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A photograph of a ritual aarti in a temple hall. A shaven-headed priest in orange-brown robes with a yellow sash and sandalwood-marked arms holds up a tiered brass lamp with many lit oil lamps before a large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" set on a gold ornate throne. The portrait shows a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robes. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the right, reaching toward the lamp. Flower arrangements in red, white and yellow sit on either side, with a painted backdrop of a tree and sunset behind.2014-12-25December 25 20142014-12-25A ritual aarti is performed in a wooden hall before a golden throne (peetha) bearing a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange turban and orange robe, labelled with a printed caption. A priest with a shaved head and orange-and-red dhoti stands at left holding a multi-flame oil lamp (aarti) above a silver plate. A seated figure in white clothing and an orange cloth kneels at right beside the throne. Behind them, a large painted backdrop shows a tree, a black horse-like silhouette, and a sunset temple scene. Silver tridents stand on either side, with flower arrangements and potted plants framing the throne and green stage lighting.2014-12-25A photograph of a ritual aarti on a wooden stage in a hall with green backdrop painted with a banyan tree and temple scene. A bald priest in rust-red and gold dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left, raising a tiered brass lamp with multiple lit flames toward a framed portrait. The portrait, on a gold throne-style seat decorated with maroon cushions, shows a smiling man with an orange turban and orange clothing, labelled as a portrait. A kneeling person in white dress sits at right beside a lit lamp and a silver tray, and a trident stands behind. Flower arrangements with pink bases flank the throne. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person.2014-12-25December 25 20142014-12-25A ceremony on a stage before a golden throne with red cushions, on which stands a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes holding a lit flame. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a bald priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl raises a lit lamp toward the portrait. A woman in a white sari with a red border kneels at the throne's side. Flower arrangements in pink, white and yellow, a silver trident, a brass bowl, and a tray with offerings flank the throne. Behind is a large backdrop of a green tree, a silhouette of a dancing figure and a temple reflected in water at sunset.2014-12-25December 25 20142014-12-25December 25 20142014-12-25September 14 20122012-09-14A photograph of a ritual aarti before a framed portrait on a gilded throne-like altar. A devotee in an orange-saffron cloth with a gold necklace, seen from behind, lifts a tiered brass lamp with multiple lit oil flames. The framed portrait, set in an ornate gold frame, shows a seated figure in orange robes with a long beaded necklace and a raised hand, against a tree backdrop. Red velvet drapery hangs behind, with a red-and-gold cushion below and a large reclining figure in red and orange at right. Only the foreground devotee is physically present.2012-05-02 +2 copiesNight ritual photograph with a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head cloth, a white tilak on his forehead and a gold bead necklace, holding a brass tray of yellow flowers and offerings. Behind him stands a dark deity murti beside a red and gold patterned cloth, and banana leaves hang overhead with string lights. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in the foreground. At left, a person in white holds a lamp, and pineapples sit in woven baskets at right, consistent with a puja or aarti.2009-09-26November 25 20092009-11-25