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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall. A man in a rust-red robe with a red-and-gold head covering and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden arched backrest; a guard-like golden lion statue stands on each side. Behind him is a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a temple with a tiered roof. A golden umbrella with yellow tassels hangs above the throne. In front, several devotees in white and yellow kneel and sit; one man in a yellow shirt holds a lit lamp, a bald priest in orange raises a tall multi-branched lamp, and a woman in white sits with palms pressed together. The scene reflects a puja with lamps and offerings.

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A photograph of a seated puja on a red-carpeted stage before a large golden-yellow backdrop. A man on a dark red throne with golden lion armrests wears an orange-red garment, a red-and-yellow turban with white flower adornment and a red bindi; his presentation with a turban and saffron clothing is consistent with the page's a person reference, but his face is not clear enough to confirm, so he is described only as a seated figure on a throne. Behind him a poster shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe in front of a temple. A tiered silver lamp stand is held by a bald man in an orange shawl; men in white and a woman in white with folded hands sit around the stage, and a man in a yellow shirt holds a small oil lamp. A golden tiered umbrella canopy rises above the throne.2013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate brown throne with a golden arched back and two golden lion sculptures at its sides. He wears a long red and white flower garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, holds a tall silver trident-like staff, and smiles. Five women and one man in white sit cross-legged on a red mat before the throne; several have their hands folded in namaste, and one holds a small brass tray. Trays of offerings and an incense setup sit on the floor. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait and a photo of a temple scene with lush trees.2013-12-08Ritual gathering on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban and a Balinese temple with rice fields. A central figure seated on an ornate golden-rimmed throne between two golden lion statues wears an orange-and-maroon robe, a red-and-gold turban, a red flower garland, and raises a golden trident-like staff with the right hand while the left hand is raised in blessing. Surrounding him, devotees sit in orange, maroon, white and gold-brown saris and white clothing with hands folded. A seated man in white on the left, a bald man in orange near the front, and a woman in white with folded hands on the right are visible. A tiered lamp of lit oil lamps stands in the foreground beside an offering tray, and a camera rig appears at the right edge.2013-12-08A ceremonial puja on a raised red stage. A seated figure on a gold-and-brown throne wears a yellow-and-red headdress and a brown-and-gold garment, with a multi-tiered lit oil lamp (aarti) held before the throne by a standing-up devotee in white. Two golden lion statues flank the throne, and a large yellow Balinese-style parasol stands behind it. Devotees sit on the stage: a bald man in orange robes and a woman in orange with a gold-trimmed sash on the left, men in white dhoti and shirts, a man in a yellow shirt, and a woman in white with hands in anjali. A large banner shows a smiling man with an orange turban and a red bindi, and a Balinese temple with a pagoda-style roof behind. Text appears in the photo's lower right.2013-12-21A seated figure on a large brown throne with ornate gold scalloped trim and gold lion statues at each side occupies the centre of a ceremonial hall. The figure wears a maroon-red turban with a gold ornament and white feather, a rudraksha-style mala and a red-orange robe, with hands resting in the lap. In the foreground, several people in white clothing hold lit oil lamps in a ritual arrangement called aarti, with brass lamp stands glowing with flames. A large backdrop behind shows an orange-robed portrait and a painted temple scene with a stone elephant. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the turban, saffron-orange robe and mala cues.2013-12-21A seated figure on a gold-edged maroon throne wears a saffron-and-maroon wrap, a maroon turban with white plume, a yellow and blue floral garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and gold armlets, holding a mala. Six women and a man in white dhoti with white body markings sit on the floor before the throne, some in pink, green and yellow saris, one in white, presenting offerings and touching hands. Golden lion statues flank the throne under a yellow fringed parasol. Behind is a large portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda showing a smiling man in an orange turban and robe, beside a backdrop of a temple pavilion among greenery. A pink and white embroidered sari and a ceremonial padapuja-style service are visible.2013-12-21A seated man in a deep red-orange robe and matching turban with a flower ornament sits on an ornate carved throne with gold scrollwork and armrests. Two golden lion statues flank the throne, and a yellow fringed parasol stands above it. Behind is a large printed backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban beside a photo of a Balinese temple with a pagoda-style roof and green landscape. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange sits with his back to the camera before a tray of brass dishes and offerings. At right, a woman in white with folded hands kneels. The seated man has long hair and a rudraksha-style mala, but the throne and turban alone do not establish identity, so the appearance is only partly confirmed. The backdrop shows a printed portrait, not a physical person.2013-12-21 +1 copiesDecember 08 20132013-12-08December 21 20132013-12-21March 31 20122012-03-31A photograph of a ceremonial aarti or puja on a red-carpeted stage. A seated man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white and red flower garland sits on an ornate throne-like chair, eyes closed, holding a stick. In front, women in saris, one in yellow and one in red-and-gold, sit on the floor offering a tiered multi-flame oil lamp. Behind them a large printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi fills the left side, a bird figurine sits on a ledge, and a garlanded throne-like backdrop glows with bokeh lights.2012-04-01