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A seated figure on a gold-edged maroon throne wears a saffron-and-maroon wrap, a maroon turban with white plume, a yellow and blue floral garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and gold armlets, holding a mala. Six women and a man in white dhoti with white body markings sit on the floor before the throne, some in pink, green and yellow saris, one in white, presenting offerings and touching hands. Golden lion statues flank the throne under a yellow fringed parasol. Behind is a large portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda showing a smiling man in an orange turban and robe, beside a backdrop of a temple pavilion among greenery. A pink and white embroidered sari and a ceremonial padapuja-style service are visible.

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December 08 20132013-12-08December 14 20132013-12-14December 14 20132013-12-14A seated man on a golden-trimmed throne with carved golden lion figures on either side holds a trident and a small hand drum, wearing an orange-red turban, a saffron-brown robe, and a long red and white flower garland with a gold beaded necklace. The backdrop shows a large portrait of a smiling man in orange and a temple-pond scene. Around him, devotees sit on a red carpet: a woman in orange clothes and a woman in a green sari on the left, a man in white with his back to the camera, a woman in a golden-brown sari in the foreground, a girl in orange with a forehead mark, and a woman in white with hands in namaste on the right. Brass offering plates sit at the bottom right. The seated figure in the robe is a person candidate by appearance, presented on the throne with a trident and garland.2013-12-08A seated figure on an ornate throne with a golden lion statue on each side and a golden fringed canopy above sits at the centre, wearing a rust-red turban with a golden ornament, a rust-red robe, a white and purple flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with both hands raised in greeting. Around the throne, seated devotees on the floor wear red, orange, white and cream garments; one bare-shouldered young man wears a white dhoti with an orange shawl. Behind is a large backdrop showing a smiling portrait and a photo of a temple pool with a stone-carved structure. The scene resembles a satsang gathering with a seated teacher and sitting devotees.2013-12-20December 17 20132013-12-17A seated figure on a large brown throne with ornate gold scalloped trim and gold lion statues at each side occupies the centre of a ceremonial hall. The figure wears a maroon-red turban with a gold ornament and white feather, a rudraksha-style mala and a red-orange robe, with hands resting in the lap. In the foreground, several people in white clothing hold lit oil lamps in a ritual arrangement called aarti, with brass lamp stands glowing with flames. A large backdrop behind shows an orange-robed portrait and a painted temple scene with a stone elephant. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the turban, saffron-orange robe and mala cues.2013-12-21A seated man in a rust-red robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold-and-red crown sits on an ornate brown throne with a golden fan-shaped backrest, flanked by golden lion statues. Several devotees in white clothing sit on the floor facing him, one with a light-coloured head covering and another in a cream sari with a gold border. A banner behind shows a smiling man in orange and a temple-style landscape. Oil lamps burn near the throne. a person figure is seated on the throne in a satsang setting.2013-12-13A seated man in rust-red and maroon robes sits on an ornate brown throne with a gold scalloped arch, flanked by two gold lion statues on pedestals. He wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace, gold armbands and a red bindi, smiling with hands folded. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, alongside a painted image of a temple complex with stone shrines and water. In the lower foreground a shaved-headed devotee in ochre clothing sits with his back to the camera, and a woman in an orange top sits at the left edge, near a brass lamp.2013-12-08A seated man in a deep red-orange robe and matching turban with a flower ornament sits on an ornate carved throne with gold scrollwork and armrests. Two golden lion statues flank the throne, and a yellow fringed parasol stands above it. Behind is a large printed backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban beside a photo of a Balinese temple with a pagoda-style roof and green landscape. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange sits with his back to the camera before a tray of brass dishes and offerings. At right, a woman in white with folded hands kneels. The seated man has long hair and a rudraksha-style mala, but the throne and turban alone do not establish identity, so the appearance is only partly confirmed. The backdrop shows a printed portrait, not a physical person.2013-12-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall. A man in a rust-red robe with a red-and-gold head covering and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden arched backrest; a guard-like golden lion statue stands on each side. Behind him is a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a temple with a tiered roof. A golden umbrella with yellow tassels hangs above the throne. In front, several devotees in white and yellow kneel and sit; one man in a yellow shirt holds a lit lamp, a bald priest in orange raises a tall multi-branched lamp, and a woman in white sits with palms pressed together. The scene reflects a puja with lamps and offerings.2013-12-21A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate brown throne with a golden arched back and two golden lion sculptures at its sides. He wears a long red and white flower garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, holds a tall silver trident-like staff, and smiles. Five women and one man in white sit cross-legged on a red mat before the throne; several have their hands folded in namaste, and one holds a small brass tray. Trays of offerings and an incense setup sit on the floor. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait and a photo of a temple scene with lush trees.2013-12-08