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A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a bright red-pink turban, saffron-orange dhoti and draped cloth, with rudraksha beads and gold bangles, and gestures with raised hands in conversation. Two women in cream sarees and one man in white kurta sit on the floor before a gold tray holding rose petals and offerings, with a gold plate in front of the throne. A painted backdrop of a deity figure hangs behind the throne, and a red curtain and pink wall frame the room. a person figure is seated on the throne, recognised by his saffron-orange robes, red turban, and rudraksha beads.

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May 02 20142014-05-02May 02 20142014-05-02November 16 20112011-11-16November 04 20112011-11-04November 15 20112011-11-15A ceremonial puja scene in an ashram hall. A figure seated on a gilded throne with red cushions wears a bright red turban, green and orange clothing, and gold arm bands; the figure holds a red-bordered folder. Before them, a gold lion-shaped stand supports a deity murti draped in a blue cloth and heavy garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front, seated devotees with folded hands sit around brass thalis holding flowers, fruits, and small bowls, one person in white and another in orange. A cameraman with a tripod is at left, and a standing fan and light stand are visible. A photo backdrop shows a smiling face. Seven people are visible.2011-10-05A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes with a maroon-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and sits with his hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold stand are flower petals and a small lamp. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a green-clad younger woman behind her, and bald-headed people in the foreground with hands folded in prayer. A gold-framed flag with a blue and red emblem hangs behind the throne, and microphones sit on the right.2011-02-11May 01 20142014-05-01Photo of a seated guru on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-yellow dhoti-style garment, a pink-red turban and a red sash with beaded necklaces. A man in white with a rudraksha mala sits on the floor before a gold-rimmed tray holding flowers and offerings; two women in white saris with red borders sit beside him with hands folded. A gilded backdrop shows a painted figure and a clouded sky. A third robed figure in orange is partly visible at far right, and a tablet rests on the throne. Studio-style room with pink walls, a red curtain and a standing fan. The guru appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron-orange robe, pink turban, beaded necklaces and throne setting; the setting suggests a satsang or darshan.2011-11-15Photograph of a gilded throne with a lion-head armrest in a shrine. A figure in an orange turban, orange robe and ornate garland sits on the throne, apparently a statue or life-size figure rather than a living person, with a second orange-turbaned figure behind. Brass oil lamps and hanging bells surround the throne. In the foreground, devotees in white and orange clothing sit with folded hands before silver plates of flowers, fruit and offerings, and a small child in white sits among them. Swamiji (probable) is shown seated on the throne in orange robes and turban with a garland, though the figure appears to be a depiction. Printed caption on the image reads Nithyananda Paramashivam2014-11-04 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08