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Photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage at a Kalpataru workshop. A man in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl stands at the centre beside a large white dome-shaped prop, with flower garlands and a bowl of offerings on a white-draped table. A woman in white kneels or bends forward toward him while a woman in a white sari with blue patterns stands near the table. Other devotees in white, yellow and maroon saris and white shirts surround the stage, and a young girl in white with an orange sash stands at the right. A white banner hangs above reading Kalpataru and Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The scene is a padapuja with attendees gathered around.

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September 12 20092009-09-12A stage event with a white throne-like seat in the centre. A figure in orange robes with a flower garland and a long dark braid sits on the seat while a devotee in a pink and white sari kneels before them, and others wait to bow or offer. A large banner above reads "Kalpataru" with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling woman in orange. Flower arrangements in yellow and orange line the stage, and a white screen sits at left. Several attendees in white, yellow and pastel clothing stand around the stage, some holding bottles and flowers. This appears to be a padapuja-style honouring ritual.2009-09-12September 12 20092009-09-12A stage event with a dark blue backdrop and a white circular arch behind a large banner reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda with an orange graphic. A man with short dark hair wearing an orange shawl over a garland of yellow-orange flowers stands at centre, leaning forward and touching the head of a devotee. Around him a crowd of about twenty people in white dhotis and saris, some in saffron and yellow, line up to receive blessings; a girl in white stands on a raised step at upper right. Flower arrangements and a water bottle sit on a table at left, consistent with a padapuja gathering.2009-09-12Photograph of a stage event with a large white circular backdrop and a hanging banner reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda in red lettering above a saffron-robed figure. A man in an orange robe with a yellow marigold garland stands at the centre of the white platform, while around him devotees in white and yellow shawls bow, lean in and offer flowers and gestures. Vases of colourful flowers stand at the platform edges and a woman in white with a necklace stands behind. The seated central figure's appearance is consistent with an appearance-based a person candidate, wearing orange garments and a garland, though the face is not visible enough to confirm identity.2009-09-12September 12 20092009-09-12September 12 20092009-09-12September 12 20092009-09-12A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a wooden stage in front of a dark blue backdrop with a banner reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda in the top edge. A central figure in orange robes with a flower garland stands behind a white table with floral offerings and a small bottle, holding papers. A large white circular backdrop sits behind him. Another person in orange robes stands at the back. A seated person in a wheelchair in white clothing is surrounded by devotees in white dhotis, white and yellow shawls, saffron-yellow salwar and pink and red outfits. Flower arrangements in orange and pink frame the stage.2009-09-12September 12 20092009-09-12September 12 20092009-09-12September 12 20092009-09-12