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Photograph of a ceremony in a dimly lit hall with string lights and hanging brass lamps. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with a colourful garland of pink, purple, yellow and white flowers, with a gold lion-head armrest. A white and magenta flower garland hangs over his shoulders, and he holds a ceremonial rod. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange turban, saffron robes, bangles and a garland), seated in a ceremonial role. In the foreground a plate of offerings and oil lamps glows. Two women and a man with folded hands sit nearby, with a woman in a pink-and-gold sari and a man in white shirt, along with heads of seated devotees in front, watching the seated figure.

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December 11 20112011-12-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a golden throne decorated with a multicoloured floral garland backdrop, a white flower garland draped around his neck, and gold bangles on his wrists. Silver and brass oil lamps stand around the throne against a dark backdrop with string lights. In front of him a gold tray holds brass plates of offerings, some with red fruit or sweets, and devotees sit and kneel nearby, including a woman in a blue top with hands pressed together and a man in a white shirt with an ID lanyard. This appears to be a pratyaksha pada puja setting with lamps and offerings.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head covering sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a multicoloured flower garland draped over the back. Strands of white and orange flowers hang around his neck, and he holds a small ceremonial object in one hand. Before the throne, a gold tray holds flower-decorated offerings and lit lamps, and a woman in a red and pink sari and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard kneel and sit nearby. Hanging brass oil lamps and rows of small lights line the dark walls. The appearance-based candidate for a person is probable, given the orange robes, orange head covering and garlands; this is a pratyaksha pada puja setting with padapuja offerings in front of the throne. Three or four visible people sit or kneel in the scene.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with a multicoloured garland of flowers. He wears a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and holds a white ceremonial whisk. Before the throne, seated devotees with hands folded in prayer include a woman with long blonde hair in a red patterned top and a man in a white shirt. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand on both sides, with string lights behind and a tray of offerings with fruit and sweets in front. Partially visible heads of other devotees appear at the bottom edge. A portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" is not visible; the central figure is a probable Swamiji by his orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold ornamentation.2011-12-11May 24 20132013-05-24A photograph inside a decorated shrine room during a padapuja ritual. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gilded throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest, draped in a multicoloured flower garland and wearing a white and orange garland. He rests his bare feet on a tray of offerings. Brass oil lamps, hanging lamps and string lights surround the throne against a dark backdrop. Two visitors kneel at the lower right: a woman with light hair in a red patterned top and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard. A third person's hair is visible at lower left. Printed text in the corner reads Source , which is omitted from the text field2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A seated man in an orange saffron robe and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, with a crown-like ornament on his head and long hair swept back. Beside him stands a second gold throne with flower garlands and a red cushion, holding a small deity murti or portrait with white flower garlands. In the foreground, several devotees in white shirts and dhotis hold lit oil lamps and brass plates, and a seated woman with folded hands and offerings of fruit sit near the front. Photo shows a stage with a blue curtain backdrop.2010-10-18 +1 copiesMay 19 20132013-05-19