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A photograph inside a covered hall decorated with orange and red pennants and a multicoloured striped pillar. A seated figure on an ornate red-cushioned throne is garlanded with long chains of red, pink, orange and yellow flowers; the figure wears an orange robe and a red-pink garland around the neck, with long dark hair and bare feet resting on a low step. A woman in a green-and-white patterned sari stands with palms pressed together in namaste before the throne. Behind her, seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the floor, and standing men in white shirts and an orange shawl watch the scene. Flowers and a brass vessel sit at the base of the throne, and a painted deity backdrop hangs behind the crowd.

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Photograph inside a temple hall decorated with orange pennants and a blue-and-white emblem. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe and red and orange garlands, sits on an ornate throne covered with white and yellow flower garlands, with a carved stone lion at its base. Before him a woman in a white sari with a long braid stands with palms joined in respectful greeting. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing, some with white marks on their foreheads, fill the floor, and a standing man in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. Behind them a crowd watches, and a woman in a green patterned dress stands at the far left. Probable Swamiji, seated on the throne with long hair and orange robes, receiving devotees.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30Photograph of a devotional darshan inside a decorated hall. A seated figure on a red-cushioned throne wears an orange-saffron robe, long dark hair, a multi-coloured flower garland and a red-and-white floral mala. Around the throne, the seat and base are wrapped in white and orange-yellow blossoms. A woman in a white top and a woman in a pink floral dress bow with hands joined toward the throne, while a woman in a yellow sari stands nearby. Seated devotees in white and orange fill the floor, some men in white shirts stand behind, and a woman in a green dress stands at the back. Saffron pennants and a decorated pillar are visible behind. Swamiji (probable): the throne figure wears orange robes, long swept-back hair and a garland, a distinctive presentation, so the seated figure is.2006-12-30Photo of a temple hall during a devotional event. A seated figure on a red-cushioned throne wears orange robes, a long red-and-pink garland and a bead necklace, with long dark hair and a red mark on the forehead. A woman in a white sari with orange and blue border stands at left with palms pressed together in greeting. Devotees in white and orange sit on the floor, a man in white kurta stands with arms folded, and a crowd watches from behind near orange banners and a decorated pillar. Flower garlands drape the throne backdrop.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30A photograph of a devotee meeting in a temple-like hall decorated with orange pennants and a colourful painted pillar. A seated figure in orange robes, long swept-back dark hair and heavy red and orange flower garlands sits on a flower-covered throne with a red backrest and a golden lion-form armrest. Facing him, a woman in a white sari with a gold border bends forward toward the throne. Behind them, seated devotees in white and orange, a man in a white kurta holding a camera, and a standing crowd of about a dozen people in white and orange watch the exchange.2006-12-30A photograph of a devotional darshan in a temple hall. A seated figure with long dark hair wears orange saffron robes and red and orange flower garlands, sitting on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion base and a red cushion, with a red-and-white floral backdrop behind. A young girl with a long braid in a peach top and black trousers bends forward to touch his feet. Behind her, a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing sits and stands, one man in a black top wears an orange shawl, and a woman on the left wears a white dress with orange cloth. Marigold garlands drape the throne and a deity mural with colourful motifs hangs in the background.2006-12-30A photograph of a seated man on a flower-decorated golden throne in a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof, under a canopy of white and yellow flower garlands. The seated man wears an orange robe and a long red-and-white garland, with a red tilak on his forehead and long hair swept back; the figure is an appearance-based a person in a sitting position on the throne. Around him, a woman in a cream sari with an orange blouse stands facing the throne with her back to the camera, while devotees in white dhotis and saris sit on the floor. Brass lamps and vessels sit at the base of the throne, and orange and white bunting hangs from the ceiling beams.2006-12-30A photograph of a devotional gathering in a decorated hall. A seated figure in orange robes and long dark hair, wearing red and orange garlands, sits on a flower-covered throne with a red cushion, smiling, with a golden figurine beside the seat. Before him a woman in a teal top and blue sari bends low, touching her head near his bare feet on a red mat. Nearby a woman in a white sari with gold border kneels, and a cameraman in white holds a video camera. Behind them a crowd of women in white and light clothing sit with hands folded, and a man in white stands at the right. Orange and blue festival banners hang overhead.2006-12-30A photograph of a devotional gathering under a corrugated roof decorated with orange triangular bunting. A figure in white kurta and pants stands on the left, palms joined, facing a throne. On the right, a seated person in orange robes wears long red and orange flower garlands, with the throne draped in white and orange flowers and a red cushion. Seated and standing devotees in white and orange fill the background, with a few children in front. A brass object sits at the lower right. A printed caption on the image reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30A night photograph inside a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated metal roof and strings of red-orange pennants. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) heavily decorated with white jasmine and marigold garlands in yellow, red and magenta, with a red cushioned backrest. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a red-magenta flower garland around the neck and holds a slender rod, his hands joined in greeting. In front, a woman in a white sari with a long braid and red blouse stands with palms pressed together, bowing toward him. Seated devotees in white clothes and saffron shawls fill the floor, and more devotees, including children in white and green, stand along the back. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure in orange with the garlanded throne, indicated by his distinctive long hair, orange robes and ceremonial garlands; the page places him at this event. Behind, a woman in white with folded hands stands to the right.2006-12-30