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A seated man in an orange-brown ochre robe and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a golden throne decorated with a large arched backdrop of rainbow-coloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. Behind him rises a gold trident, and a deity murti appears at the top of the frame. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a bare chest holds a gold trident-topped staff and touches the seated man's hand. A woman in a red-and-gold sari and a white-clad woman kneel at the feet, offering flowers and worship, with a small shelf of offerings at right. This appears to be a birthday or avatar-day celebration at a throne ceremony with garlands and padapuja-style honouring.

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Photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man in saffron robes and a pink-and-white garland sits on a golden throne decorated with a rainbow-coloured floral backdrop, with a dark deity murti and golden umbrella above. Several women in orange-and-brown saris stand around him, one kneeling to offer padapuja to his bare feet on a flower-strewn cloth. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at left, one holding a trident-topped staff, and a woman in a pink sari stands at right. a person seated on the throne in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and garland, receiving padapuja during a ritual.2016-12-23A photograph of a ceremony on a stage in front of a large floral backdrop built from garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe, wearing a long pink and white garland and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red throne and gestures with one hand. Beside him stands a shirtless man with a sacred thread and rudraksha beads, holding a brass trident and raising his arm. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, some with folded hands, fill the foreground, with a woman in an orange sari at right. Gold ornaments, brass lamps and offerings sit around the throne. a person: the seated man in saffron robe, pink garland and rudraksha mala on a garlanded throne, with the seated role conveyed by the throne and honoured posture.2016-12-23A photo of a bearded man in a saffron-brown robe seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) before a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and white. He wears a pink and white flower garland and a red cushion sits beside him. Women in orange saris and a woman in pink sari kneel at his feet, one offering flowers and fruit, while a man in white dhoti with gold borders and a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala stand nearby. A gold trident and a deity murti under a golden umbrella stand above. a person: the seated man has long hair and a saffron-brown robe with a gold ornament and garland, consistent with the page. Visible stage ritual with padapuja offerings.2016-12-23A stage ceremony at a celebration. A man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange garment and beaded malas sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green and white flower garlands, with a golden parasol above. Several people surround him: a bearded man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, a man in a red kurta, a man in white with gold-bordered cloth offering a garland, and women in pink and red saris, one with hands folded in greeting. A dark deity murti stands behind the throne. The occasion is the 40th Avatardinotsava celebration, and the seated man is a probable Swamiji based on his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. Printed credit overlay reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, '2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A golden temple-like interior shows a seated man in red and gold ceremonial clothing and a large gold necklace, with a shaved-head-free dark hair bun, smiling on a red-cushioned throne framed by a floral arch of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. A gold kalasha-style canopy and gilded relief carvings surround him. A white-clad priest with a trident-shaped ornament and marigold garland stands at left, an attendant in saffron cloth kneels beside the throne next to a dark basin decorated with yellow flowers, and a long-haired woman in saffron robes stands at right with other devotees in white. A bare-chested figure is not visible; the seated man is shown in ceremonial garb consistent with peetha honouring. Temple abhishekam-style offering scene.2016-07-19December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage with a large throne backdrop covered in concentric rings of red, yellow, orange, green and white flowers. A bearded man in orange-saffron robes with a pink and white flower garland sits on a gold throne, holding a fruit in one hand. A man in a red kurta bends low to touch or honour his bare feet, which rest on a cushion strewn with red and white flower garlands and petals. Nearby, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair wears an orange-yellow dhoti and rudraksha beads. Men in white dhotis with gold borders stand behind, one holding a golden trident, and a woman in a maroon sari stands at the right. A golden lion-head armrest and a fruit offering tray are visible. The sitting man has bearded appearance and orange robes consistent with the a person cues, seated in the role of guru receiving honour during an Avatar Day celebration.2016-12-23A ceremonial stage scene where a bare-chested priest in white dhoti kneels and performs a pada puja at the feet of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne. The seated figure wears saffron/orange robes, a long flower garland, and has long dark hair and a beard, appearing as a probable Swamiji with distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and garland cues. Behind the throne a dark deity murti is decorated with colourful flower garlands. A trident (trishula) stands to the side, and a golden tray with flower petals sits before the throne. Attendants in orange and saffron clothing hold cushions and stand nearby, and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread sits on the left with folded hands, while a woman in orange saree with red blouse stands beside the throne. Red-and-pink stage backdrop with a golden curtain.2016-12-22