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June 30 2004

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A photograph of an ornate wooden throne draped with white and gold-bordered cloth, under a red and green canopy with tasselled fringe. A printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda Swamigal" is displayed on the seat back, showing a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head wrap. Flanking the throne are a brass trident, a ceremonial parasol with red and gold embroidery, and an ornamental sword and weapons. A silver puja vessel sits on the floor before the throne, with a brass kalasha-style pot at the left base. Dark drapery forms the backdrop.2004-07-02June 30 20042004-06-30July 02 20042004-07-02Photograph of an empty ceremonial hall with a large ornately carved wooden throne draped in a teal green cloth and an orange-gold silk cloth, flanked by carved lion figures. Behind the throne is a large black-and-white portrait of a person with long hair, and a smaller framed photo on the throne shows a seated figure in orange robes with a white beaded necklace. Foreground includes a brass oil lamp, offerings with garlands and flowers, a lit lamp on a stand at right, red curtains, and a floor with a kolam design. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-02-15A seated figure in orange and saffron robes sits on an ornate wooden throne with carved lion-footed legs, a tall canopy and feathered fans, framed by red and white garlands. The figure wears an orange turban, a multi-coloured flower garland and a red-and-orange sash, and sits above a silver pot surrounded by marigold and flower offerings on the floor. A trident stands to the left and a decorated umbrella-like standard to the right. Two attendants in white dhotis stand at the edges, one in an orange shawl. A microphone, a small audio player and a draped table with marigolds complete the ceremonial setting of a pooja or sanyas dheeksha event.2004-07-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate throne beneath a canopy draped with white cloth and hung with red and pink garlands. The seated man wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban and a long white and yellow flower garland, with a silver tray of flowers and petals before him. Ceremonial trident and staff stand to the left, a decorated umbrella on the right, and two attendants in white and orange clothing stand at the sides. Flowers are scattered on the floor and the backdrop is dark green.2004-07-02A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and an orange head cloth, hands pressed together in namaskar and smiling, on an ornate carved wooden throne with lion-head armrests and a deep red velvet back. A red and multicoloured canopy with tassels hangs above, framed by white and purple flower garlands, with a large white-and-yellow flower garland draped over his shoulders. Before the throne stands a silver pedestal with red flowers, bananas and a brass kalasha-style vessel below. Two women in white saris stand to the left, one holding a lit oil lamp, and decorative swords and a trident-like staff decorate the scene.July 02 20042004-07-02May 25 20142014-05-25July 23 20142014-07-232004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02July 13 20032003-07-13