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A seated man in a dark red-orange turban, orange and yellow sash, and a long gold-and-beaded mala necklace sits before an ornate gold arched throne against deep red velvet drapery. He gestures over a silver tray of yellow offerings with pink flowers, while a bare-chested, shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth kneels on the right holding a tray. A small black podium stand and gold lion-form armrests are visible. Text in the lower right corner reads a copyright line and source credit.

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A photograph of a seated ceremony on a stage in front of an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest and dark red curtains. A figure in a maroon-red turban, ochre-saffron robes with gold trim, a heavy beaded necklace and gold bangles sits on the throne, smiling, with one hand extended over a brass tray holding yellow cloth and white and pink offerings. Beside him a bare-chested priest in ochre cloth and rudraksha beads kneels, holding a golden kalasha-style vessel and offering items on the tray. The setting suggests a puja or ritual offering. A photo credit overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and Source , which is omitted from the text list. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne in an orange-saffron robe, turban and rudraksha-style necklace, performing a ritual offering with a kneeling priest2015-09-05A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe with yellow border and a long beaded necklace sits on a golden ornate throne with a carved gold backrest and golden lion-head armrests before a dark red velvet curtain. He holds a tray of offerings with yellow fruit and flower petals while a shaved-headed attendant in an orange robe with yellow border, glasses and a wristband kneels and presents a plate of flowers and food, a microphone stand beside them. The seated man has a distinctive turban and ornate necklace, so this is a person seen in person on a dais.2015-09-05A seated man in a maroon turban and saffron-orange robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace and bangles, sits before an ornate gold-leaf throne backdrop with a dark curtain behind. He extends his hands over a brass tray holding betel leaves, white cloth and pink flowers. Facing him, a bare-chested, shaven-headed attendant in a red-orange dhoti and shawl holds up a gold kalasha-style vessel and offers the items. Appearance-based candidate for a person seated on the throne, receiving the offering; the attendant is a priest or devotee.2015-09-05A seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushioning, flanked by a golden lion-shaped armrest and a silver trident leaning at left. The seated person wears a red-orange turban, a gold-and-rudraksha necklace over an orange garment, and is bare-footed. Adjacent, a second person in orange and saffron robes with a shaved head extends a tray holding a yellow flower garland and white offering. A Yamaha keyboard sits on a stand in front. Deep maroon drapes form the background. The seated figure has distinctive ceremonial cues (crown-like turban, ornate gold necklaces, saffron clothing), consistent with the page's a person reference, though the image does not fully settle identity.2015-11-28October 23 20152015-10-23A seated man in an orange-red turban with a white feather ornament and a green stone sits on an ornate gilded throne against a red backdrop, wearing orange-red robes, a heavy gold-toned chain and a large gold pendant, and a red tilak mark on his forehead. He is probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial turban, and he is pouring or offering grain from a silver bowl. Beside him, a shaven-headed attendant in orange-red robes with white markings on his arm kneels and holds yellow grains above the bowl. A second attendant in orange robes stands at the right edge.2015-10-23A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with dark red velvet drapes. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange robes, a long rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces sits on an elaborately carved gold throne with red tiger-striped cushions, eyes closed, hands extended palm-up. Beside him a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border bends forward, offering white cloth or flowers from his hands. A tall gold oil lamp stands beside the throne. Two people are visible.2015-11-24July 20 20152015-07-20November 10 20152015-11-10July 31 20172017-07-31 +2 copiesAugust 09 20152015-08-09A seated figure on a gold ornate throne is draped in a maroon turban with a silver emblem, a rust-coloured shawl, a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace and gold chains, with eyes lowered. Behind the throne is a large arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, orange, purple and red, with silver umbrellas at the sides. A tiger-skin cloth covers the dais, and a golden lion-head stand sits at the left. A second person in orange-saffron robes kneels at the right, holding and offering something in cupped hands at the figure's lap. The setting resembles a satsang or darshan on a raised peetha.2015-10-19