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September 14 20122012-09-14October 07 20122012-10-07December 25 20142014-12-25A 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 copiesA seated figure sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion and tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat, in front of a purple and mauve backdrop printed with figures. He wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, with hands resting in his lap. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, a trident leans to the right, and a small wooden stool and red rug are on the floor. The setting resembles a satsang stage, though the page does not establish the specific event.October 17 20122012-10-17A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes with a matching head cloth and a rudraksha mala, standing at a shrine and holding a long wooden staff upright in both hands. Before him, a large framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange robe, raises one hand in blessing; the portrait is garlanded with white and yellow flower strings and red roses. Beneath it sits a deity murti draped in a green cloth, surrounded by marigolds, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. A banner behind shows a larger printed image. The priest appears to be performing a shrine ritual with the staff.2007-09-30September 24 20122012-09-24June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copiesPhoto of a ceremonial puja at a shrine dominated by a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl with a red bindi, placed on a golden throne flanked by golden lion figures and a tiger-skin cloth. A golden tiered lamp stand with lit flames and a white decorative parasol stand beside it. Two women in white and orange garments are present, one in white with a long-handled ritual vessel and lamp, and another in orange at the left edge holding a small lamp. A brass plate with flowers and offerings sits on the lower dais. Red brick and decorative panels form the backdrop.2013-12-06July 23 20142014-07-23A 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.2014-12-25