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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne in front of a backdrop of garlands in yellow, purple, green and white flowers. The central figure wears a red-orange turban with a crescent emblem, a red-orange robe, a gold ceremonial necklace, a large rudraksha-style mala, and a pink-and-white flower garland; his right hand is raised in blessing. Around the throne, a crowd sits close to the base: a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala on the left, several bare-chested and white-clad devotees, women in saris and kurtas, and people holding up hands or small offerings. The setting appears to be an outdoor festival procession or ritual with flower-decorated structures.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red-and-maroon turban, rudraksha mala, layered gold necklaces, a white-and-pink flower garland and gold bangles, in rust-coloured dhoti-style clothing, with his feet bare. Behind him hangs a wall of yellow, orange, purple and white marigold and flower garlands. Seated devotees in front, many bare-chested or in white and orange, face him; a priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread sits at left. The scene suggests a pada puja gathering.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned backrest, wearing a maroon turban with a crescent emblem, a rust-orange robe, a long pink-and-white flower garland, and heavy gold necklaces with a large gold pendant. He has long swept-back hair and a full beard, with a brown rudraksha-style mala and gold armbands. Behind him, walls of yellow, purple, green and white flower garlands frame the throne. In the foreground, several devotees' heads are visible at the bottom edge, including one person in white. The appearance matches Swamiji (probable) by the distinctive turban, long hair, saffron-toned ornate clothing and gold necklaces, shown seated in a position of honour.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A bearded man in a maroon turban with a crescent emblem sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, bare feet resting on the lower step. He wears a long rudraksha-style brown bead mala, layered gold necklaces with a central pendant, a white and pink flower garland, gold armbands, and an orange-red dhoti with a shawl. Behind him hang colourful marigold and purple flower garlands. A silver trident leans at left. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing face the throne at the bottom of the frame. The appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) label, based on the turban, rudraksha mala, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned clothing, while the page indicates this event featured him.2016-12-03A photograph of a ceremony in which a man sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion beneath a canopy of multicoloured tassels. He wears a rust-orange robe, a red-and-gold turban, a gold necklace and a flower garland, with gold bangles on his wrists. A trident and a ceremonial staff stand beside him. Seated women in saris and a man in an orange cloth face him, with white-clad priests and onlookers on tiered red steps behind. Walls of marigolds and flowers in yellow, purple and white decorate the right side. a person seated on the throne, with the crown-style turban, saffron robe, rudraksha-style gold adornments and garland cues; the surrounding people are devotees and priests.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red turban with a crescent moon emblem, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and a pink-and-white flower garland. Behind him is a wall of yellow, orange, purple and green marigold and flower garlands. Attendants in white sit at the lower left and bottom edge, and a silver ceremonial staff stands at the left. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne has long swept-back hair visible behind him, a crown-like turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page's reference to Paramahamsa Nithyananda at a Pada Puja event.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03