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A photograph of a home altar set against a terracotta-coloured wall. A framed printed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi, a white flower garland, and orange robes sits cross-legged before a banyan tree; the portrait is labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" along its bottom edge, and the figure is treated as a depiction, not a physical person. In front of the portrait, two tall brass lamp stands, a brass handbell, a brass plate with a coconut, marigold and yellow flowers, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a yellow bowl and a red bowl, and a white tray of flower petals rest on a red and gold cloth. No people are physically present.2021-12-27A photograph of a shrine table set against a red-washed wall. A framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and white flower garland, sits in lotus pose before a tree trunk; the portrait is garlanded with a red and yellow flower garland. Brass oil lamps on tall stands, a brass bell, a brass plate with flowers, a lit oil lamp and a yellow bowl sit on a maroon cloth. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person, and no people are visible.2021-12-31A home shrine photographed as a photo with no people present. Left, a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling figure with long hair in saffron-orange robes and a white-and-orange beaded necklace, seated cross-legged before a banyan tree. Centre, a framed devotional print of a deity murti with multiple arms and a red-and-gold background sits above a lit oil lamp. Right, a framed portrait shows a figure with long dark hair in white ceremonial dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, seated on an ornate gilded throne with a raised hand. In front, brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass thali with a small lamp and red powder, a kumkum container, a small silver-toned bowl, a black book, and a white lace cloth cover the altar. Yellow marigold flowers decorate the frames.2024-06-26Jun 21 2022 sripuram2022-06-21A home shrine table draped with a white floral-patterned cloth holds a puja arrangement with lit oil lamps on brass stands. Two framed portraits stand behind: the left one shows a seated figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace in front of tree roots, with a printed caption reading "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" along the bottom edge. The right portrait, a larger framed image, shows a figure in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim and a gold necklace, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with Tamil script beneath. In the centre is a framed deity murti of a standing multi-armed form with a red-and-gold ornate background, a small flame before it. A brass plate holds incense sticks and a lit wick, with a small kumkum-marked stone, a black stone and a small lingam-like object nearby. A red-covered book sits at the right edge. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-10-01A framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing while seated before a tree trunk; the portrait is labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" and is ringed with yellow and pink flower garlands. Below it on a white-draped altar stand two brass oil lamps wrapped in flower garlands, a brass kalasha-like vessel with yellow and red flowers, and marigold petals. Two decorated cloth pillars in red, blue, green and orange with floral motifs frame the altar. No physical people are visible.2007-11-18A home shrine photographed indoors on a white lace-patterned cloth over a wooden cabinet, set against a turquoise wall. On the left, a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a white bead necklace seated before a banyan tree. On the right, a tall framed portrait of a long-haired figure in white and gold dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne against a blue background, with Tamil script at the bottom. Between them stand a framed deity print of a multi-armed figure, two brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass plate of kumkum and flower-like offerings with a small flame, a dark stone lingam-like object on a dish, a small bowl with yellow marigolds, and a book with a red cover. Yellow marigold petals are scattered throughout.2024-03-10Jan 2 2022 sripuram2022-01-02A framed printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits within an arch of yellow and maroon marigold garlands, set on a white-draped altar. The portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes, a beaded necklace, and a raised hand gesture against a tree-trunk background. In front, a brass plate holds offerings of two fried snacks, rose petals and a red flower, with brass oil lamps and a small bowl of grains on a side table. Paper flower decorations and tinsel strings hang on the cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible apart from a partial figure at the right edge.A small shrine table draped with a leopard-print cloth holds two framed portraits and brass oil lamps with lit flames. On the left, a framed photo labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a long-haired man in orange robes and a beaded necklace seated before a large tree trunk. On the right, a larger framed portrait shows a long-haired figure in white robes with gold trim and a gold necklace seated on an ornate gold throne with a red backdrop. A gold-coloured plaque, shells, a small crystal and yellow marigold petals sit on the table, and a white placard reading "KAILASA" stands at the right edge.2024-09-14A framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange robe, seated cross-legged in front of a banyan tree's aerial roots, raising one hand in blessing and wearing a white flower garland. The framed portrait is set on a white-draped altar decorated with pink, red and yellow flower garlands, with a brass kalasha holding flowers at its base and two tall brass lamps on either side. Flanked by red, blue and orange embroidered cloth hangings, the scene is a shrine tableau with a partially visible person at the right edge. The portrait is labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" at its base.2007-11-18A framed photograph on a gilded, ornate throne-like stand is the main subject, draped with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple, magenta and green. The framed image shows a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes, wearing a white bead necklace, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing before a large banyan tree trunk. The throne has red velvet cushions and a tray of flower petals at its base. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a large dark purple banner with partial lettering is behind. No physical people are visible.2010-02-22