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A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a gold-and-cushion throne (peetha) draped with a multicoloured flower garland, wearing a white and red flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holding a silver ceremonial staff. Before him is a gold tray of offerings with flower petals and red fruit, and women and a man in white shirt sit nearby. Dark walls are lined with small oil lamps, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides. Palanquin-style setting suggests a pratyaksha pada puja.

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December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A man in saffron-orange clothing and an orange turban sits on a gold lion-armed throne (peetha) inside a temple-like hall lit by oil lamps. He wears a white and red flower garland, a shawl over the shoulder, and holds a silver staff or sceptre in each hand. Large multicolour flower garlands drape the throne back. In the foreground, a woman in a maroon top with hands pressed together in namaskar sits beside brass pots and offerings of fruit and flowers, and a man in a white shirt sits nearby. Probable Swamiji (orange turban, saffron garments, garland and throne cues) seated in darshan. Gold lamps hang from chains on the right.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with a multicoloured garland of flowers. He wears a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and holds a white ceremonial whisk. Before the throne, seated devotees with hands folded in prayer include a woman with long blonde hair in a red patterned top and a man in a white shirt. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand on both sides, with string lights behind and a tray of offerings with fruit and sweets in front. Partially visible heads of other devotees appear at the bottom edge. A portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" is not visible; the central figure is a probable Swamiji by his orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold ornamentation.2011-12-11A photograph inside a decorated shrine room during a padapuja ritual. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gilded throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest, draped in a multicoloured flower garland and wearing a white and orange garland. He rests his bare feet on a tray of offerings. Brass oil lamps, hanging lamps and string lights surround the throne against a dark backdrop. Two visitors kneel at the lower right: a woman with light hair in a red patterned top and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard. A third person's hair is visible at lower left. Printed text in the corner reads Source , which is omitted from the text field2011-12-11A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, wearing a saffron-orange turban, a saffron-orange dhoti-style robe draped over one shoulder and a wide pearl-white necklace of beads. He wears silver bangles and holds his hands on the armrest. Hanging brass oil lamps and rows of small flickering lamps line the dark background. Below, a devotee in white kneels with palms pressed together beside a woman in red-orange sari with hands folded, and a silver tray holds pink and red flower petals, fruit and brass vessels. A cameraman with a tripod is at the right edge. Probable Swamiji (saffron turban, orange robes, bead necklace, seated on throne in a puja setting); the image shows a photograph of a ceremony with about three to four visible people.2011-12-25December 11 20112011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph taken during an evening puja at a temple-style setting. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a golden throne draped with a garland of white flowers with red and purple accents. A tall, orange-clad seated figure has ornate gold bangles and a long garland. Lit brass oil lamps stand on the golden dais, with a string of small lights glowing behind. A woman in a pink top and a man in a white shirt with folded hands sit in the foreground, and a child's head is visible at lower left. Flowers are scattered at the base of the throne. Four people are visible.2011-12-11December 25 20112011-12-25