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A framed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes and a long beaded necklace, seated with one hand raised in blessing, is garlanded with a thick red rose garland and white jasmine garlands. Below it, on a green silk cloth, sit a brass deity murti in an orange-red garment with a crown and a silver necklace, a bronze ornament with pearl strands, marigold and jasmine garlands, red flowers and a pink lotus. The frame's caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda, attributed to the portrait. A patterned cloth hangs at the upper left. No people are physically present.

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May 08 20112011-05-08 +2 copiesNovember 25 20092009-11-25October 26 20132013-10-26A framed photograph labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on a gold-and-maroon throne-style seat. The portrait shows a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a white beaded necklace, hands in a blessing gesture, with a tree-root backdrop. In front of the frame hangs a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers with green beads, draped over a brass kalasha or lamp set on a plate of white petals and orange marigolds. A black staff leans beside the throne. The portrait is a depiction, not a person physically present.2012-12-16A framed photograph of a seated man in orange robes with a red bindi, long dark hair, rudraksha beads and a white flower garland, one hand raised in greeting, is displayed on an orange-draped seat. The framed portrait bears a caption reading "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" printed on its mount. Below the portrait, a silver plate holds pink and white flowers, green leaves and a small brass deity murti, set on an orange cloth in front of the seat. No physical people are visible. The scene reads as a portrait altar prepared with flower garlands and a flower-laden plate.A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a draped orange cloth throne-like seat before golden curtains. The portrait shows a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, a red forehead mark, white flower garland and beaded mala, raising one hand. Red and white flower garlands hang around the frame. In front stand a tray of pink flowers, a banana leaf with offerings, a bowl of bananas, small brass oil lamps and a silver bowl. No people are physically present. The setting resembles a puja arrangement and is shown as a devotional display rather than a live ritual.A framed photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi and a white flower garland, seated with one hand raised in blessing before a banyan tree trunk, is the central focus of a shrine. The framed portrait is decorated with yellow and white marigold and jasmine garlands and red flower accents. Below it sits a small printed photo of a pair of feet decorated with red flowers, a wooden box, and folded white and orange cloths on a cushion. In front, a large brass tray is heaped with orange and red flowers, yellow petals and a silver ornament, set on a saffron cushion with a green and gold border on a patterned red carpet. The portrait is labelled by no visible caption; this is a shrine setup with floral offerings.2024-08-30September 23 20062006-09-23A large framed portrait of a smiling young man with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, an orange saffron robe and a tiered white beaded necklace, raising one hand in blessing against a backdrop of large banyan tree roots. The framed portrait is garlanded with white jasmine, green leaves and red and yellow flowers. In front stand two gilded metal deity murti standing within ornate arched halos: one in a red brocade skirt holding a staff, and one in a blue patterned garment. Marigold and rose petals lie at the base, with potted green plants at the sides. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person, and no people are visible in the scene.2009-05-28November 27 20122012-11-27 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor shrine with a framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron robe and a white beaded necklace with a pendant, raising one hand in blessing. The portrait is garlanded with orange and white flowers and set against a background of large tree roots. In front is a red and gold patterned cloth holding brass kalasha pots with yellow flowers, halved coconuts, bananas and white jasmine strings. Behind the portrait stand dark stone deity murtis with flower garlands, one in a pink sari and one in a blue cloth. No people are physically present.August 29 20072007-08-29