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A photograph in an indoor hall with plain white walls and a grey ceiling. A man in an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha beads and a ceremonial gold chain sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and holding a silver plate of fruit with apples and a banana; he has long swept-back hair and a crown-like headpiece and is wearing ornate gold-and-red clothing. Standing beside him, a shaved-headed young priest in an orange robe with a gold chain and tilak holds a brass tray. To the left, a woman in a green sari with gold border and a man in a purple checked shirt and white dhoti, wearing a garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers, hold fruit plates. Behind them, several more people are visible, and the photo has an overlay reading 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam '

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July 09 20122012-07-09A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a plain pale wall and dark curtain. A man with swept-back dark hair and a white tripundra on his forehead stands at right beside an ornate gold and red throne, wearing an orange-red shawl and a large garland of red, orange and yellow flowers with green leaves. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange wrap and floral garland, seated beside the throne. Several people sit on the left and centre: a man in white and a bald priest in white with a gold necklace hold microphones; a woman in a yellow sari and a man in a striped shirt hold brass items; a man in a light blue striped shirt holds a small vessel and offerings. Lit oil lamps and a brass plate of fruit and offerings sit in front, and incense smoke rises at left.2010-09-18A photograph of a home pada pooja in an indoor room with white walls. A seated woman in a rust-red and gold sari with a white and red flower garland and rudraksha beads holds a fruit, while a young priest in orange and gold cloth holds a brass tray of bananas and apples. A bearded man in a white shirt and red-and-white shawl holds an apple above a paper plate. A woman in a black top and floral scarf sits in front with bananas. A young attendant in white dhoti stands at left, and a shaved-headed youth in orange cloth stands behind with papers. Several onlookers in casual clothes, including a woman in a blue floral sari, stand at the back.2014-06-20 +1 copiesA photograph inside an indoor hall during a devotional offering. A long-haired figure in orange-red robes sits on a gold and red throne with a zebra-striped cushion, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace visible, and extends a hand toward a brass tray. A woman in an orange-red sari and a bald-headed man in orange robes with a white tilak and rudraksha beads stand nearby holding trays of fruit and sweets. A woman in a colourful embroidered blouse and orange sari with flowers in her hair, seen from behind, presents an offering. Several other people stand in the background. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, orange-red robes, seated on a throne.2012-07-09A photograph of an indoor ashram setting where a seated man in saffron-orange and red robes, wearing long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a tiger-striped cloth and smiles while holding a brass tray of fruit. Standing and kneeling devotees surround him: an older man in white with a saffron shawl and flower garland kneels, a woman in a red bandhani sari with a yellow garland kneels and reaches toward the tray, a woman in a green sari raises a hand to her forehead, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with beads wears a rudraksha mala, and another woman in orange stands behind. A white wall and a small framed picture are in the background.2012-07-09A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and white vibhuti forehead marks sits on a gilded throne with a red cushion, a large green-and-red-and-yellow flower garland around his neck, speaking to a seated audience. Behind him on a small gold-trimmed table are apples and a tray. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor: a bald man in white, a woman in yellow, a man in a blue-and-white checked shirt holding a small brass bowl, a woman in a golden top, and a bald priest in white with a microphone. Brass plates with offerings sit before them. a person: the seated speaker wears a saffron shawl, white vibhuti marks and a garland on a throne.2010-09-18A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a saffron-orange garment with a yellow sash, with a small yellow flower held in the hand. Two bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold-edged sashes stand at left, one bending forward. At right a woman in a red sari with gold borders and a dark rudraksha mala kneels near a fire pit with a flame and offerings of flowers and a plate of items. The scene appears to be a ritual homa or puja.2015-11-24October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage, with a white tripundra mark on his forehead and his eyes closed. In front of the throne are a fan, two red apples and a small tray of flowers. Below the stage, a bald priest in white dhoti with white ash markings on his body holds an offering, and a woman in a yellow sari holds incense sticks. Another woman in a red-and-pink sari holds a small brass plate, and devotees with their hair in buns sit in the foreground. Brass plates of fruit and offerings are set on the floor. The backdrop is a plain pale wall with dark curtains at the sides. a person: the seated man wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a tripundra mark, presented as the central figure on the throne.2010-11-30October 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of a puja scene in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a tree backdrop. A man with long dark hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits with hands folded in a gold and red throne, with eyes closed; a probable Swamiji by appearance and seated as the focus. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border and a bindi kneels at left holding a small offering, next to a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and folded hands. A woman in a teal blue sari sits at right holding a small object. Several women with hair buns sit in the foreground beside brass trays of apples, red flowers, and pink blossoms in clear containers. A small gold-colored bowl and fruit sit on a gold side table.2010-09-15A 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.2011-02-11