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July 12 2013

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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A large ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cloth and a gold canopy stands in an alcove. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robe with a red tilak, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the frame. Two painted, multi-armed deity murtis in red and green flank the alcove. In the foreground, two women in white and orange saris sit kneeling with hands folded in namaste, facing the throne. Hanging bells and lamps decorate the shrine.2013-07-12July 12 20132013-07-12A gilded ornate throne with a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, orange shawl and red tilak, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the printed caption. The throne is draped with a tiger-striped cloth and flanked by hanging brass lamps and rudraksha strands. In the foreground a woman in a white and gold sari kneels with hands raised in devotion before the throne, while a blurred figure in orange sits nearby and a tall lit lamp stand glows at right. A carved deity figure stands at the right edge.2013-07-10Photograph of a shrine alcove with an ornate gold throne draped in a tiger-striped cloth and two cushions. Centered on the throne is a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a red bindi; the frame's printed caption reads "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA". Above hangs a gold canopy with bells and brass lamps, and strings of dark beads frame the back wall. Three women in orange and white saris kneel at the base of the throne, one reaching up toward the altar. Painted gold-and-green attendant figures flank the doorway.2013-07-18 +1 copiesPhoto of a temple shrine with a large gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Centred on the throne is a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl. Below the portrait, several women in orange and red saris kneel at the throne's base, offering prayers and holding up items. A tiered silver oil lamp with many lit wicks stands in the foreground on the left. Painted deity figures flank the doorway, and a golden umbrella hangs above the throne against a dark backdrop with hanging bells and beads.2013-07-29August 03 20132013-08-03October 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copiesApril 18 20142014-04-18A golden ornate throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-skin cloth draped over its seat, framed by hanging brass oil lamps and bells. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in an orange turban, orange shawl and a red tilak, placed above the throne. Three women in orange saris with gold borders sit in front of the throne; the center woman faces away, with a tray of red flowers and offerings before her.2013-07-01April 04 20142014-04-04Inside a gilded shrine niche, a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits above an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. The portrait shows a smiling man with an orange turban, red tilak and orange shawl; it is a printed depiction, not a person present. Three women in orange saris kneel before the throne, one in the centre raising a lamp, the others tending flames and small offerings. Hanging brass oil lamps, bells and a golden canopy surround the throne, and painted deity figures stand on either side of the doorway.2013-07-04A golden ornate throne canopy frames 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 draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Three devotees in orange robes kneel and sit in front of the throne in a shrine room, with a gold parasol above, hanging brass lamps, and painted yellow-green dvarapala guardian figures on either side holding flaming torches and a conch. Red and patterned rugs cover the marble floor.2013-07-30