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A photograph of a padapuja on a stage at a Guru Purnima event. A figure seated on a decorated throne wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with long swept-back hair; the appearance matches the page's reference to Swamiji (probable), who is smiling while touching a silver kalasha-shaped vessel held by a standing man in white with an orange shawl. A woman in cream clothes kneels at the foot of the throne with her head bowed to the feet. The throne is banked with white, yellow, orange and red flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands at left on a red platform, and a microphone stands in front of the throne. Behind is a maroon curtain and a framed text panel.

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July 29 20072007-07-29A padapuja ritual on a red-carpeted stage in front of a floral-decorated seat. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a red garment sits on a flower-garlanded peetha, with a white and orange flower garland draped over the shoulders. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands beside the seat, holding a silver tray with a small silver object on a yellow cloth and a microphone on a stand is in front. Another man in white dhoti with a gold border kneels at the feet, forehead bowed to the seat. Brass oil lamps stand on the left, and a dark maroon curtain and garlands of marigold and jasmine fill the background. Probable Swamiji on the seat, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate floral setting.2007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja on a raised stage with a red floor. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long hair sits on an ornate throne heavily decorated with white, yellow, orange and red flower garlands. A man in white kneels before the throne, bowing his head to the feet of the seated figure, while a standing attendant in white with an orange shawl holds a silver tray covered with a yellow cloth. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a microphone stand is positioned in front of the throne. Petals are scattered on the floor. A caption on the image reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda Paramashivam.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29Photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised stage hung with marigold and white flower garlands. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a flower garland sits on a decorated peetha. A kneeling devotee in white dhoti and white shirt bows with forehead touching the feet of the seated figure. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl holds a yellow tray with a silver kalasha and offerings. A red and gold cloth backdrop and brass lamps stand at the left edge, and a small microphone stand is in front. Saffron-orange clothing and marigold garlands dominate the scene.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a devotional stage event. A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes with a white flower garland sits on an ornate throne decorated with white, yellow, red and orange garlands and marigold strands, smiling as a woman in a cream and white sari kneels at his feet offering a silver tray with a yellow cloth. A standing young man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands behind her and holds a small object over the tray. A microphone stands beside the throne, a brass lamp sits at the left edge, and a dark maroon curtain hangs behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes and long swept-back hair, with a garland, consistent with the page's event context. Padapuja or blessing ceremony at the stage.2007-07-29A woman in a white sari bends forward on a stage to offer a yellow cloth and a small gold vessel to a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe, wearing a white flower garland and long dark hair. The seated figure sits on an ornately decorated throne draped in thick garlands of white, yellow, orange and pink flowers. A man in white with an orange shawl stands behind the offering, and a microphone on a stand is at the front. A dark curtain forms the backdrop. The scene appears to be a paada pooja, with devotees offering respect at a seat of honour.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A stage at a Guru Purnima celebration with a long-haired figure in orange robes seated on a throne-like seat decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a red floral backdrop. The seated figure wears a garland of white and pink flowers and smiles while a microphone stands before him. Two men in white kurtas kneel at the foot of the stage; one in a white shirt holds a yellow cloth and a silver tray while the other in white with an orange shawl assists with a brass vessel. Behind the stage hang a maroon curtain and a row of marigold garlands, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. Framed photographs with text are visible on the wall at upper left. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, showing long swept-back hair and saffron robes, so this is an appearance-based candidate.2007-07-29Photo of a ceremonial stage decorated with garlands of marigolds, white flowers and multicoloured blooms. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a flower garland sits on a decorated throne-like seat, smiling toward the others. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl, and a younger man in white with curly hair, stand before him; the younger man in white bows and offers a golden tray holding a small brass object, while a microphone stands nearby. A brass oil lamp sits on the left of the stage, and a framed photo display with text hangs on the wall behind. a person: the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, flower garlands and throne-like seating matches the presentation cues.2007-07-29A seated figure in orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a flower garland sits on a decorated dais at a microphone, speaking, while a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands beside him holding a small silver ritual vessel on a yellow cloth. In the foreground a devotee in white kneels and bows with forehead to the feet of the seated figure during padapuja. Behind them are a large floral backdrop of marigolds, white jasmine and red garlands, a maroon curtain, a brass oil lamp on the floor, and a wooden podium on the left wall beside a framed photo panel. The seated figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) through orange robes, long swept-back hair and a garland, with the role of teacher giving satsang.2007-07-29