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A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside a decorated hall. A seated figure in an orange-brown garment and pink turban, wearing a garland of marigolds and red-purple flowers, sits before a golden arch of flowers. In front, a man in white dhoti and shirt pours or lifts a woven basket of flowers, while several people in white and cream clothing reach in with woven baskets of marigold petals and blossoms. Golden oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass vessel stand at the right, and a bowl of yellow marigolds lies on the floor. The a person candidate is seated centrally; appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity. A banner reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam.

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January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06Devotees in white traditional clothing pour yellow marigold petals and tip wicker baskets over a seated figure on a golden throne, which is backed by a large golden kalasha-shaped peetha framed by a fan of yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. A woman in a white sari kneels on a red patterned carpet gathering petals, while a man in a white dhoti and kurta lifts a basket above the seated figure. A saffron-robed person stands at the right edge. The seated figure wears a pink headwrap, orange cloth and a flower garland. The scene resembles a flower-offering ritual such as pushpa abhishekam.2013-01-06A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside a temple-style hall. A woman seated on an ornate throne-like seat decorated with a large arch of yellow, orange, purple and red marigold garlands wears a pink head wrap, an orange-brown sari and gold jewellery, and holds flowers. In front of her a heap of yellow marigolds spills across the floor. A man in a white kurta with gold necklace carries a woven bamboo basket of flowers, while women in white and pink saris stand at left holding baskets. Brass oil lamps and a metal kalasha stand at right. This appears to be a flower-offering or pushpa abhishekam style ritual.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-framed throne beneath a tall arch of marigolds in red, yellow, white and purple. The seated person wears a pink head wrap, a white dhoti and a garland of beads and flowers. A man in white clothing pours flowers from a woven basket onto a large heap of pink and yellow petals on the floor. On the left, women in white saris and one in a purple sari hold baskets of rose petals. A brass lamp stands on the right beside a gold throne with red cushions. The setting is a hall with carved stone pillars and green foliage visible through an open side.2013-01-06A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a pink and gold turban-style headwear sits on a golden throne framed by a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red, purple and white flowers. A man in white kurta and dhoti pours yellow flower petals from a woven basket onto a heap of marigolds at the figure's feet. Several women in white and cream sarees with gold borders stand to the left, one in pink and gold. A golden ornamental lamp stand and metal vessels are visible on the right within a temple-like hall. The seated figure is adorned with garlands and beaded necklaces.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a ritual offering at a temple-style shrine. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward, pouring yellow marigold flowers from a woven basket onto a decorated seated figure at the centre. The seated figure wears a pink turban, a gold-trimmed garland and a beaded necklace, and is framed by a large arc of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands with a gold canopy behind. Women in white and cream saris stand to the left, holding baskets of marigolds. Brass oil lamps stand on the right beside a blue plastic chair, and a red floor carpet lies at the bottom. The a person candidate is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a white turban and layered red, white and green garlands sits on a golden ornate throne against a deep red velvet backdrop. Heaps of orange and red flower petals cover the floor around him. Several women in white and cream sarees, one with a long braid and orange blouse, and a man in white dhoti and shawl, lift and pour petals from woven baskets. A small white bird figure sits atop the throne's side. The scene suggests a flower-offering ceremony. The seated figure has long hair and distinctive saffron clothing with garlands, a possible a person candidate, though appearance-based identification is uncertain.2012-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne decorated with a large arch of marigold garlands in yellow, purple, red and green. The central figure wears a pink and gold turban, a gold ceremonial necklace, a red and white flower garland and an orange cloth under white robes, holding flowers. Around the throne, several women in white and cream saris hold baskets of yellow marigold petals, and a man in white kurta stands at right holding a woven bamboo tray. Yellow marigolds are heaped at the throne's base, and a carved temple pillar stands behind them. A seated figure is visible, but the appearance is not clearly established for an identification.2013-01-06