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A seated monastic in orange robes with a flower garland sits on a gold-framed throne while a woman in an orange sari kneels on the floor before him with palms pressed together in namaste. A brass plate holds flowers, a brass bell and small oil lamps, and a brass kalasha-style vessel sits nearby. Behind them stands a gold deity murti with a garland and a gold placard reading KAILASA TIRUVANNAMALAI NITHYANANDA JANMABHOOMI KSHETRA, with a trident and framed photographs on the wall. This appears to be a pada puja reception setting.

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A photograph of a padapuja in a temple hall with gold-carved wooden throne and lion-figure pillars. A seated man in orange robes and a yellow-and-white flower garland sits on a gold-trimmed throne, his bare feet resting on a brass tray of flowers and lamps. A woman in an orange saree holds a lit aarti lamp toward him and a small handbell in her other hand. Behind them a golden trident, brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and framed portraits on the wall. A gold banner reads KAILASA TIRUVANNAMALAI SRI NITHYANANDA JANMABHUMI KSHETRAM. A standing figure in orange and a red umbrella appear in the background.Indoor photo of a padapuja ceremony in a gold-decorated hall. A bald man in orange robes and a multicolour flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-like arm rest, his bare feet resting on a red cushion. A woman in an orange sari holds a brass bell and an oil lamp with flame near a brass plate of flowers, kumkum and a small kalasha-like vessel on the floor. Behind the throne stand a gold trident, a brass lamp stand with lit flames and a parasol. Framed photographs hang on the wall and a gold carved pillar with a fresh garland stands at right, bearing a banner reading KAILASA and Nithyananda. A man in red stands in the background.Photo 11733230 +1 copiesApril 27 20122012-04-27Indoor temple scene with gold-painted pillars and a gilded ornate throne. A seated figure in orange robes with short grey hair sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, feet resting on a silver tray of flower petals. In front, a bearded man in orange robes with hair tied in a topknot kneels on a leopard-print mat with palms pressed together in namaskar, before a brass bell and a plate of flower petals. To the right, a woman in red robes with a mala sits on the floor. Behind, deity murti and a golden chariot-like structure stand in the background.2019-07-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and ornate gold necklace sits on an elaborate gold throne with red cushions, with his feet resting on a golden footstool. Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace. Before him, a bald man in orange robes with a yellow border kneels on a striped rug with palms pressed together in anjali. Trays of flowers, a pink lotus, a kalasha-like brass dish and incense holders sit on the floor. Floral garlands and artificial autumn leaves decorate the pillar behind, with a painted deity mural above.2012-06-03March 19 20122012-03-19A photograph in a dark-walled room showing a long-haired man in orange robes, with a red mark on his forehead, seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-striped backrest. He wears a long garland of beads and bangles on his arms and sits barefoot. Before him, a kneeling man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a red sari with folded hands perform worship, next to a brass tray holding offerings of fruit and small bowls. Several tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside the throne, and a partly visible person sits at the bottom right.2012-04-27Photo 11680799 +4 copiesPhoto 11729373Photo 11730602May 09 20122012-05-09