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A ceremonial padapuja scene in an indoor hall before a backdrop photograph of a temple gopuram and a deity murti garlanded with flowers. A seated figure in a red-orange garment with a flower garland and gold-embellished throne is receiving worship. A shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti stands with a tray of offerings and sandal-painted arms, while another orange-robed attendant and men in white stand nearby. A seated woman in yellow sari sits at right, and a microphone and a gold tray of sweets lie in front. The seated figure wears distinctive orange and red robes and garlands, but appearance cues alone are insufficient to confirm identity.

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A photograph of a pada puja ceremony in an indoor hall with a large printed temple backdrop showing a deity murti with garlands. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a crown-like hair style and rudraksha-style necklace and marked forehead, stands on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with a red cushion, hands joined in greeting while wearing a flower garland. Beside him a priest in orange dhoti holds a tray of offerings, and other men in white dhotis and saffron clothing stand nearby with palms pressed together. Two women in yellow and white sit on a carpet at right, and several seated devotees appear in the foreground. Trays of flowers and sweets sit before the throne.2010-09-18A photograph of a ceremonial pada puja in an indoor hall before a backdrop of a temple gopuram and deity murti garlanded with flowers. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace with long swept-back hair, stands on a gold-trimmed raised throne with a red cushion and holds his hands in a blessing gesture, Swamiji (probable), in_person. Beside him a priest in an orange dhoti with sacred ash markings holds a tray. Standing devotees in white shirts and dhotis press palms together at left, a woman in yellow sits on the floor at right with brass plates of offerings, and a microphone stands in front.2010-09-18A photograph of a ceremonial reception in an indoor hall with a large printed backdrop of a temple gopuram and deity murti. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and a garland of red and white flowers stands before a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, gesturing toward a standing devotee. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti with white sandalwood markings and rudraksha mala stands with palms joined, and several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with folded hands. Two women sit on the floor at right, one in yellow. Gold trays of sweets and offerings sit on a low table at the front, and a microphone stands at the lower edge. Padapuja-style reception with devotees honouring the seated figure.2010-09-18A ceremonial puja scene in a decorated hall. A bare-chested priest with white sacred markings on his forehead and arms, wearing an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala, holds a silver tray of offerings toward a young man in an orange robe with a long green, yellow and pink garland. The garlanded man stands beside a golden throne with red cushions, with two golden offering plates of flowers and food on a low golden table in front. Behind them stand a man in an orange cloth, a man in a white shirt, and other attendants in white and khaki. A large temple-gopuram backdrop with a deity murti and colourful hanging banners frames the scene. Several seated devotees and a microphone appear in the foreground.2010-09-18A photograph of a ceremonial reception on an ashram stage. Centre, a figure with long swept-back hair, a crown-like headpiece and a saffron-orange shawl over ornate clothing, wearing a multi-strand garland, clasps hands with a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and bare chest with white sandal markings. Behind them, a golden throne with a red cushion stands before a painted backdrop of a temple gopuram and deity murti with garlands. A man in white shirt on the left and a man in brown shirt press palms together in greeting. Two seated women in saris, one in yellow, sit on the right beside golden trays of offerings on a red carpet, and a microphone stands in the foreground.2010-09-18A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a backdrop showing a painted temple gopuram and a deity murti. A standing man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth and a long garland of yellow and white flowers, with a probable Swamiji candidate presented in an ornate gold-and-red throne behind him; he is distinguished by his long swept-back hair and saffron garments. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl with a sacred thread stands near a second orange-clad attendant. A man in white shirt and dhoti and a uniformed man hold a tray or package at left. On the right, women sit on the floor, one in a white sari with yellow border. Ornate gold trays with flowers and sweets sit before the throne on a patterned red carpet, and a microphone stands at the lower left. Dark blue curtains frame the stage.2010-09-18A padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall with a large temple backdrop showing a deity murti and stone pillars, with colourful painted banners hanging at the sides. A bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, raising one arm and pouring from a vessel over the head of a seated figure in an orange robe wearing a long, multicoloured flower garland. The seated figure sits on a gold-framed throne with red cushions. Gold trays holding flowers and offerings sit on the carpet in front. A man in a white shirt and dhoti holds packets, a man in khaki uniform stands nearby, and women in white and yellow sit on the right side of the hall, with microphones and a camera operator in the foreground.2010-09-18March 01 20132013-03-01A photograph of a garland-receiving ceremony beside an ornate golden throne draped with marigold and rose garlands. A standing man in orange robes and a bare-chested figure in orange dhoti hold up a large yellow marigold garland. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and an orange garment stands at center receiving a garland from a bearded priest in an orange dhoti. A woman in a magenta sari and a man in a white shirt hold a silver tray of flowers at left. Behind the throne is a red cushioned seat with a gold footstool and rose petals scattered on the floor. Several other attendants in white and orange stand nearby.2010-10-24Indoor photo at a temple-themed event. A man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a zebra-striped seat, its back draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and white and pink flowers. In front of him a devotee in a blue shirt and dhoti bends forward holding out a tray of offerings. Around them, people in white dhotis, orange shawls and saffron garments stand watching, including an older bearded man in a turban and orange cloth, and a woman in a green sari. A backdrop shows golden temple tower imagery and a large banyan tree. A tray of fruit sits to the right of the throne.2009-08-11A photograph inside an open temple pavilion with orange and red walls and a red-and-cream pillar. On the left, a deity murti with a crown and gold ornaments sits on a red cushioned seat, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strings. In the centre, a person in an orange robe, bare-footed, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a small paper. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before the throne beside a gold tray of offerings, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands at left. On the right, two men in white dhotis stand near a microphone stand, one with hands folded. A tall deity or ornamental sculpture stands near an orange curtain, and banana leaves decorate the pavilion. A red carpet with a blue border covers the floor, and a sign on the floor reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha.2010-09-13July 17 20082008-07-17