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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a red-draped hall. A man with long swept-back hair and a white forehead mark sits on a gold-framed red throne, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha-style beaded mala and pearl necklaces, and an orange shawl. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robe, mala and pearl necklaces with a seated throne presence. Before him, women in white and orange saris kneel with folded hands, one woman in white with a red bindi and garland, another in an orange scarf. Women in orange and red saris sit at the rear holding microphones, and a man in white stands at the left. A brass tray with flowers, oil lamps and offerings sits in front of the throne, a flower garland drapes the red pedestal, and a painted image of a deity hangs on the wall.

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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a red-draped hall. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a white tilak and a red bindi, wearing an orange shawl and layered pearl and rudraksha malas, sits smiling on a gold-framed throne with a tiger-print cushion while devotees wash his feet. Two women in white and orange kneel with hands joined in prayer, one in a white saree with a red mala, another in a white top and orange scarf with bangles. Behind them, two women in orange sit and sing into microphones, and a man in white stands at left. A brass tray with flowers, lamps and offerings is in front of the seat. A mural of religious figures hangs on the wall behind the throne.2012-07-15A seated man in saffron and maroon robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined in front of him, facing a group of devotees seated on the floor. Several women in yellow, white and red saris sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, with brass plates of offerings, flowers and a small lamp arranged before them. A man in white kurta sits among them, and a monk in saffron with a gold necklace sits in the background. Red fruits and a microphone rest on a gold side table, with maroon and navy drapes behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and long swept-back hair, with the role of teacher leading the group.2011-01-22July 21 20122012-07-21 +2 copiesA seated man in an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with a gold-toned necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling, with his bare foot extended toward a brass tray of flowers, lamps and offering bowls. Before him, several devotees kneel with palms pressed together in namaste: a young man in a striped blue shirt with an orange shawl, a woman in a pink sari, and a young man in white with an orange shawl. Other people sit in the foreground. A red curtain and a teal backdrop with bubble motifs and pink flowers form the setting. This appears to be a padapuja, with the seated figure being given foot-worship by devotees. a person is the seated figure, identified by the orange robe, rudraksha mala, gold throne and enthroned role.2012-07-21July 15 20122012-07-15A padapuja ritual in a decorated room with a red curtain and turquoise bubble backdrop. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white pearl necklaces sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and holding a mala, while his bare feet rest on a brass plate of flowers, kumkum and offerings. Several devotees kneel before him with hands joined in namaste: a young man in a striped blue shirt and orange shawl, a woman in a pink sari, and a young man in white with an orange shawl. a person appears as the seated figure on the throne, with his cues being the saffron robes, pearl and rudraksha necklaces and ornate throne. Other devotees are partly visible in the foreground. A white floor fan stands beside the throne and boxes of offerings sit on either side.2012-07-21A photograph of a padapuja-style gathering on a raised stage with a red backdrop. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron robe, rudraksha mala beads and a tilak, with long hair swept back; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), seated in the honoured central position. Around him, women and men kneel or sit with palms joined in anjali, some in saffron-trimmed and white ritual clothes, a woman in a maroon sari and a woman in a purple sari among them. In front, a seated woman in white faces the throne beside a gold ritual bowl holding flowers and offerings. Behind them, framed portraits of saints and an older man hang on a red wall, and a red curtain drapes the right side.2012-07-15A photograph of a seated man on a gold and red ornate throne at the right, wearing an orange saffron robe with a red-and-orange border and a long rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair; he holds his hands together in front of him. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor facing him: a woman in yellow and white with folded palms, a woman in a red sari with palms pressed together, a man in white kurta with folded hands, and a woman in yellow sari with hands joined in namaste. Silver plates and brass bowls with flowers and incense sticks sit before them. A saffron-robed man with shaved head sits at the back left beside a microphone, and a purple curtain hangs behind the stage.2011-01-22A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a red-draped room. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark; he holds his hands together and his bare feet rest on a gold tray. Devotees sit around the tray: a woman in white with an orange shawl bowing her head, a woman in orange and blue with an orange shawl, a woman in white at the right, and several others in orange clothing with palms pressed together. Trays hold flowers, fruit and brass vessels. Behind the throne are pink flowers, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda", and framed images of saints. A small child stands at the right edge.2012-07-16A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe with a red-and-orange sash and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, his long dark hair swept back. He sits with hands folded in front of a small table holding red fruit and a microphone. In front of him on the floor, several devotees sit with palms pressed together in anjali: a woman in a yellow sari with red border, a woman in a white and yellow sari, a man in white kurta, and a woman in a red-and-white sari, with brass and silver puja plates bearing red flowers and offerings before them. Other people's heads and shoulders are visible in the foreground and a seated man in orange robes sits at the left, with maroon curtains behind. a person candidate: appearance-based label a person for the man on the throne, given orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold pendant.2011-01-22A padapuja-style devotional gathering in a decorated hall with red drapes and a backdrop of framed portraits. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a tilak, with hands folded. In front, a gold-rimmed tray holds offerings and pink flowers. Around it, devotees kneel with palms joined: a woman in a red-and-gold sari, a young woman in a black blouse and pink skirt, a woman in a purple sari, and a woman in a gold sari. Men in white shirts sit at the right edge, and a figure in white sits in the foreground. Pink flowers decorate the throne.2012-07-15December 17 20112011-12-17