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A photograph of a ceremonial stage where a bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne, a flower garland around his neck and a red cushion behind him. A massive arch of marigolds, roses and white blossoms in red, yellow, green and purple rises behind the throne, with a golden trident and a dark deity murti above. A bald priest in an orange dhoti and bare chest kneels to wash or honour his feet. Two men in white dhotis with saffron-bordered shawls, one with a rudraksha mala, stand at left. A woman in a white saree with gold border stands at right, and a young girl in a pink and green saree holds a fruit or offering.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage in front of a large floral backdrop of concentric arcs in red, yellow, green, white and purple marigold and rose garlands. A bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange-brown robe, a pink-and-green garland and a rudraksha-style necklace while seated on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cover. Standing and bowing before him are a bald man in a red kurta, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with beaded necklaces, and a man in white dhoti bending forward. Women in pink, red and magenta sarees and a girl in a pink dress stand nearby, one holding a brass offering plate with fruit. Fruit offerings are held by several attendees. a person is seated on the throne, shown by his ceremonial throne setting, orange robe, and garlands, in the central role of the honoured guest receiving devotees.2016-12-23A seated man in an orange-brown ochre robe and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a golden throne decorated with a large arched backdrop of rainbow-coloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. Behind him rises a gold trident, and a deity murti appears at the top of the frame. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a bare chest holds a gold trident-topped staff and touches the seated man's hand. A woman in a red-and-gold sari and a white-clad woman kneel at the feet, offering flowers and worship, with a small shelf of offerings at right. This appears to be a birthday or avatar-day celebration at a throne ceremony with garlands and padapuja-style honouring.2016-12-23A stage ceremony at a celebration. A man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange garment and beaded malas sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, green and white flower garlands, with a golden parasol above. Several people surround him: a bearded man in a white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, a man in a red kurta, a man in white with gold-bordered cloth offering a garland, and women in pink and red saris, one with hands folded in greeting. A dark deity murti stands behind the throne. The occasion is the 40th Avatardinotsava celebration, and the seated man is a probable Swamiji based on his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. Printed credit overlay reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, '2016-12-23Photograph of a ceremonial stage event. A man in saffron robes and a pink-and-white garland sits on a golden throne decorated with a rainbow-coloured floral backdrop, with a dark deity murti and golden umbrella above. Several women in orange-and-brown saris stand around him, one kneeling to offer padapuja to his bare feet on a flower-strewn cloth. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at left, one holding a trident-topped staff, and a woman in a pink sari stands at right. a person seated on the throne in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and garland, receiving padapuja during a ritual.2016-12-23A photo of a bearded man in a saffron-brown robe seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) before a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and white. He wears a pink and white flower garland and a red cushion sits beside him. Women in orange saris and a woman in pink sari kneel at his feet, one offering flowers and fruit, while a man in white dhoti with gold borders and a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala stand nearby. A gold trident and a deity murti under a golden umbrella stand above. a person: the seated man has long hair and a saffron-brown robe with a gold ornament and garland, consistent with the page. Visible stage ritual with padapuja offerings.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremony on a stage in front of a large floral backdrop built from garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe, wearing a long pink and white garland and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red throne and gestures with one hand. Beside him stands a shirtless man with a sacred thread and rudraksha beads, holding a brass trident and raising his arm. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, some with folded hands, fill the foreground, with a woman in an orange sari at right. Gold ornaments, brass lamps and offerings sit around the throne. a person: the seated man in saffron robe, pink garland and rudraksha mala on a garlanded throne, with the seated role conveyed by the throne and honoured posture.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph inside a temple hall showing a seated man with long dreadlocks wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha-style mala, sitting on an ornate silver-and-leopard-print throne in front of a large heart-shaped mosaic backdrop of red, blue, green and white patterns garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Around him, a young woman in orange robes kneels beside the throne, a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right holding an offering, and a dark-haired man in white dhoti with yellow borders bends forward at the front, while another man in white with gold-bordered shawl stands at left. A bare-chested devotee in white kneels at lower centre. Orange fruit or offerings are held in hands. a person is seated on the throne wearing saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2018-04-14December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial stage event centred on a large gold throne (peetha) with an elaborate multicoloured flower garland draped over its back. Seated on the throne is a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe with a saffron shawl, a red-and-white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, one hand raised in greeting. A younger attendant in white dhoti with gold borders kneels at his feet. Around him stand attendants in white dhotis and white turbans, one holding a ceremonial staff, and a woman in an orange-and-gold sari at right. Gold carved panels and a banana bunch are visible behind. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with appearance-based cues of long swept-back hair, saffron robe, garlands and rudraksha mala.2015-01-13December 23 20162016-12-23