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A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring in an orange-and-gold stage setting with arched cutouts and a red velvet throne. A seated man in a maroon-and-orange dhoti-style garment with a saffron shawl, a pink-and-gold turban, and a long garland of orange and yellow flowers receives offerings. A woman in a red-and-green sari and a gold-bordered shawl bends forward, while a woman in a gold saree with a white bag holds a silver plate of flowers. An older man in white ritual dress stands nearby. A man in white kneels at the right holding a tray of oranges, and a standing man in an orange robe is at the far right. Brass oil lamps and a red carpet are visible. Several figures are visible, including a child at left. The seated figure's identity is not established from appearance alone, so he is described by role.

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Photograph of a padapuja-style honouring on a stage with an orange and cream painted backdrop. A man seated on a dark brown leather throne-style chair, wearing a maroon-and-cream turban, a red-and-white garland of flowers and a purple mala, has a hand raised in blessing over a kneeling woman. She wears a red sari with green blouse and gold bangles and bows low, her head near the seated man's bare feet. An older man in white clothes stands beside a small gold deity murti offering an apple on a brass plate. A woman in a gold and purple sari with a white handbag stands at left holding a small child. A man in white kneels at right holding a tray of oranges and apples. A clear seated figure in saffron-coloured robes stands at the far right edge. A red carpet and brass lamp are visible at the base.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01January 13 20152015-01-13June 01 20142014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01A photograph of a padapuja in a temple-style hall with orange-painted walls. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe, with a red-and-cream turban, a long red-and-purple flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, sits on a brown leather chair before a red throne-like backdrop. A woman in a green silk sari with a bent-over posture touches his bare feet in devotion while a man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands beside them holding red apples. Another attendant in white holds a tray of sliced fruit, and women in colourful silk saris stand behind, one with a bangle set and one wearing a purple sari with gold border. The seated man matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of a saffron robe, turban, garland and rudraksha, with the padapuja role conveyed by the devotee washing and honouring his feet. A small girl in a white top stands at the left edge.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01A seated figure in a rust-red robe and matching turban sits on a red-cushioned seat with a long rainbow-coloured floral garland draped over the shoulders and a gold chain. A man in white kurta and dhoti bows forward and offers a red apple-like fruit to the seated figure, while a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds a silver tray of red fruit on the left. Behind, a young man in white and a woman in white sari with a maroon shawl stand near a gilded throne with a floral-arranged backrest and a golden umbrella overhead. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the right edge. The setting is a pink-and-white draped tent with ornate gold carved decorations.2015-01-13A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a red-and-white head wrap and a purple-and-yellow flower garland sits on a red-cushioned brown leather throne against an orange and gold stage backdrop with arched panels. A devotee in white dhoti and shirt kneels at his feet on a red mat, with a wooden footstool and a white cloth offering nearby. A shaved-headed attendant in orange stands at right beside brass lamps. Several devotees in colourful saris, including a woman in a pink and turquoise sari and another in purple with green, stand at left, and a man in a purple shirt and jeans holds a child. a person (saffron robe, flower garland and head wrap on a throne, being honoured by a kneeling devotee) at the centre of a padapuja-style darshan. Photo credit text reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam at lower right.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01A photograph at a tented ceremonial stage with a gilded throne and floral garland-draped seating. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban, and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces sits smiling on a red-cushioned seat garlanded with multicoloured flowers; the appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, saffron clothing, and ornate necklaces. A man in white dhoti and shawl, with gold armbands, kneels at left offering a tray of red apples. A woman in a cream silk sari with gold border bows forward with hands raised, presenting an offering, while a man in white kurta and rudraksha mala stands at right beside a young man in a white kurta with glasses. Red carpeting and pink draping complete the setting.2015-01-13