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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised stage. A seated figure in orange robes and a long hair, wearing a white flower garland and orange-and-red floral garlands, sits on a flower-decorated throne with a microphone stand in front. A man in a white dhoti and shirt kneels and bows toward the seated figure's feet, holding a silver bowl or plate. Beside him stands a younger man in white with an orange-and-yellow shawl, smiling. A brass oil lamp sits at left, a white cloth covers the stage edge, and a dark maroon curtain hangs behind. Tall garlands of orange, red and white flowers frame the throne, and a wall at left shows a framed photograph with printed text.

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July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a Guru Poornima padapuja on a raised red stage. A central figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate throne heavily decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Two men in white dhoti and kurta kneel before him; the foremost bends low with hands folded and a yellow cloth draped over his arm, while the other, wearing an orange shawl, touches the seated figure's feet in reverence. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a white cloth covers the stage floor. A portrait and a banner are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a garland; he is shown receiving padapuja.2007-07-29Photo of a ceremonial stage decorated with garlands of marigolds, white flowers and multicoloured blooms. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a flower garland sits on a decorated throne-like seat, smiling toward the others. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl, and a younger man in white with curly hair, stand before him; the younger man in white bows and offers a golden tray holding a small brass object, while a microphone stands nearby. A brass oil lamp sits on the left of the stage, and a framed photo display with text hangs on the wall behind. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, flower garlands and throne-like seating matches the presentation cues.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A padapuja ritual on a red-carpeted stage in front of a floral-decorated seat. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a red garment sits on a flower-garlanded peetha, with a white and orange flower garland draped over the shoulders. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands beside the seat, holding a silver tray with a small silver object on a yellow cloth and a microphone on a stand is in front. Another man in white dhoti with a gold border kneels at the feet, forehead bowed to the seat. Brass oil lamps stand on the left, and a dark maroon curtain and garlands of marigold and jasmine fill the background. Probable Swamiji on the seat, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate floral setting.2007-07-29A stage event with a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange shawl, adorned with a white and multicolour flower garland, sitting on a flower-decorated throne with a gold lion-like carving and a microphone on a stand before them. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands at centre, smiling and hands clasped, while another person in white clothing stands at left holding a brass vessel with yellow flowers, apparently offering it. Garlands drape a tall floral pillar at right, with red and orange blooms; a brass oil lamp sits at lower left and a banner with photographs hangs behind the stage. a person is the seated figure in saffron robes on the throne, based on the orange robes, garland and ornate seat cues.2007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja on a stage at a Guru Purnima event. A figure seated on a decorated throne wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with long swept-back hair; the appearance matches the page's reference to Swamiji (probable), who is smiling while touching a silver kalasha-shaped vessel held by a standing man in white with an orange shawl. A woman in cream clothes kneels at the foot of the throne with her head bowed to the feet. The throne is banked with white, yellow, orange and red flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at left on a red platform, and a microphone stands in front of the throne. Behind is a maroon curtain and a framed text panel.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A seated figure in orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a flower garland sits on a decorated dais at a microphone, speaking, while a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands beside him holding a small silver ritual vessel on a yellow cloth. In the foreground a devotee in white kneels and bows with forehead to the feet of the seated figure during padapuja. Behind them are a large floral backdrop of marigolds, white jasmine and red garlands, a maroon curtain, a brass oil lamp on the floor, and a wooden podium on the left wall beside a framed photo panel. The seated figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) through orange robes, long swept-back hair and a garland, with the role of teacher giving satsang.2007-07-29A stage ceremony with a seated guru in orange robes and a long-haired, saffron-clad figure sitting on a flower-covered dais, garlanded with white and orange flowers and a red-and-white garland. A man in white kurta and pants, with a yellow cloth draped over his hands, bends forward carrying a brass vessel toward the dais. A second man in white with an orange shawl stands behind him. A microphone stands at the dais, a brass oil lamp sits on the left, and petals are scattered on the white cloth floor. Dark maroon curtains and a framed photograph with garland decoration form the backdrop, with a printed panel on the wall.2007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja on a raised stage with a red floor. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long hair sits on an ornate throne heavily decorated with white, yellow, orange and red flower garlands. A man in white kneels before the throne, bowing his head to the feet of the seated figure, while a standing attendant in white with an orange shawl holds a silver tray covered with a yellow cloth. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a microphone stand is positioned in front of the throne. Petals are scattered on the floor. A caption on the image reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda Paramashivam.2007-07-29Photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised stage hung with marigold and white flower garlands. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a flower garland sits on a decorated peetha. A kneeling devotee in white dhoti and white shirt bows with forehead touching the feet of the seated figure. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl holds a yellow tray with a silver kalasha and offerings. A red and gold cloth backdrop and brass lamps stand at the left edge, and a small microphone stand is in front. Saffron-orange clothing and marigold garlands dominate the scene.2007-07-29