02