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March 12 2014

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A photograph of a golden ornate throne with a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange wrap, with a red dot on his forehead, set at the centre of the throne. The framed portrait is labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" at its base. Gold tiger-head armrests flank the throne above red zebra-patterned cushions. In the foreground, a hand holds up a lit oil lamp, blurred by motion, and a second person's hand holds a small flame at lower right. Orange marigold garlands decorate the top of the backdrop, which is red with a golden clock-tower and cityscape illustration and decorative lettering.2014-03-06January 09 20122012-01-09 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ritual arrangement in an ashram hall. A large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling man in an orange saffron turban and orange shawl with a red tilak; the portrait is set on an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads, draped over a tiger-striped cloth with red cushions. A red banner behind reads partially "...wakened" and "...IDHYAR". In the foreground, a robed person in brown clothing holds a lit oil lamp up toward the portrait, and a woman in a white outfit with an orange shawl lights a small flame, with a brass tray of offerings in front. Two people are visible.2014-03-08A photograph of a ceremonial setting at an event with a red backdrop reading partially 'wakening' and 'IDHAR'. Centre, a large gold ornate throne-like frame holds a printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in an orange turban, orange shawl and a red bindi. A lit multi-flame brass lamp stands in the foreground, and an oil lamp flame is visible. Two gold lion-head armrests flank the throne, with a tiger-striped cloth draped below. In the foreground left, a blurred person in a maroon-brown robe tends the lamp; at right, a person in white clothing sits with their back partly turned.2014-03-09January 09 20122012-01-09 +1 copiesA framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on a golden altar draped with a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by two golden lion sculptures. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a red bindi. A seated devotee in dark clothing, seen from behind at the lower right, lights or tends a small flame, and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground. Behind the altar, a large backdrop shows a temple with a pillared gateway and a second portrait at the left edge. The room has no visible crowd.2013-12-15March 08 20142014-03-08A framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on an ornate gilded throne with a tiger-striped cushion, flanked by brass hanging lamps and bells. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a red bindi, and his long dark hair is visible. Gold-painted carved panels frame the throne, and colourful painted deity statues stand on either side of the niche. No living people are visible in the scene.2013-07-10October 31 20132013-10-31 +1 copiesDecember 10 20132013-12-10A gilded shrine holds a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl with a red bindi, captioned PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA, set on a gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth and a small floral offering. Three people sit in front of the throne: a figure in a white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, seen from behind, flanked by two people in orange robes.2014-06-11July 17 20142014-07-17