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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a dark room, wearing a white dhoti with yellow-orange borders, a red-orange shawl draped over the throne, coral-red beaded malas across his chest, red bands on his upper arms and wrists, and a tilak on his forehead. Two brass oil lamps with flames stand beside him, and a shrine-like gilded doorway is behind. At his feet, a shaven-headed devotee in orange robes and glasses sits with folded hands before a silver tray holding small bowls, flower petals and offerings. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, based on his distinctive ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha-style malas with the throne setting; the devotee in orange is a sannyasi performing padapuja.

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April 26 20122012-04-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped cloth draped over the back. He wears a white dhoti with a yellow-and-orange border, a bare upper body, red rudraksha malas, red armbands and a white sacred thread, with a tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a shaved-headed devotee in orange robes kneels with palms joined in namaskar, smiling. Before the throne lies a gold tray with silver puja plates, a flower garland of white and red blossoms and a pink lotus. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand behind, and a white tower fan is at the right edge. a person is shown seated in a white dhoti with a bare upper body and distinctive rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold-toned adornments, receiving padapuja from the devotee.2012-04-26A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-print cloth draped over the seat. He wears a white dhoti with yellow-orange borders, a bare upper body, red beaded rudraksha-style malas, a gold chain, and red armbands, with a white tilak on his forehead. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand beside the throne. In the foreground a kneeling devotee in orange robes and glasses joins his palms in namaste before a silver tray holding bowls, flowers and a pink offering on a brass plate. A gold-framed mirror and a black wall form the background.2012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26April 26 20122012-04-26A photograph in a dark ceremonial hall shows a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing white dhoti and shawl with yellow-orange border, a red and white rudraksha mala around his neck and red beaded armbands. He is bare-footed with a tilak on his forehead and gazes to his left. Lit brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a gilded arched frame is on the right. Probable Swamiji (Paramahamsa Nithyananda) is seated on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklace. A shaven-headed devotee in saffron robes and glasses kneels on the right with palms joined in namaste, looking up toward him.2012-04-26A seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a gold-beaded necklace, gold armbands and bangles, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a zebra-striped cloth. A kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti presses his palms together in namaskar beside a silver tray of flowers and fruit. Brass oil lamps stand nearby on a dark floor, with a red-and-white floral offering on the lower steps. The seated figure is a statue or lifelike figure rather than a living person, and the kneeling devotee is visible in the foreground. Offerings, lamps and the throne suggest a pooja setting.2012-05-01April 26 20122012-04-26A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions receives padapuja, his bare feet resting on a golden tray heaped with orange and marigold flowers. He wears a pale cream dhoti and matching shawl with a gold-bordered end, a cream turban with a red tilak on the forehead, layered rudraksha malas, and gold armbands and bangles. Behind the throne is an elaborate gold backrest with a striped tiger-print cushion. Two tall brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops burn beside him, and a devotee in white kneels at lower left with palms pressed together, while a woman's grey hair is visible at lower right. Offering plates with flowers and small lamps sit on the golden tray.2012-04-17 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat is receiving a puja. He wears a cream-white turban with a red tilak, a white dhoti and shawl, and multiple strands of rudraksha malas with a ceremonial necklace. Bangles circle his upper arms and wrists. In the foreground, a priest in an orange-saffron robe with maroon trim holds up a multi-flame brass aarti lamp toward him. Brass oil lamps hang from the dark background, and offerings sit on the altar base. Decorative painted pillars with figures frame the scene. Appearance-based a person is seated on the throne with rudraksha malas and ceremonial cues, receiving the aarti, and the attending priest is in orange.April 21 20122012-04-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped throw. He wears a rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold necklace, bangles on his arms and a red bindi with white tilak on his forehead. Two brass oil lamps with flames stand beside the throne, and trays of flowers, offering bowls and marigold garlands sit in the foreground. A partially visible head of another person appears at the lower right. Appearance cues are consistent with a person, seated in the honoured position of the satsang.2012-04-19