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Photograph of a padapuja at a temple setting. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest wears an orange-red turban, an orange dhoti and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala visible. A bare-chested figure with gold adornments is seated on the throne, and a row of devotees in white and orange sarees sits before him with palms pressed together. Brass plates hold flowers and offerings, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge beside the gilded throne, with hanging lamps above and a rainbow garland draped over the throne back.

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A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest, draped in a multicolour garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban, an orange-saffron robe with a gold-edged shawl, a red beaded mala and gold necklaces. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with cues of the saffron/orange robe, turban and ceremonial gold necklaces. Beside the throne, a man in white clothes and a woman in a red-orange sari sit at a tray of flower-decorated brass offerings. Gold oil lamps and string lights stand in the dark hall, and a spotlight and projector are visible.January 1st 2013Photo of a padapuja ritual in a dark hall. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a long rudraksha-style flower and gold-bead garland sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with lion carvings and garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Their bare feet rest over silver trays of flowers and offerings. Seated devotees in white and an orange-red sari sit at the trays with hands folded, and a brass oil lamp hangs from the ceiling beside a wall air conditioner and a studio light.Photograph 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 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a lion-head armrest and a garland of marigolds, roses and white flowers draped over the back. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala with red beads and a gold necklace, and holds a white fly-whisk-like object. Before him, a row of devotees with hands in anjali mudra sits behind brass thali trays of flowers, fruit and lamps. A man in white kurta and a woman in orange sari are among them, and a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity figure stand at the right edge. Several people are visible, including partially visible hands and heads in the foreground.A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage. A figure seated on a gold-and-floral-garlanded throne with a golden lion-form base wears an orange-saffron turban, orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a red and white flower garland and a gold necklace, holding a white fly-whisk-style object. Seated devotees in white shirts, an orange sari and a red top bend over silver thalis of flowers and offerings arranged on a low table in front of the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on the right, beside a colourful deity murti with a raised weapon and a stage light.September 16 20132013-09-16March 10 20132013-03-10January 01 20132013-01-01A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and draped with a tiger-striped cloth. He wears a white-and-red-and-yellow flower garland and a rudraksha-style beaded mala across his chest, with his eyes lowered. Before him, devotees in white clothes with white forehead markings and an orange-clad man kneel over silver trays of red and yellow flowers and petals. Brass hanging lamps and bells hang from the dark wall above, and a wall air conditioner is visible at right.2013-09-19November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copies