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A padapuja ceremony on a stage draped with dark maroon curtains and dense garlands of white jasmine, orange and red flowers. A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white floral garland sits on an ornate gold throne and smiles while raising his hand in blessing. A man in white with an orange shawl stands behind him holding a yellow cloth tray. In the foreground, a man in white kneels on a white cloth and bows his head toward the seated figure's feet, which rest on a silver footstool. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. A microphone on a stand is near the throne, and a printed banner with text hangs at the top left. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and garland on the throne) is seated at the centre of this ceremony.

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July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A 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.2007-07-29A 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 seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a white floral garland sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a bolster. Two men attend him: a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a silver tray on yellow cloth, and a man in white kneels at his feet, bowing forehead to his feet during a paada puja ritual. A microphone stand stands beside the throne against a maroon curtain, with flower-covered pillars at right. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, orange robes and ceremonial garlands fit the probable Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the scene matches a Guru Purnima paada puja.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A 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.2007-07-29Photo 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 photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage decorated with garlands of white jasmine, orange marigolds and red and yellow flowers. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt kneels barefoot on the floor, pressing his forehead and joined palms to the feet of a seated figure. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and has long dark hair, sitting on an ornate flower-covered throne with a silver and gold lotus-shaped base and a microphone stand beside it. Behind them a younger man in white with an orange shawl holds a yellow cloth and a silver vessel. Yellow cloths and scattered flower petals lie on the floor, with a small brass figure at the lower left.2007-07-29A stage event with a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, draped in orange robes and with long dark hair, holding a small object in one hand. Behind the throne hang garlands of white flowers and a multicoloured flower garland. A man in orange robes kneels to the left holding a silver tray with an offering, while a man in white kneels at the foot of the throne, bowing with his palms pressed to the platform. Scattered petals lie on the stage, and a flower arrangement stands at the right. a person is seated on the throne, identifiable by long swept-back hair and saffron robes, being honoured in a puja-style reverence.2008-12-25July 29 20072007-07-29