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A photograph inside a plain blue-walled room during a house visit. A seated man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles is touched on the hand by a devotee in white who bows at his feet. Behind them an older woman in a white sari with a red border and purple blouse, and an older man in white shirt and dhoti, stand wearing garlands of orange and white flowers. A young man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds a staff, and another person in red-orange clothing photographs the scene. Fruit, including mangoes, sits on a plate in the foreground, and floor mats are striped in green and red.

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June 22 20142014-06-22 +1 copiesA photograph inside a plain blue-walled room where a seated man in a rust-red robe and red-orange shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate bangles, holds up a long garland of marigolds, green leaves and pink flowers. Two devotees bow before him: a woman in a purple top and white sari bends forward with hands joined, and a man in white shirt bows at her side. A standing attendant in saffron-orange robes with beads and a staff stands behind him. On the left, seated women in sarees watch with hands folded. Framed pictures and a small deity image hang on the wall. Overlay text reads 'Receiving Swamiji'. Watermarked archive photo.2014-06-22 +1 copiesIndoor scene in a small blue-walled room during a home visit. A man in orange-red robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a wooden chair, receiving a kneeling man in a light blue striped shirt who holds an offering near his hands. Behind them, a woman in a white and yellow sari with a flower garland and an older woman in white and purple stand among devotees. Two shaven-headed young priests in saffron robes stand at right, one holding a trident-like staff and one holding a camera. A framed portrait labelled "Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam" hangs at right, showing a seated figure in a throne with a garland. Rose petals and a colourful striped mat cover the floor, and onlookers in casual clothes fill the left side.2014-06-22 +1 copiesJune 22 20142014-06-22A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring inside a room with cream walls and a marble floor. Seated on a raised orange-draped seat at right is a figure with a long swept-back hairstyle, wearing a rust-red cloth, multiple rudraksha malas and garlands of white and red flowers with pink blossoms; they hold a silver trident and rest bare feet on a plate. A white-clad man in glasses kneels with palms pressed together at lower left, and a woman bends forward to wash or offer at the feet. Shaved-headed young men in orange and white robes with rudraksha malas stand and kneel behind, one holding a brass tray. A photographer with a flash camera stands among onlookers, and a red and white table with fruit and brass vessels sits behind. Probable Swamiji is seated, showing distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas and floral garlands.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJune 22 20142014-06-22 +1 copiesA padapuja at a house visit in a domestic room. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red and white flower garland and gold armband receives offerings while a devotee in a white-and-gold dhoti stands nearby. A woman in orange sari kneels and washes or honours feet on a white cloth scattered with petals. Standing devotees in saffron, mustard-green, pink and dark green saris and a man in white watch, and a photographer in an orange robe films. Wooden box with fruit and flowers sits on the floor.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 01 20142014-07-01July 03 20142014-07-03A crowded small room with pale blue walls during a house visit. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold-toned bracelets receives a devotee, who kneels and bows with a fruit offered in front of him; garlands lie on the floor. Nearby, a bald attendant in orange robes holds a silver staff, and another stands in orange with a camera raised. Devotees in white dhotis, saris and pink clothing stand with hands folded. A framed certificate hangs on the wall, and a small framed deity picture is mounted near the doorway. Colourful striped mats cover the floor.2014-06-22 +1 copiesA home visit blessing inside a room with brick-red pillars and a window wall. A figure seated on a low cushioned chair at right, wearing a maroon-and-gold saffron-bordered dhoti or wrap, gold armlets, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, reaches out to bless a kneeling man and woman in white; a white jasmine garland rests on the kneeling couple and white flower petals are scattered on an orange cloth. A young girl in a pink dress with a black beaded necklace stands at left. Behind them, a standing crowd includes a man in an orange robe, a man in a white dhoti, women in white and a boy in white, with a man in a red shirt photographing. Shelves hold a wooden elephant carving and a brass lamp. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and blessing, with long swept-back hair and gold ornaments.2014-06-20June 27 20142014-06-27