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Indoor ceremony in an orange-walled hall with a gold, ornately carved throne draped in red and multicolour flower garlands. A man in an orange robe with a red-and-white garland sits on the throne, reaching toward a woman in a green-and-gold sari who kneels before him. A shaved-headed young man in orange robes stands beside the throne holding a brass tray, while two attendants in white dhotis and garlands, one with a gold-trimmed cap, hold brass vessels at right. A woman in a blue-and-white sari stands at left, and a man in white kneels at lower left with hands folded. A wall map of Nithyananda Vedic Temples and a framed photo panel hang behind, and a fan and microphone are visible.

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Padapuja ritual in an orange-walled hall beneath a person Vedic Temples map. A man in a red-and-white garment kneels and touches a golden throne, while a woman in a red-orange and maroon sari bends with an orange shawl at the feet of a seated figure wearing a red-orange shawl and a garland of red, white and orange flowers. A man in white ceremonial dress and a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stand by, and a man in a white dhoti with a flower garland holds a brass tray. A woman in a light blue-and-white sari with dark trim stands at left beside a gold lion-form base. Golden peacock-style backrest and floral decorations surround the throne.2012-05-02May 02 20122012-05-02May 02 20122012-05-02A padapuja ceremony in an orange-walled hall with a golden peetha throne at centre, a seated figure in saffron robes with a flower garland and a multicoloured floral garland on the throne. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl and garland kneels before the throne, offering a brass plate. A woman in a red sari with a white flower in her hair stands near a small boy in a red shirt. On the right, men in orange robes and white dhotis wear garlands and hold brass plates, and a bald man in orange with rudraksha beads sits at lower left. A framed map labelled Nithyananda Vedic Temples and a photo panel hang on the wall.2012-05-02A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja inside an orange-walled hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a flower-decorated back wears an orange robe, a red-and-orange garland and a rudraksha-style mala, smiling as offerings are presented to him. Two saffron-robed attendants in orange cloth hold brass trays of fruit, and a shaved-headed man in orange holds a tray and wears a mala. A woman in a white-and-blue sari stands at left, and a man in white bends forward at the foot of the throne, while a figure in a red-checked shawl kneels nearby. A wall map and a sign reading Nithyananda Vedic Temples are visible behind them, along with a tall garland on the right and a fan at the back. Visible people: about six.2012-05-02A padapuja ceremony in a temple-style hall with an orange-painted wall. A man in an orange robe with a red rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with floral garlands in red, pink and yellow. Two devotees bow before him: a man in white kurta and a woman in a red sari with gold border, leaning forward. A woman in a grey-blue sari stands at left. On the right, attendants in white dhotis and garlands hold brass trays of fruit and a kalasha. Behind the wall hangs a map and poster reading Nithyananda Vedic Temples and a Kannada text.2012-05-02May 02 20122012-05-02November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a padapuja in a temple hall with a golden throne-like seat. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a red and white flower garland stands on a raised golden pedestal in front of the throne. An older bearded man in white kurta with orange shawl and garland stands at left, holding a tray. A woman in a green and gold sari with a garland offers a silver plate with a tray near the pedestal. A woman in a pale blue and white saree stands at left edge. Two men in orange robes and white dhotis with garlands stand at right, one holding a brass plate and one holding a kalasha. Behind is a wall with a map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples and a framed photo collage. Six people are visible.2012-05-02A woman in a bright green sari with a dark maroon border sits eyes closed on a red velvet throne with gold trim, placed on a red-and-white patterned rug in an orange-walled hall. A saffron-robed monk with a shaved head sits to her right, and a younger devotee in saffron sits in front of the throne with hands together near the face. On the left, a bare-chested man with a sacred thread and white dhoti sits in front of a metal railing, and other seated people in white and saffron appear at the edge. On the orange wall behind the throne hangs a map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples with the text 'We run Temples around the world' and 'Padhuka mandirs in 55 countries'. A framed photo panel on the upper left shows Sri Ramana Maharishi and Sri Aurobindo Swamigal. The throne and rug suggest a ceremonial seating, though the exact ritual is not clear.2011-11-01May 02 20122012-05-02Indoor temple ritual in an orange-walled hall beneath a tubelight. A seated man in a red-and-orange garment with floral garlands sits on an ornate gold throne draped in flowers, reaching forward toward offerings. Standing in front of him, a bald priest in saffron-orange robes holds a brass plate and the same offerings. Nearby, a priest in white dhoti with a shawl and flower garland holds a plate, and another attendant in a tall ornamented headdress and white garments stands beside a camera operator. A woman in a light blue sari stands at left, a bending devotee in white kurta bows, and a small child in red shirt stands by. A stone-and-map display board and a paper poster are on the back wall. Ritual padapuja setting with flower-garlanded throne.2012-05-02