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December 13 20122012-12-13 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a seated figure in orange robes, legs crossed on a leopard-print cushion, with only the lower body and hand visible. In front, on a red cloth scattered with white and pink flower petals and red rose petals, stand two dark metal ornamental vessels with pointed spire-like finials. No people are physically present.2012-12-25March 02 20162016-03-02Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing on two ornate gold padukas (sandals) placed on a red velvet cloth scattered with white rice grains, rose petals and flower garlands, a ritual padapuja. The feet belong to a person wearing saffron-orange robes at the right edge; a white cloth hangs at the left and a gold vessel rests at the top. The gold padukas have small raised knobs.2009-07-07December 09 20122012-12-09Close photograph of a seated person's bare feet resting on two metal padukas, wooden sandal-like stands with rows of upright pegs or spikes, set on a patterned teal and dark mat scattered with orange marigold petals. The person wears an orange-saffron garment with a yellow-gold border. A dark wooden cane or staff and a brass-tipped pole stand beside the chair, and a brass pot or stand is visible at the left edge.2013-02-13Close view of a seated person's bare feet resting on an ornate silver chair with carved floral and scrollwork legs and a red velvet seat cushion. The person wears a deep maroon or rust-coloured silk garment with a gold zari border, and a pink lotus flower garland with white blossoms lies draped over the fabric. The floor beneath is covered with a striped multicolour woven mat in red, purple, green and blue.2018-01-14Close-up photo of a pair of bare feet standing on a shallow silver metal tray lined with red petals and white flowers, set on a red cushion. The person wears orange cloth at the ankles. Gold-toned ornamental stands sit beside each foot, with pink and white petals scattered around. This shows a padapuja, the ritual worship of the feet, with flower offerings arranged around the feet. Only feet and orange-clad ankles are visible, so no face or identifying features can be seen.2009-12-03February 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a pair of sandals placed on a saffron-orange cloth during a paada pooja setup. The dark sandals have orange straps and are decorated with purple orchids and a green orchid. Beside them lie a red cloth with a rudraksha mala and a silver chain, a white conch shell, a small brass bowl with a white stick, and an orange cup. A hand in the upper right reaches toward a brass plate. No people's faces are visible; only a sleeve in white clothing appears at the right edge.2014-12-30Close view of a ceremonial altar arrangement. Two small dark metal kalasha-like finials stand in a bed of white chrysanthemums, pink rose petals and yellow marigold-type blossoms, with red hibiscus flowers at the back. Thick green leaf garlands frame both sides, and a gold-toned embossed metal backdrop with floral motifs rises behind. An orange cloth covers the base. No people are visible in the frame.2017-12-20 +2 copiesA close photograph of a padukapuja setup on a patterned carpet. In the foreground a pair of black sandals with orange straps and orange knobs rests on a folded saffron-orange cloth on a low wooden stool decorated with green and floral painted borders. To the left, a small brass deity murti stands with red flower garlands on a brass base, beside a folded white and orange-striped cloth. Behind them are white and yellow plumeria flowers on a brass tray, a brass bell-like vessel and a brass lamp. No people are visible.2013-12-07 +1 copies