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A photo of a satsang in a dark-walled hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a lion-carved base wears an orange-and-saffron robe, a white and orange flower garland, and a red tilak on his forehead; he sits with bare feet near a gold lamp stand. Around a gold ritual table on the lower left, several women and young people in white, orange and saffron clothing sit with brass thalis of lit oil lamps and pink and white flowers. Hanging bells and brass oil lamps surround the throne, and a camera on a tripod stands at the left. a person is the seated man in the saffron robe and garland on the throne.

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A photograph inside a dark shrine room with a large ornate gold throne. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits on the throne, wearing a long rudraksha-style bead mala, ceremonial gold necklaces and gold bracelets, with a red tilak on his forehead; a person candidate, seated while devotees attend. Seated on the floor before him are devotees: a woman in a red sari, a man and woman in white with orange lanyards, and an older person in white at the bottom edge. Brass plates with red flowers and oil lamps sit on the floor, and brass hanging lamps and bells hang from the ceiling beside a golden lion figure at the base of the throne. Several priests in orange cloth with white forehead markings sit in the background near a carved gold-and-black door.2013-05-19A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a lion-shaped armrest sits in a dark room hung with brass lamps and bells. He wears an orange-saffron robe with a yellow-gold border and a long garland of beads and flowers, and his feet rest on a low gold stool. Around a gold-rimmed table, several women and men sit on the floor facing him, some wearing white, cream and orange-trimmed clothing; a few hold silver plates of flowers, lamps and offerings. Hanging brass oil lamps and a bell surround the throne. a person: the seated man in orange-saffron robes, long garland and throne matches cues for a person, presented as the speaker at a satsang.2013-05-16May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13May 25 20132013-05-25September 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copiesPhotograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an ornate gold-and-black interior. A figure seated on a gold throne with a tiger-patterned cushion wears an orange-brown robe, a long red and white flower garland and a gold necklace; hair swept back and a rudraksha-style mala visible at the chest. Devotees sit on the floor around him, several in orange and red saris, one in white, one in white kurta with an orange shawl, and a woman with a white tilak. Silver thali trays hold flowers, oil lamps, kumkum and fruit. Brass bells hang from chains above, a peacock-feather fan rests at the right, and a golden lion-like figure is at the throne base. Four people are visible, with partial figures at the edges.2013-05-25A photo of a seated long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne draped with a white and black tiger-striped cloth, his bare feet resting on a flower-strewn gold base. Before him are brass thalis holding oil lamps, fruit, flowers and offerings, with devotees beside him. Behind, a man in white kneels with hands folded, and women in orange and saffron saris with Vaishnava-style markings perform namaskar and offer a red flower. Hanging brass bells and a gold lamp appear above, and a wall air conditioner is visible. a person is seated on the throne with long swept hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, and he is the central figure receiving the offerings and devotion.2013-03-07August 20 20142014-08-20A seated figure in a gold and cream ornate throne with a carved golden lion-form armrest and a zebra-striped cloth draped over the seat, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a red and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with a white tilak on the forehead and long dark hair; a probable Swamiji candidate receiving devotees. Before the throne, a man in white shirt with a white forehead mark kneels beside a plate of offerings, and a woman in a red blouse and red-bordered sari with a tilak kneels with palms joined. Brass oil lamps stand nearby on a dark wall, and a large tray of brass bowls holding flowers, fruit and rice sits in the foreground. Other devotees in saffron and white sit on a rug behind. A bronze bell hangs from the ceiling.2013-03-13A figure in an orange-red and gold-bordered dhoti and matching shawl with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a lion and tiger motif, with brass oil lamps and hanging bells beside him. Before the throne, a devotee in white with a red-orange shawl bends forward to touch a golden tray of flowers, lamps and food offerings. Two attendants in white clothing sit nearby, one with a forehead mark and one with a white headband and rudraksha beads. The dark stone wall and carved wooden door complete the ritual setting. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron-orange clothing on a throne.2013-09-14Photograph 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 copies