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A photograph of a ritual at a temple courtyard. In the foreground, a golden ornate throne with a red cushion holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, garlanded with orange, yellow and white flowers. Several devotees sit before it. A woman in an orange sari holds a lit oil lamp, while others in white clothes and a bare-headed priest in white with a gray shawl hold lamps and brass trays. Behind them stand orange and white striped walls, a carved stone pillar and a deity relief. This is an aarti before a portrait on a throne, with the portrait's subject identifiable only as a depicted figure. Nine people are visible.

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A photograph of a ritual puja before a gilded throne (peetha) draped in red cushions, garlanded with marigold and tulsi-style floral strands. Seated on the throne is a framed portrait of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a beaded mala, lifting one hand; the portrait is labelled in text as the Paramahamsa Nithyananda image. In front, several devotees in white and orange clothing hold brass lamps and small vessels, offering arati. A bald priest in white with a green-banded shawl sits in the foreground beside a silver tray. A red and white striped temple wall and a stone carved pillar form the background.2010-10-03October 03 20102010-10-03A photograph of a ceremonial puja at a golden throne. The gilded, cushioned throne is draped with orange cloth and garlands of yellow and white flowers with dark ribbons, and holds a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hand raised in blessing. Devotees kneel in front, some holding lit oil lamps and brass plates on a brass tray, while a man in white dhoti with a bare upper body and another in white cloth tend the offerings. Behind is a red-and-white painted wall, an ornate stone shrine with a metal gate, and a potted shrub. Several people are visible, mostly women in saris and men in white.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 03 20102010-10-03A photograph of a padapuja session in an ashram courtyard. A gilded throne with a red velvet seat is decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes wearing a mala necklace, labelled with a printed caption. In front of the throne, several women and a shaved-headed devotee in white clothes sit on the floor, holding oil lamps and brass thalis with fruit and offerings. Brass vessels and a red-and-white striped pillar stand in the background, with a small table holding a floral arrangement at right.2010-10-05A ritual puja in a temple courtyard with red-and-white striped walls. An ornate gold throne with a red cushion stands at left, draped with an orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and maroon flowers. Beside it sits a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, a labelled Swamiji depiction; the portrait is not a physical person. Several people kneel on the floor holding small oil lamps and offering trays. A woman in an orange shawl over white clothes, a woman in a yellow sari, and shaved-headed men in white with tilak markings join in. A stone carved shrine stands behind. Seven physical people are visible including partially visible ones.2010-10-03A photograph of a padapuja setup in a temple courtyard. A large ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and orange cloth sits centrally, draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands. On the throne stands a framed portrait labelled as Paramahamsa Nithyananda, showing a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and raised hand, against a tree-trunk backdrop. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and tilak lights small oil lamps, while several devotees sit in the lower frame, one with a white garland. Behind is a dark stone shrine with carved deity relief and red-and-white striped walls with an orange curtain. Visible physical people number roughly four to five.2010-10-02Inside a temple hall with orange and white striped walls, a gilded golden throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and rudraksha beads, garlanded with red, yellow and purple flowers. A seated group of devotees faces the throne: a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti at left, women in white saris with yellow borders, and a woman in a cream sari with orange shawl at right. Brass plates of offerings and flowers sit before the throne. The portrait is a printed photograph, not a live person; the seated people are the physical participants.2010-09-25A photograph of a puja ceremony in a temple-style hall with red and white striped walls. In the foreground, a row of women in white and cream saris with gold borders sit cross-legged facing an ornate golden throne draped in red cushions and marigold garlands. On the throne sits a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a man with long hair wearing an orange robe and rudraksha mala, and a gold table in front holds silver plates and vessels. A woman in the centre wearing a black rudraksha mala holds a hand raised over a seated woman's head, while another woman holds a small ritual implement. Gilded carved panels and a stone carving frame the scene.2010-09-30 +1 copiesA photograph of devotee women gathered before a gilded golden throne (peetha) draped with marigold garlands and a red cushioned seat. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, raising one hand in blessing; a pink flower is tucked at the frame's top corner. Women in white and cream saris with orange-trimmed cloth sit on the floor, holding brass plates of fruit and offerings, while others clasp their hands in prayer. A gold-ornate wooden cabinet stands beside the throne, and a carved black stone shrine and red-and-white striped pillars frame the hall. The portrait is printed and not a physical person, so the scene shows about five to six physical women; this appears to be a padauka puja offering.2010-09-30A photograph of a morning puja at a temple shrine. A large ornate gold throne with red cushions stands at left, draped with marigold and white-and-maroon garlands, and holds a framed portrait of a young man with long dark hair in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated in a meditative pose. Before the throne, a group of women and a bald man sit on the floor around a gold tray with silver plates and bowls, red flower offerings and lit incense. A woman in a white blouse and orange shawl at centre holds a lamp and incense, while another woman in white and a woman in yellow hold brass and silver vessels. Orange and red-striped temple walls and a stone pillar form the background.2010-09-28A courtyard ritual scene in front of an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, draped with marigold and white-and-black garlands. Propped on the throne is a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a beaded necklace. Several women sit on the floor in white and cream clothing, one in a white head covering, with silver-and-gold plates of offerings and pink flowers in front of them. An orange wall with white stripes and an orange curtain form the backdrop, with a stone pillar and gate at left.2010-10-05