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A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional scene. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered cloth, wearing a white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha-style orange bead necklace, sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat while his bare foot rests on a white-draped table holding a silver plate of flowers. Around him, devotees with hands joined in anjali stand and sit: a woman in a blue patterned sari, a woman in a pink kurta, a man in a blue striped shirt with glasses, a young man in a red t-shirt, and men in white shirts. A gold-cloth table holds flower arrangements, a water bottle and oil lamps. A bronze deity murti stands at the right edge. a person is seated in the centre-left, identified by the saffron robes, orange rudraksha beads and garland cues, in the role of the one being worshipped.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, hands pressed together in namaskar, on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests and a red backrest, inside a tented ritual space. Around him devotees sit on a striped mat in white ritual clothes, some with orange or yellow shawls, several holding wrapped orange-and-red gift boxes and brass vessels with flowers and fruit offerings for a padapuja-style offering. A standing fan and a laptop sit to the side.2009-12-03July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 21 20122012-07-21 +2 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne with orange-and-tiger-striped cushions, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold border and a long red-and-yellow flower garland around his neck. His feet rest on a golden tray set with silver bowls of flowers and offerings. Hanging brass oil lamps and a gold bell hang above him. Seated devotees in front, including a bald man in white with folded hands, a woman in a blue sari and red shawl with hands joined in prayer, and a man in white with a tilak. Several women in white and red sit to the right. A wall-mounted air conditioner is on the black wall. Satsang setting.2013-05-25August 15 20092009-08-15A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a red floral garland sits barefoot on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands pressed together in namaste. In front of the throne, devotees sit on the floor behind silver plates holding oil lamps, flowers and fruit, and a brass platter stands on a cloth. Several people in white clothes and yellow shawls, some wearing ID lanyards, kneel and fold their hands in prayer; a woman in a yellow-and-maroon sari also sits with palms joined. In the background a painting of a saffron-robed figure hangs above a draped curtain with green leaf garlands, and a small deity murti sits on a side table. A tray of apples and sweets rests on a red-lacquered stand to the right. The seated figure with long hair and orange robe is a probable candidate for Swamiji, based on his long hair, orange clothing and garland, and a seat of honour.2010-01-09A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a red-and-orange flower garland, sits with hands folded in namaste on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden lion figure. Seated on the floor before him, a devotee in white clothes pours water over his bare feet from a brass plate. Around them, devotees in white and orange sit with folded hands, and a framed photograph and offerings of fruit sit on a low red ledge beside yellow curtains. a person is shown seated in the throne with orange and rudraksha-style cues, and a printed sign on a screen reads Nithyananda Paramashivam.2009-11-23A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a red and gold ornate throne in front of a golden peetha backdrop, with a large deity murti decorated with colourful garlands and a teal cloth at the right edge. Around him on a red and blue patterned rug, a group of devotees sit in prayer: a woman in orange with hands folded, children in orange and white, a shaved-headed priest with tilak, a girl in red, and several women in white and orange clothing seen from behind. A smaller golden throne with a seated deity figure and flower garlands sits to the left, with a brass vessel and offerings on a low table and a microphone stand at the left edge. Several people in the group wear white ritual clothing and orange shawls. The man on the throne is a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate seated position on a throne.2010-11-22A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red-and-black cushions, wearing a long white jasmine garland and a red-and-orange flower garland, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A red tilak is visible on his forehead. Several devotees in white and cream clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, reaching toward his feet and offering flowers. Trays of apples, fruit and offerings sit on red cloths on both sides of the throne, and a water bottle is nearby. An older man in white with an ID badge stands at the left with palms joined, and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard sits at right. A woman in a yellow shawl and white saree sits at left. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with white draping, consistent with a padapuja ritual.2009-11-29A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11July 15 20122012-07-15A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands pressed together in prayer. A woman in a green blouse and maroon-and-white striped sari kneels before him, washing or offering to his feet, which rest on a red cushion beside a silver tray of flowers. Nearby, a man in white and two young men in white and orange sit with hands folded in devotion, and an older man in white sits behind. A young child in white sits at left. A tray of sweets and fruit, a water bottle, stacked books and boxes fill the room. The scene is a home padapuja with devotees honouring the seated guru.2009-08-09