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A 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.

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June 06 20132013-06-06 +1 copiesA 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 photograph inside a temple shrine hall with pale grey-blue walls and painted red and green pillars. In the central doorway stands a framed portrait on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth; the portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes with raised hand, and it is a printed picture, not a physical person. Two large painted deity murti flank the entrance, each with four arms, crowns and red dhoti. In the foreground, three women in orange saris sit on the glossy floor before a microphone and a small ritual setup, one reading from a paper. Several other people in orange sit inside the shrine before the throne. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls.2013-06-06September 26 20132013-09-26Interior temple shrine with a golden throne draped in an orange-and-black tiger-striped cloth, topped by a golden canopy and hanging bells. Above the seat, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace. Two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms stand on either side in red and green dress with gold jewellery. Several devotees in orange and maroon robes kneel at the base of the throne, one making offerings. At lower left, a shaved-headed priest in orange sits with a microphone beside a second priest, with brass oil lamps lit in the foreground.2013-06-07Photograph 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 31 20132013-10-31 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple hall with a golden throne shrine at centre. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed man with long hair, seated and holding a rudraksha mala, rests on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion, with lamps and hanging bells above. Two painted guardian figures with multiple arms, red dhoti and green sashes flank the entrance. In the foreground, a woman in white and a man in white dhoti sit before a microphone and a small lamp, appearing to chant or read from a book, while figures in saffron garments sit near the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on the marble floor.2013-05-31Interior of a temple shrine with a gold-framed portrait of a man with an orange turban and orange robe, set on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Two tall painted statues of a deity with four arms, crowns and gold jewellery flank the doorway, colourful pillars behind them. In the foreground a young woman in orange robes with a rudraksha mala kneels and holds a book, beside brass lamps and ritual vessels on white marble. Several figures in orange and white sit near the throne in worship. Lit brass oil lamps line the walls.2013-09-20A temple sanctum interior with brightly painted pink, green and blue columns. Two large painted statues of four-armed dwarapala guardians in red dhotis and green sashes stand on either side of a golden doorway. Inside, a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth holds a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and an orange turban, labelled as a portrait captioned "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Several women in orange saris sit on the floor, two in the foreground performing a puja with brass oil lamps and offerings. Brass lamps stand along the walls and a red carpet lies on the marble floor.2013-07-05A decorated temple shrine with painted pillars and a central doorway framing a golden throne (peetha) on which a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe is placed. Two tall painted statues of deities with four arms, orange dhoti and green sashes, stand on either side of the doorway. Brass oil lamps stand along the floor. In the foreground, two women in orange sarees sit on the floor; one holds a sheet of paper and a small brass puja set is before them. Several seated people in orange and white are visible inside the shrine behind the throne. Credit overlay: a person, source2013-07-18November 03 20132013-11-03