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Night outdoor photo of a ceremonial seat under a red and gold umbrella with sequined fringe. Seated on a golden throne-like chair and draped in a maroon cloth is a large printed cutout portrait of a bearded man wearing an orange-brown turban with a tilak, a rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold chains, with a garland of white and yellow-red flowers around his neck. The printed cutout is not a physical person. Flower petals and marigold garlands cover the maroon cloth, and a brass tray of petals sits in front. At right, two people in white dhotis with orange cloths are seated beside orange-draped tables with flower arrangements, performing ritual offerings. The ground is dark and open.

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October 11 20212021-10-11October 13 20212021-10-13A puja arrangement inside an open-sided hall with a corrugated roof. A large framed portrait on a gold-edged stand shows a smiling figure in an orange-red turban, garlanded with yellow and pink flower strands, seated behind a red-and-gold cloth. A red silk umbrella with silver fringe is held above it. Before it stands a small copper deity figure in red, surrounded by yellow marigolds and rose petals on a brass plate. Two brass oil lamps burn, a golden trident stands at right, and brass vessels, a conch shell and a cup of offerings are arranged on a cloth. A small printed photo at left shows feet, and its caption reads "Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda". No people are physically present.2021-10-13A photograph of a large cutout or standee of a seated figure in an orange-brown turban and matching robes, draped with garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds, wearing a gold and red ornate necklace, with a gold-framed throne behind and cattle visible under an open-sided pavilion roof. The cutout bears a " and "", and the figure is a printed image rather than a physical person. Red and gold fabrics and a red umbrella overhead complete the scene2021-10-10October 13 20212021-10-13A seated man sits on an ornate red-cushioned throne heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and pink flowers. He wears a cream-gold embroidered sherwani, a gold-toned sash over one shoulder, a heavy gold necklace, and a tan turban with a white feather and a jewelled clasp, with a red tilak on his forehead. He is smiling and his bare feet rest on a red cushion. Behind him is a painted backdrop of foliage. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a saffron-gold turban, ornate gold necklace and embroidered regal attire on a throne, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2006-12-30December 02 20172017-12-02March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesOctober 14 20212021-10-14A man seated on a flower-decorated throne under a canopy of white, yellow, red and pink garlands at night. He wears a peach-coloured turban and cream kurta, with a thick red garland draped over his shoulders. Lion figures flank the throne base, and a dark temple wall with a silver backdrop stands behind. Marigold and jasmine strands hang from the canopy.2006-12-29A seated man in a rust-red and maroon embroidered ceremonial outfit and a red fan-pleated turban sits on an ornate gold-leaf throne with carved lion-face medallions. A yellow and gold tasselled canopy with crystal-like pendants hangs above him. He wears a red bindi and smiles softly. Blurred pink and white flowers sit in the foreground, and the background is dark at night. The man has long-hair-free, shaved-head appearance with no distinctive visible a person cues beyond the throne and regalia, so identity is uncertain.2013-12-09A seated figure in a golden-orange turban and beige robes sits on an ornate throne canopy heavily decorated with yellow, white, pink and red flower garlands, with a red-draped seat and floral base. The figure's hands are pressed together in greeting and a red-and-rose flower garland hangs over the chest. To the left, a man in white kurta and pants wears a red-and-gold shawl and a flower garland, walking near the stage. Petals are scattered on the floor and a painted temple backdrop with greenery stands behind.2006-12-29