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April 28 20132013-04-28April 28 20132013-04-28Photo inside a temple shrine decorated with painted pillars and a gold-framed portrait on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. The framed portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes with a beaded mala and a raised hand. Two priests sit on the left in white dhotis, one bare-chested with sandalwood markings and rudraksha beads, the other in an orange shawl, reading from a book. Three women in orange saris kneel at the right of the throne, one in a red-and-gold sari presenting offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and hanging brass lamps and bells decorate the ceiling.2013-05-01A photograph inside a temple-style hall with a red carpet. Centre is a gold-framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing, set on a golden throne with a tiger-motif base, lit by oil lamps and hung bells. Two tall painted guardian statues flank the shrine, each with four arms, a crown, gold necklaces and orange and green dhoti. Several monks in maroon robes kneel at the throne, one raising a lamp, and a flame burns to the left. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in orange wears a rudraksha mala and sits before a microphone, and a white-clad priest sits to the left with a ritual tray, possibly for a puja or aarti.2013-11-29 +3 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with bright turquoise, pink and green painted walls. Two priests in white dhotis sit cross-legged at left, one holding a microphone stand, one with a shaved head and rudraksha mala. Several women in orange and saffron saris kneel before a golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, on which a framed portrait is placed showing a man in orange robes and a beaded necklace. Golden oil lamps stand on either side, with painted dvarapala guardian figures holding staffs flanking the scene. The floor is polished and reflective.2013-04-30March 31 20132013-03-31 +1 copiesPhoto of a ceremonial shrine room with bright painted guardian figures flanking an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Two women in orange saris kneel near the throne, one touching the cloth, and a third woman in orange stands to the right. At left, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a second man with a white forehead mark sit with folded hands on the floor. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides and hanging bells hang above the throne.2013-03-06Photo inside a temple shrine hall with a gilded golden throne (peetha) draped with a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by ornate golden lion-shaped armrests. A framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe with a red bindi, labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on the frame. In front of the throne, several people in orange robes sit on the floor performing puja, one raising a lit lamp and another holding offerings. Foreground shows a tiered brass oil lamp (aarti) with many flames, and painted colourful deity murtis with multiple arms stand on either side of the doorway. Brass hanging lamps and bells hang beside the shrine; a brass kalasha-style canopy sits atop the throne.2013-07-26A temple sanctum with a framed photograph of a robed figure in orange sitting on a golden throne with an ornate golden canopy, placed between two painted dvarapala guardian figures in red dhotis, green sashes and gold ornaments holding staffs. Two women in orange saris sit on the floor at left, one holding a microphone and a notepad before a small offering tray and a brass lamp. Several people in orange robes sit inside the sanctum before a golden altar with offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on the glossy white floor at the sides.2013-06-08A temple shrine hall with two tall painted guardian statues flanking a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Above the throne hangs a framed portrait of a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, seated with one hand raised in blessing; he is a portrait, not a physical person here. In the foreground, two women in orange saris sit on the floor before microphones, one holding a book and reciting. Behind them, several women in orange and one in a pink-and-red sari tend to brass trays and offerings near the throne, with golden oil lamps on either side. The scene suggests a puja being performed in front of the throne.2013-06-06Photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet. A gilded throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits centre-back beneath a framed portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and saffron robes, labelled with a caption. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with four arms, gold jewellery and green and orange lower garments flank the throne. Several saffron-robed monks sit before the throne offering lit lamps and flowers. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man with rudraksha malas faces away, holding a brass lamp with a bright flame; a white-clad priest with rudraksha beads sits to the left beside a small puja tray. Brass standing lamps stand on both sides.2013-11-29 +3 copiesOctober 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copies