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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall with a gold-trimmed throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers and green leaves. A man with long hair, a golden headband and a long saffron-orange robe with a gold-bead necklace sits cross-legged on the throne with hands folded. a person based on the long swept hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklaces. At his feet, devotees in orange and white attire sit before silver trays of offerings, apples and flowers, while a shaved-headed priest in orange with a rudraksha mala and a white-clad priest with a tilak perform the ritual. A gold elephant-shaped stand and a projector are visible at the sides, with a blue curtain behind.

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A padapuja ceremony in a hall with a dark blue curtain backdrop. A man in orange robes and a headband sits on a golden throne decorated with red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands, hands pressed together in prayer, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Devotees in orange and white sit before him; one man in orange, bare-chested with a shaved head, holds a silver tray of offerings including red flowers and fruit, and another in orange robes sits at left. A golden bull statue with garlands stands on a pedestal at upper left. Several devotees, mostly women, sit in the foreground.2010-12-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas sits on a gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers, hands resting in lap, with long swept hair and a headband, appearing to be a person. In front, devotees sit on the floor with folded hands and white or orange clothes; one man in orange has a tilak on his forehead and a row of gold-coloured beads on his neck. Gold trays of fruit, flowers and offerings sit before them. Behind the throne, a golden cow statue stands on a pedestal draped in orange and garlanded with flowers, and a projector rests at the right edge of the throne platform. Blue drapes hang in the background.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-carved throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. The seated figure wears an orange robe, a long gold-beaded necklace and a headband, with long dark hair, and is gesturing with open hands toward a group. Around the throne, several women in orange and saffron clothing sit on the floor holding small silver dishes and offerings, and two shaved-headed men in orange robes sit in the foreground. A blue curtain and a window are in the background.2010-12-27A seated man in an orange robe and orange garment with a long gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears an orange headband and has long dark hair, and his gaze is directed off to the side. Around the throne, devotees sit on the floor in orange and white garments: a woman in orange with glasses sits in the background, a child in a red blouse and white sari sits at the front, and a man in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace and gold armband sits beside lit oil lamps and a gold tray. A woman in white with a yellow shawl sits at the right with her hands folded. Swamiji (probable): the throne-seated figure in orange robes, long hair, headband and gold necklace matches the page's indicated presence.2010-12-27A padapuja scene in an indoor hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair, a headband and a gold-bead necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne draped with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. Devotees in orange and red garments kneel on an orange mat before him, holding silver trays of fruit, apples, flowers and small bowls. A man in orange robes at lower left reaches toward the trays. A window and blue curtains are behind the throne, and a table with apples and sweets stands at left. Since the figure's appearance supports only an uncertain identification, the seated person is described by role and the identity is marked unsure.2010-12-27October 25 20102010-10-25A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne draped with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and a green cloth. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back dark hair, and sits with hands folded in his lap, eyes lowered. A small green parrot perches on the throne's top. Beside the throne is a tall arrangement of white lilies and red roses, and fruit sits on a tray at left. Along the bottom, several people in white dhotis with white forehead markings sit on the floor, holding metal plates and cups, and a few women are visible in the foreground. The walls are pale pink and a window with a blue curtain is at upper right.2010-10-16A golden ornate throne with a carved lion-head backrest stands in a hall with dark blue drapes. A man in orange robes, wearing a rudraksha-style orange shawl and a long garland of yellow and orange marigolds, sits cross-legged on the gilded seat with hands folded, speaking into a microphone while smiling. A second, smaller gold throne behind him is decorated with flower garlands. On the floor, seated devotees in white and orange clothes, palms pressed together, surround brass trays holding fruit, flowers and red offerings. A man in orange robes with a white vibhuti mark sits to the left, holding a microphone. Gold and white floral garlands hang on a tall trident-topped stand at the right.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears a saffron-orange garment, a dark rudraksha mala, and has long dark hair swept back, with hands resting in his lap. Around him, a group of devotees sit on the floor in white ritual dress with yellow and red shawls and gold necklaces; some have shaved heads and vibhuti markings, and several hold pink flower-filled plates. Fruit and flowers sit on a tray at the throne's side, a floral kalasha-style vase is on the cabinet, and the walls are decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. The scene appears to be a satsang discourse in a hall with a fan and dark curtains.2010-10-25A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long, swept-back hairstyle, a gold headband, and a multi-strand gold necklace, sitting on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label: long hair, saffron robes, gold necklace and headband, seated on a throne). Around him, several women in orange and pink saris sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps, and a bare-chested man in orange cloth holds a lamp at the lower left, apparently offering lamp light during a puja. Fruit sits on a tray at the left edge, and a window with a grey curtain is visible at the upper right.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in orange robes with long dark hair, wearing a beaded necklace and a headband, speaking to a gathering. The throne is decorated with yellow, white and purple marigold garlands. Beside the throne stands a golden bull statue draped with garlands. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor: a man with white tripundra marks on his forehead, a woman in an orange-and-red sari with bangles, and a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a red bindi and a gold chain. They are seated before silver plates with offerings of fruit and flowers, with hands joined in reverence. Several other women and devotees in the foreground are partially visible. The seated figure matches the appearance-based cues for Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robes, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, seated in a place of honour.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-brown throne, wearing an orange robe, a long rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a white headband, with long dark hair swept back. A large garland of yellow, purple and white flowers drapes the throne. In front, a dozen or so devotees sit on the floor in orange and saffron clothing, some with trays of flowers, fruit and small plates. A gold-trimmed wooden table with apples and fruit sits to the left. A blue curtain and a pink wall with a window form the backdrop. Visible text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and Source . The seated man is a probable Swamiji with long swept-back hair, orange ornate clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, seated on a throne during satsang2010-12-27