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October 27 2013

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October 27 20132013-10-27Photograph of a temple sanctum with a golden ornate throne (simhasana) at centre. A framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling figure in orange-saffron robes and a saffron turban. Flanking the throne are two large gilded deity murti figures with multiple arms, wearing orange and green garments and gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand in front, and a golden canopy hangs above. In the foreground, the shaved heads of seated devotees are visible at the bottom edge. The walls are painted in blue, green, orange and pink with decorative columns. Portrait's appearance is consistent with a printed photo, not a physical person present.2013-10-27July 26 20142014-07-26Photo of a temple shrine interior with colourful painted walls in pink, green and blue. A large gold ornate throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits in a central doorway, flanked by two painted dvarapala-style guardian statues holding ceremonial implements, one with a trident-like staff and one with a lotus-like object. Above the throne is a golden umbrella-like canopy and hanging lamps. On the throne stands a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala. In the lower left foreground, a person in orange-brown robes with a shaved head sits with their back to the camera, facing the shrine during a ritual. Small brass oil lamps stand on the marble floor on the right.2013-06-12 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20132013-09-28July 26 20142014-07-26A photograph of a decorated temple shrine with colourful painted pillars in pink, green and gold. Two tall painted statues of deities with multiple arms and golden crowns flank the entrance, one holding a trident and a flower, the other holding a flower and a cross-like object, both wearing orange-red lower garments and green sashes. In the centre, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing, placed on a golden throne-like seat draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and several hanging lamps and a golden canopy are above. Partial heads of a few seated devotees appear at the lower left, with a lit oil lamp in front. The scene is a temple shrine setting with ritual lamps.2013-10-27A shrine inside a temple with a gilded throne-like peetha at the centre. A framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled as a portrait. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian figures stand on either side with raised hands holding lamps and staffs, wearing green and orange dhotis. In the foreground, a silver multi-wick oil lamp with lit flames and a brass lamp sit on the left. A figure in an orange turban is seen from behind at the lower left edge, partially visible. Decorative gold trim, hanging lamps and string lights surround the shrine.2013-10-22A temple shrine with a large golden throne (peetha) draped with a tiger-skin cloth, holding a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the frame. Two painted guardian figures with raised arms and gold necklaces flank the doorway. A gold umbrella canopy hangs above, with brass oil lamps and a string of rudraksha beads. Three women in orange saris sit with their backs to the camera before the throne, offering worship. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical presence.2014-07-07 +1 copiesA golden ornate throne (peetha) stands in a shrine niche, flanked by two painted standing deity figures with four arms, orange and red dhotis and green sashes, holding ritual objects. On the throne sits a framed photograph of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robe, with a red tilak mark; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Below, a tiger-skin cushion lies on the seat, with garlands and a brass pedestal beneath. Brass oil lamps and hanging bells surround the shrine. The temple walls are painted in grey, yellow, pink and green. No physical people are shown; a small orange-clad figure appears at the far left edge.2013-10-22A framed photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long white and orange beaded necklace, with long hair and hand raised in a blessing gesture, is set on a richly gilded ornate throne. The throne has a brown cushion and a tiger-skin seat. Two large painted deity guardian statues with gold ornaments and crowns flank the throne, and hanging brass bells and small lamps dangle above. The frame is labelled with a printed caption.2013-05-30Interior of a temple shrine seen from behind a kneeling priest in an orange robe with a yellow border, his shaved head visible at lower left. Two tall painted dvarapala guardian statues with four arms, gold crowns and gold jewellery flank a gold-leaf doorway. Between them, behind open gold doors, a gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion holds a framed portrait labelled with a golden umbrella overhead. The portrait shows a seated figure in saffron clothing. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor on both sides, and a brass lamp rests on a pedestal near the right statue. The floor is polished white stone.2013-06-06