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Photograph inside a gold-toned temple hall with a latticed golden screen behind. A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne wears a crown, a white garland with red flowers, and a long green-and-yellow flower garland with rudraksha-style beads; the figure is smiling. A standing priest in orange cloth and a bare upper body, with white sandalwood markings and a rudraksha-style mala, leans in to touch the seated figure's head with one hand. Brass oil lamps and flower-decorated shrines are visible at the edges.

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A photograph of a ceremonial scene during Nithyanandotsavam Day 9, with a person Homa caption printed at the bottom. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti with white sacred markings on his arms and chest leans in to touch the hand of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown. The seated figure wears a large white and pink garland, a red tilak on the forehead and red and white clothing. Red draped curtains form the background. The seated figure appears to be a golden utsava vigraha type figure rather than a clearly identifiable living person, and the scene has the pattern of a homa ceremony.2022-01-09A seated figure in a gold ornate throne with carved gold backrest and a golden trident-topped finial behind, wearing a gold crown and a white tilak on the forehead, smiling and raising one hand in blessing. Heavy garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow flowers and a long strand of yellow-green beads drape the figure, with a gold ornament at the chest. A younger boy bare-chested with a white sacred thread sits at the left in front of the throne, wearing white and orange cloth, and a silver vessel stands at the lower right. The scene is a sannyas initiation ceremony during a temple festival. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, gold crown, ornate clothing and garlands match the candidate cues; the figure is on a throne, so the identification is only probable.2021-12-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with carved scrollwork, in front of a gold lattice screen. The seated person wears a gold crown, a red-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and layered garlands of white and multicoloured flowers, with a red-and-white beaded ornamental necklace. A young attendant on the left, bare-chested with white body markings, rudraksha beads and an orange cloth, holds a small fire lamp near the throne. Caption reads Pratyaksha Pada Puja and Pancharati, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 10. Swamiji (probable) cues: crown, rudraksha mala and saffron-red robes on the seated figure.2021-12-28ADIKAILASA on 12/28/20212021-12-28ADIKAILASA on 12/28/20212021-12-28April 21 20122012-04-21ADIKAILASA on 12/22/20212021-12-22Photograph of a ceremonial scene in a temple-like hall with a gilded lattice screen behind. A bare-chested man with long matted hair, a beard and white body markings wears an orange dhoti and holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a brass kalasha decorated with flowers and leaves. Seated on an ornate gold throne with a crown is a figure in a red-and-white outfit, layered white beaded necklaces and a yellow flower garland, with a brass plate of offerings beside him; the seated figure is a candidate for the a person based on the crown, ornate gold setting, garlands and ornaments, and is listed as a depiction-free in-person presence. The scene shows an aarti offering performed before the seated figure.2021-05-17July 23 20212021-07-23A golden ornate throne dominates the scene. A seated figure in a red garment with floral embroidery wears a gold crown, a white flower garland with pink, yellow and red blooms, and a tilak on the forehead. A bare-chested priest in saffron cloth with white body markings bends forward and touches the seated figure's hand, while another person in a dark turban stands behind. Gold kalasha pots and a trident-shaped finial flank the throne against a red drape. Printed text at the bottom reads Shatru Samhara Trishati Homa, Nithyanandotsavam, 2021 - Day 4.2021-12-22A seated figure on an ornate gold throne receives abhishekam-style blessing. He wears a red-maroon turban with a jewelled ornament and white flower decoration, a white flower garland, layered red and gold beaded necklaces, and a red sash, with white and red markings on his arms. A bare-chested priest with white body markings and a rudraksha mala places a hand on his forehead, while another attendant in a pink and green-bordered cloth stands at right. Brass vessels, a flower arrangement and marigolds sit in the foreground before a gilded temple backdrop. The caption reads Swayambhu Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva, Prathama Samvatsarabhishekam.2021-01-19A seated man on a gilded throne with a golden arched backrest and red cushions is receiving aarti. He wears a pale yellow turban, saffron-yellow robes, a long garland of pink and yellow flowers, and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, with gold bangles on his arms. A younger attendant in orange robes and white body markings stands at left, holding a silver aarti lamp toward him. A brass oil lamp stands at left and pink flowers rest on the golden pedestal. Painted panels in yellow, green and pink frame the scene.2012-04-21