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A photograph of a stage in a hall with a deep blue draped curtain behind it. On the left, a large golden bull (Nandi) stands on a golden platform, with a deity murti in orange garlanded with flower garlands, holding a trident. On the right, a man in an orange robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a striped canopy. Seated on the floor before the throne, in front of a microphone, are a man in white dhoti, several women in saffron, orange and white saris, and devotees in orange robes, with a woman in white seated closer to the front.

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A stage at an ashram event with a dark blue draped backdrop. On the left stands a golden Nandi bull on a gold base, behind it a deity murti in orange clothing with a trident, both draped in garlands of white, purple, yellow and green flowers. In the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands in purple, white and red, beneath a fringed canopy in red, yellow and white. Several people in orange and white sit on the stage floor around a brass vessel and ritual items, including a man in white dhoti with bare upper body and a woman in white. Dark silhouettes of audience heads are visible at the bottom edge.2010-12-27A stage event at an indoor hall with a dark blue draped backdrop. On a raised golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands and a striped canopy sits a figure in orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a dark bead necklace, appearing as a person seated in a position of honour, with long swept-back hair. To the left, a golden Nandi bull stands beside a second flower-garlanded throne bearing a small orange-clad deity murti. In front of the throne, several people sit on orange cloth in white and orange robes, some with bare upper bodies and sacred markings, assisting with a puja while others sit nearby in orange saris and white dhotis, holding offerings. Small brass vessels and a microphone are visible on the stage.2010-12-27A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long hair sits on a gold and red throne under an ornate canopy with a striped top, framed by a flower garland. Behind him on the left stands a golden Nandi bull and a garlanded statue of a saint in orange. Around the stage, several devotees sit on the floor in orange and white clothing, with a man in white dhoti and a microphone at the front left. Blue curtains form the backdrop.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage event with a long blue draped curtain behind. On a flower-garlanded throne with a multicolored canopy sits a seated figure in orange robes, with long dark hair and a beaded rudraksha mala, a probable Swamiji appearance candidate. A golden nandi bull sculpture stands at left beside a garlanded deity murti in orange with a trident. Several people sit on the orange-draped stage floor in saffron, white and orange clothing, some with hands folded in devotion. Audience members' heads are visible in the foreground.2010-12-27Indoor satsang or puja hall with a navy blue curtain backdrop. A large golden Nandi bull statue stands on a raised golden base, draped with garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers, with a red and purple garland over its head area. A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with a garland-draped back, under a decorated red, yellow and blue canopy with tassels; he appears to be Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing marking him as the central teacher. Devotees sit on orange mats: a man in white dhoti with gold border and a microphone at left reads from a stand, a woman in white sari with folded hands sits near him, and several women and men in orange and white clothes sit in front of the throne. A small projector sits on a wooden stand beside the throne, and offering plates with flowers are placed before the dais.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage event with a navy blue draped backdrop. On a decorated throne at centre right, a figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and a white headband, sits with hands resting in lap. Around the throne are garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, and a striped canopy overhead. At left stands a golden bull (Nandi) with a seated deity murti in orange robes behind it, garlanded in flowers. Seated on the stage floor in front are several people in saffron and orange clothing and white dhotis, including a man in white at left speaking into a microphone and women in white and orange saris. A copyright overlay is visible on the image.2010-12-27A pada puja-style ceremony in a hall with dark blue drapes and an orange floor cloth. A seated man in an orange robe with long hair and a beaded necklace sits on a gold and red throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers, with a multicoloured parasol above. Beside him a golden bull statue stands on a gold pedestal with a garlanded bull figure. In front, devotees sit on the floor: a man in white dhoti with a microphone and book on a stand, women in white and cream saris, and a woman in an orange sari, with brass plates and offerings. Orange-and-gold cushions and small trays lie on the floor.2010-12-27Indoor ceremony in a hall with dark blue drapes. A seated figure in orange robes, with long dark hair and a headband, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, under a tasselled canopy. Beside him stands a golden nandi bull statue with a garland, and a figure in orange on its platform. Devotees in orange and white sit on an orange mat facing the throne, with brass plates of offerings and orange-wrapped gift packets. A man in white dhoti with a microphone chants from a book on the left, and a woman in white sari sits with folded hands. a person appears in person, seated on the throne in orange robes and a rudraksha mala.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated ceremony in an indoor hall with a dark blue draped backdrop. A long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands in red, yellow and purple, beneath a gold canopy with red and green tassels. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange with a mala sits near a gold tray of fruit and offerings. A golden bull statue with a garland stands at left. Several women in white and cream saris and a man in white sit on the floor, one with palms joined, and a partially visible person in white sits at the lower right. The scene resembles a padapuja-style devotional gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed throne, so the candidate is in person.2010-12-27A stage event in a hall with blue draped curtains. A seated figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a flower-garlanded throne with a multicoloured canopy, and appears to be the a person. Several people in orange and saffron garments sit on the stage floor around him, some in white dhotis, and a woman in orange sits nearby. Left, a large golden bull (Nandi) stands beside a garlanded orange-clad deity murti on a golden stand. Foreground, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls sit facing the stage. A camera on a tripod and a monitor are at right, and a hanging orange and red cloth decoration hangs at top right.2010-12-27December 27 20102010-12-27 +1 copiesA seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a white headband sits on an ornate golden throne draped with multicoloured flower garlands, a golden tasselled canopy above. Beside him stands a large golden Nandi bull statue, also garlanded with colourful flowers. In front on an orange cloth sit a group of devotees: women in white and orange saris and men in white dhotis and orange shawls, several with rudraksha malas. A man in white at left sits near a microphone, and brass trays with offerings and lamps lie before the seated devotees. Blue draped curtains form the backdrop. Photo credit overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, source2010-12-27