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December 13 20122012-12-13A candlelit ritual gathering in an ornate golden hall with purple stage lighting. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a white flower garland and a red-and-gold garment sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, raising one hand in blessing while holding a tall golden staff topped with a trident-like finial. Around him, seated devotees hold lit oil lamps, one man in a red turban and white clothes at the centre, many women and men wearing orange-and-red shawls printed with script. A small brass tray holds lamps before the throne, and a hanging lantern lights the right side. Appears to be a puja with oil-lamp offerings.2015-07-21A dense crowd of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and red-and-gold shawls, sits cross-legged on a red-carpeted hall during a pratyaksha padapuja. Many hold lit oil lamps or small flames aloft toward a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with pink drapes at upper left. That figure wears red and orange garments, a garland, and holds a long staff. Behind them stands a gold-clad attendant, and a large screen shows a video at upper right. A gold pillar frames the left edge.2016-05-20A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering in a golden-decorated hall under purple stage lighting. A robed figure in red and orange garments and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising one hand in blessing while holding a tall golden staff. Seated in front of the throne, many devotees hold lit oil lamps, and several wear red-and-maroon shawls printed with script. A man in a white turban and white clothes sits in the foreground, and a row of seated participants in white, red and orange clothes stretches across the room. A hanging crystal lantern and a golden pillar frame the scene. The image shows a puja or aarti with oil lamps, presented by a robed figure on a throne with devotees seated around him. Approximately 30 people are visible.2015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a ritual gathering in an ornate hall with gold-carved pillars and a painted floral backdrop with a red rose. A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and a white-and-red flower garland sits on a gold throne with a gold canopy, his right hand raised. In the foreground a bald priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl holds up a tall gold multi-tiered lamp (aarti). Around the throne, many participants in white and orange-red garments sit at long tables with lit oil lamps and offerings, some raising their hands. Red rose petals are scattered on the floor. a person is seated on the throne wearing an orange turban and a floral garland, and the scene is an aarti or satsang setting.2015-05-27A photograph of a ritual gathering in a red-walled hall. A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron robes, wearing a long beaded garland, sits on an ornate gold throne at upper right, with a red-orange cloth draped over the seat. Around him, devotees sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps and brass vessels; several women wear white and red shawls, others wear saris in purple, green and pink. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left, and a camera on a tripod is visible behind the group. The scene suggests puja with lamps, with the figure on the throne receiving devotees. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the gold throne, identified by his red-orange turban, saffron robes and beaded garland.2015-10-26A dimly lit hall with a golden ornamental backdrop painted with vine motifs and scattered red rose petals. A man seated on a gilded, ornate throne beneath a golden canopy wears a red turban, a red garment and a white flower garland with red beads around his neck; a trident stands beside him. a person (long-haired figure, red turban and rudraksha-style beads) is seated at the centre. Around him, dozens of seated devotees in white and orange clothing face the throne in rows, many with hands folded or holding offering plates. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, and a microphone is at the lower right. Setting appears to be an ashram satsang or initiation session.2015-05-27July 21 20152015-07-21September 30 20162016-09-30A satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees seated cross-legged on a patterned carpet, most dressed in white with red-and-orange shawls draped over one shoulder. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, wearing a red-orange garment, and a gold trishul stands beside the throne. Behind the throne hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a seated figure. Many devotees hold notebooks or booklets, and a blank projection screen is at the right.2016-07-03May 27 20152015-05-27