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A photograph of a padapuja in a temple hall with a golden throne-like seat. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a red and white flower garland stands on a raised golden pedestal in front of the throne. An older bearded man in white kurta with orange shawl and garland stands at left, holding a tray. A woman in a green and gold sari with a garland offers a silver plate with a tray near the pedestal. A woman in a pale blue and white saree stands at left edge. Two men in orange robes and white dhotis with garlands stand at right, one holding a brass plate and one holding a kalasha. Behind is a wall with a map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples and a framed photo collage. Six people are visible.

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A photo of a padapuja-style ceremony in a temple hall with a large gilded throne-like seat draped in red and green fabric and garlanded. A standing man in an orange-and-saffron robe with a red and white flower garland and a gold pendant stands centre behind the seat, hands raised. In front, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and white flower garland holds a brass plate, and a woman in a red sari with an orange shawl and garland offers something in a gold bowl to a small boy in red. A woman in a blue-and-white sari stands at left, and a young man in white with a garland stands at right near a fan. A wall map of Nithyananda Vedic Temples with the text 'Padhuga mandirs' and 'Home Temples' is behind them, plus a framed photo above. Several other people, including children, are partly visible at the edges.2012-05-02 +2 copiesMay 02 20122012-05-02Padapuja ritual in an orange-walled hall beneath a person Vedic Temples map. A man in a red-and-white garment kneels and touches a golden throne, while a woman in a red-orange and maroon sari bends with an orange shawl at the feet of a seated figure wearing a red-orange shawl and a garland of red, white and orange flowers. A man in white ceremonial dress and a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stand by, and a man in a white dhoti with a flower garland holds a brass tray. A woman in a light blue-and-white sari with dark trim stands at left beside a gold lion-form base. Golden peacock-style backrest and floral decorations surround the throne.2012-05-02May 02 20122012-05-02Indoor ceremony in an orange-walled hall with a gold, ornately carved throne draped in red and multicolour flower garlands. A man in an orange robe with a red-and-white garland sits on the throne, reaching toward a woman in a green-and-gold sari who kneels before him. A shaved-headed young man in orange robes stands beside the throne holding a brass tray, while two attendants in white dhotis and garlands, one with a gold-trimmed cap, hold brass vessels at right. A woman in a blue-and-white sari stands at left, and a man in white kneels at lower left with hands folded. A wall map of Nithyananda Vedic Temples and a framed photo panel hang behind, and a fan and microphone are visible.2012-05-02A photograph in a temple-style room with a golden throne-like seat draped in garlands. A man in orange and a red-maroon robe stands centrally, wearing red and white flower garlands, smiling, and appears to be the seated figure receiving honours. A bearded man in white kurta with an orange shawl and white garland, and a woman in a green and gold sari with an orange shawl and white garland, reach toward a gold kalasha-like object held between them. To the left a woman in a teal-and-white saree stands with hands folded. At right a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate, and another man in white clothes with a garland stands beside him. A wall map reads NITHYANANDA VEDIC TEMPLES with markings for Padhuga mandirs and home temples. A fan is at right.2012-05-02A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja inside an orange-walled hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a flower-decorated back wears an orange robe, a red-and-orange garland and a rudraksha-style mala, smiling as offerings are presented to him. Two saffron-robed attendants in orange cloth hold brass trays of fruit, and a shaved-headed man in orange holds a tray and wears a mala. A woman in a white-and-blue sari stands at left, and a man in white bends forward at the foot of the throne, while a figure in a red-checked shawl kneels nearby. A wall map and a sign reading Nithyananda Vedic Temples are visible behind them, along with a tall garland on the right and a fan at the back. Visible people: about six.2012-05-02May 02 20122012-05-02A padapuja ceremony in an orange-walled hall with a golden peetha throne at centre, a seated figure in saffron robes with a flower garland and a multicoloured floral garland on the throne. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl and garland kneels before the throne, offering a brass plate. A woman in a red sari with a white flower in her hair stands near a small boy in a red shirt. On the right, men in orange robes and white dhotis wear garlands and hold brass plates, and a bald man in orange with rudraksha beads sits at lower left. A framed map labelled Nithyananda Vedic Temples and a photo panel hang on the wall.2012-05-02Photo inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls. A long-haired person in a green silk sari with a gold border sits on an ornate red and gold throne, with a small orange cloth draped on its armrest. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed man in orange robes sits on the floor, and a young person in orange robes and glasses sits cross-legged on a red carpet holding a phone. In the foreground, shaved-headed men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls sit on the floor, one with hands pressed to his face. A framed map titled Nithyananda Vedic Temples hangs on the wall, and a poster of photographs stands at upper left. The throne-seated person's appearance is uncertain, so no identification is made from appearance.2011-11-01May 02 20122012-05-02A photograph inside an orange-walled hall with gold-framed red and gold ornate sofas. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a white flower garland with red flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, holds a silver tray of sweets and offers it to a woman in a red and green silk saree with a white and red flower garland. A young attendant in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl stands beside him holding the tray. Colourful woven mats cover the floor and petals are scattered. Other people stand in the background, including a woman in yellow. A poster with a photo of a man is partly visible at the top left.2010-12-26