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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a hall with a large banner behind a golden throne flanked by two golden lion statues. A seated figure in a red-maroon turban with a white flower, orange robe and layered garlands sits on the throne, one hand raised in blessing; the figure's appearance suggests a person in a central role. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream garments and saffron-orange robes sit on the floor holding a tiered lamp with lit oil lamps (diyas) and offering lamps, a bald monk in orange cloth at lower left, and a woman in a gold-trimmed sari at right. The banner shows a smiling face and a temple with water and stone statues.

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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall. A man in a rust-red robe with a red-and-gold head covering and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden arched backrest; a guard-like golden lion statue stands on each side. Behind him is a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a temple with a tiered roof. A golden umbrella with yellow tassels hangs above the throne. In front, several devotees in white and yellow kneel and sit; one man in a yellow shirt holds a lit lamp, a bald priest in orange raises a tall multi-branched lamp, and a woman in white sits with palms pressed together. The scene reflects a puja with lamps and offerings.2013-12-21A seated figure on an ornate throne with a golden lion statue on each side and a golden fringed canopy above sits at the centre, wearing a rust-red turban with a golden ornament, a rust-red robe, a white and purple flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with both hands raised in greeting. Around the throne, seated devotees on the floor wear red, orange, white and cream garments; one bare-shouldered young man wears a white dhoti with an orange shawl. Behind is a large backdrop showing a smiling portrait and a photo of a temple pool with a stone-carved structure. The scene resembles a satsang gathering with a seated teacher and sitting devotees.2013-12-20A photograph of a seated puja on a red-carpeted stage before a large golden-yellow backdrop. A man on a dark red throne with golden lion armrests wears an orange-red garment, a red-and-yellow turban with white flower adornment and a red bindi; his presentation with a turban and saffron clothing is consistent with the page's a person reference, but his face is not clear enough to confirm, so he is described only as a seated figure on a throne. Behind him a poster shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe in front of a temple. A tiered silver lamp stand is held by a bald man in an orange shawl; men in white and a woman in white with folded hands sit around the stage, and a man in a yellow shirt holds a small oil lamp. A golden tiered umbrella canopy rises above the throne.2013-12-21A ceremonial puja on a raised red stage. A seated figure on a gold-and-brown throne wears a yellow-and-red headdress and a brown-and-gold garment, with a multi-tiered lit oil lamp (aarti) held before the throne by a standing-up devotee in white. Two golden lion statues flank the throne, and a large yellow Balinese-style parasol stands behind it. Devotees sit on the stage: a bald man in orange robes and a woman in orange with a gold-trimmed sash on the left, men in white dhoti and shirts, a man in a yellow shirt, and a woman in white with hands in anjali. A large banner shows a smiling man with an orange turban and a red bindi, and a Balinese temple with a pagoda-style roof behind. Text appears in the photo's lower right.2013-12-21May 01 20142014-05-01A seated figure on a gold-edged maroon throne wears a saffron-and-maroon wrap, a maroon turban with white plume, a yellow and blue floral garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and gold armlets, holding a mala. Six women and a man in white dhoti with white body markings sit on the floor before the throne, some in pink, green and yellow saris, one in white, presenting offerings and touching hands. Golden lion statues flank the throne under a yellow fringed parasol. Behind is a large portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda showing a smiling man in an orange turban and robe, beside a backdrop of a temple pavilion among greenery. A pink and white embroidered sari and a ceremonial padapuja-style service are visible.2013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21Photograph of a Guru Purnima puja at an ashram hall with a dark stone wall, hanging brass lamps and marigold and rose garlands. A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with an orange-and-gold turban wears a red-brown garment, a gold necklace and a red mala garland, smiling with hands resting on the armrest. Around him devotees in white and red saris and kurtas hold silver plates with flowers and offerings. A bald man in white kneels at the lower left, and a man in a purple kurta stands behind. Brass bells, a kalasha-style vessel and a peetha throne surround the seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a turban, a gold necklace and a red mala, consistent with the page's Guru Purnima darshan context.2013-07-22A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate brown throne with a golden arched back and two golden lion sculptures at its sides. He wears a long red and white flower garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, holds a tall silver trident-like staff, and smiles. Five women and one man in white sit cross-legged on a red mat before the throne; several have their hands folded in namaste, and one holds a small brass tray. Trays of offerings and an incense setup sit on the floor. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait and a photo of a temple scene with lush trees.2013-12-08December 11 20132013-12-11A ceremonial puja scene in a temple-like hall with dark stone walls and hanging flower garlands. On the right, a seated figure in a rust-brown and orange robe wears a saffron turban, layered gold chains and a multi-strand red and white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing. Surrounding him are brass bells, a brass lamp and a large gold-toned vessel, with a plate of flower offerings at his feet. Devotees kneel and stand in front: a woman in a red sari with palms pressed together, a woman in a white sari and blue blouse, several women in white saris holding silver thali plates of offerings, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a shaved-headed child in orange. A man in a purple kurta stands behind, and a few partially visible people stand at the back. This appears to be a puja with padapuja-style offerings.2013-07-22A seated person in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robe sits barefoot on a red velvet throne with gold lion-head armrests and an ornate gold backrest, gesturing with a raised hand and smiling. A microphone clip is at the collar and a spray bottle is held in the lap. Behind is a large printed banner of a smiling man in a red-orange turban with a gold-trimmed shawl and beaded necklace. The seated figure has distinctive saffron robes, a turban and beaded mala cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne. Gold and red dominate the scene.2014-03-10