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February 23 20162016-02-23A photograph of a seated man in a black turban and red-orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala and a red bindi, seated before a gold ornate throne-like chair against a bamboo blind. A priest in red and gold-bordered dhoti leans forward from the left, offering a round yellow food ball, a pinda-like offering, from his hand. The man in the turban is seated and receiving the offering, with a small wristwatch and bracelets visible. Background shows bamboo blinds and warm lighting. Scene resembles a Maheshwara Puja food offering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a black turban, saffron-toned robe, rudraksha mala and receives the offering from the priest.2016-02-23A seated man in a dark turban, red-brown robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes lowered, a bindi on his forehead. Facing him, a woman in orange sari-style clothing with a white beaded necklace leans forward, offering a large metal plate of yellow rice to him, with a steel bowl nearby. Red floor cushions and bamboo screens fill the background. The identity of the seated man is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role as the one receiving the offering.2016-02-23February 23 20162016-02-23April 11 20182018-04-11A photograph of a ceremonial initiation in progress. A seated man in a dark turban, rudraksha mala and red-orange robe sits closed-eyed before an ornate gold throne backrest, holding a small vessel of water with a green leaf. Beside him stands a younger man in orange cloth with white body markings, layered beaded necklaces and a dreadlocked topknot, holding a white and blue cloth-wrapped kalasha offering. A stone pillar frames the left edge. The scene suggests a vishesha deeksha initiation, with the seated figure appearing to be the probable Swamiji (probable) given the turban, rudraksha mala, red-orange robe and throne cues, and the standing man a devotee receiving the ritual.2018-04-11 +1 copiesApril 11 20182018-04-11 +1 copiesJuly 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange robe with a black turban and a rudraksha mala draped across the chest, receiving a steel bowl of white cloth from a standing younger man. The standing man wears an orange garment, a silver-toned chain necklace, a rudraksha bracelet and a painted white horizontal band on his upper arm, and his hair is tied up with a band. Behind them stands an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with a red cushioned seat. The seated man, appearing as a probable Swamiji by his swept turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial ornamentation, receives the bowl of offerings in what looks like a vishesha deeksha initiation.2018-04-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated ceremony on a stage in front of an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest and dark red curtains. A figure in a maroon-red turban, ochre-saffron robes with gold trim, a heavy beaded necklace and gold bangles sits on the throne, smiling, with one hand extended over a brass tray holding yellow cloth and white and pink offerings. Beside him a bare-chested priest in ochre cloth and rudraksha beads kneels, holding a golden kalasha-style vessel and offering items on the tray. The setting suggests a puja or ritual offering. A photo credit overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and Source , which is omitted from the text list. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne in an orange-saffron robe, turban and rudraksha-style necklace, performing a ritual offering with a kneeling priest2015-09-05November 11 20162016-11-11 +1 copiesA seated man in a dark red-orange turban, orange and yellow sash, and a long gold-and-beaded mala necklace sits before an ornate gold arched throne against deep red velvet drapery. He gestures over a silver tray of yellow offerings with pink flowers, while a bare-chested, shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth kneels on the right holding a tray. A small black podium stand and gold lion-form armrests are visible. Text in the lower right corner reads a copyright line and source credit.2015-09-05