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Photograph of a temple hall with glossy white floor and painted pillars in green, pink and orange. Two tall gilded-and-orange dvarapala-style figures with multiple arms and crowns stand on either side of a doorway. Inside, a large framed portrait of a smiling man in orange turban and orange robe sits atop a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepa). Three figures in dark red-brown robes sit at the base of the throne. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange clothing with a red shawl sits on a mat at a low table with a laptop and puja items. The portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person in the scene.

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September 11 20132013-09-11A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted pillars in red, green and yellow, and two large painted deity statues flanking a central doorway, each holding ritual objects. Behind the doorway, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garment sits on a gold ornate throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Three saffron-robed figures sit near the throne, one reaching toward it. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with white markings sits on the floor writing in an open notebook beside brass oil lamps, flowers and a small offering plate on a red-patterned mat. The portrait is a depiction, and the person on the throne is not physically present.2013-10-25October 30 20132013-10-30Interior photo of a temple-style shrine hall with painted blue and orange pillars, green and red decorative bands, and a maroon fringed canopy. Two tall painted dvarapala guardian figures with four arms, crowns and gold jewelry stand on either side of a doorway. Inside the doorway a golden throne with a framed portrait labelled 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' sits beneath a golden umbrella, with a portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and turban shown in the framed picture. Three seated people in orange robes sit before the throne at the back, and a single seated person in orange robes with a orange headwrap and rudraksha mala sits on the left floor reading a book. Brass oil lamps line the front and steps, and a red carpet lies on the floor.2013-09-24July 04 20132013-07-04June 06 20142014-06-06Inside a temple hall with a red carpet, a framed portrait labelled with a name hangs above a gold throne with a tiger motif, set within an ornate doorway. Two tall painted guardian statues with four arms, gold crowns and orange and green dhotis flank the entrance. A priest in orange robes sits at the left reading from a pink book beside a brass tray with offerings, while three priests in white dhotis perform worship at the shrine base. Gold oil lamps stand along the walls and a hanging lamp decorates the shrine ceiling.2014-02-07September 23 20132013-09-23Interior of a temple shrine with painted blue and multicolored walls and a gold-framed portrait of a smiling man in saffron head-wrap and robes placed on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth; the portrait is a printed photograph, not a living person. Two tall painted dvarapala guardian figures with four arms and crowns stand on either side of the doorway holding trident-like staffs. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in red-orange cloth with sacred markings sits reading from a book beside brass oil lamps and a small offering tray, while several saffron-robed people sit in front of the throne. Brass lamps line the floor.2013-07-26Interior of a temple hall with colourful painted walls and pillars. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with four arms, holding ceremonial implements, flank a central doorway. Inside the doorway, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in orange turban and orange robes, seated on a gilded throne-like seat. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls. In the foreground, two people in orange robes sit on the floor before a small offering table with brass vessels and flowers. Further inside, a few people in white ritual dhoti sit near the throne, performing worship before the portrait.2013-09-18July 04 20132013-07-04A photograph inside a temple shrine with a gold-framed central throne. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues stand on pedestals on either side, each with four arms and gold crowns, wearing orange dhotis and green sashes. Between them, a golden throne-like seat holds a framed photograph of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, with a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat. Brass oil lamps stand along both walls. In the foreground, a woman in orange sari sits on the white marble floor writing or reading beside a silver tray with offerings. Further back, a figure in orange sits before the shrine with saffron-robed monks in dark red garments nearby, and a lit oil lamp burns on a golden stand.2013-10-31 +1 copies