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A framed portrait of a smiling man seated in lotus pose on a cushion, wearing orange robes and a white flower garland with a beaded necklace, raising one hand in blessing before a banyan-root backdrop. The portrait, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" at its base, rests on a gilded throne-style chair draped with a red cloth and garlanded with yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers and pink hibiscus. Brass oil lamps stand around the chair, and a man in white clothing is partly visible behind it near a deity murti and red shrine pillars.

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A framed photograph is placed on an ornate gold throne with red velvet bolster cushions and yellow and maroon-white garlands draped down both sides. The framed photo shows a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, seated in meditation with one hand raised, in front of a large tree trunk, captioned in print as Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Behind the throne are brass lamp stands and a small deity murti in a shrine. No physical people are present in the scene.2010-10-03A framed photograph is placed on an ornate gold throne-like seat with red cushions and yellow and white garlands draped around it. The printed portrait shows a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long beaded necklace, one hand raised in blessing, against a backdrop of large tree roots. A flower decoration sits at the top of the frame. Behind the seat are brass lamps and a red curtain in a temple setting. The printed caption at the bottom of the portrait reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda, which is attributed to the printed caption. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-01A framed photograph of a man in orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne-like seat with a golden carved back. The man, seated cross-legged on a cushion beneath a banyan-root backdrop, raises one hand in blessing and wears a long white-and-gold beaded mala with a small pendant, long dark hair and a red bindi. The portrait is garlanded with bands of yellow marigold and maroon-and-white flowers and a pink hibiscus blossom is tucked at its top. Behind are a red-painted gate and foliage, and an orange cloth lies on the seat. The image is a printed portrait, not a live person, and no physical people are present.2010-09-29A framed printed portrait of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, seated cross-legged on a cushion before a large tree trunk, one hand raised in blessing. The portrait sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat with a lion-face carved crest, decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands and red cushions on a red cloth. Behind it stand gold lamp stands and a gold-and-green draped deity figure. A caption on the print reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. In the foreground, the dark-haired heads of two devotees are visible at the lower left. The portrait is a depiction, not an in-person presence.2010-09-27A framed photograph on an ornate gilded throne is garlanded with a thick floral garland of white jasmine, green leaves and red flowers. The printed portrait shows a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi, an orange saffron robe, a white and beaded necklace, sitting in meditation with one hand raised in blessing before a tree trunk backdrop. Brass lamps stand behind the throne and carved stone pillars appear at right. Because the portrait is a depiction, this is not a person physically present. The image is a photograph of a printed portrait on a throne, with no visible people in the scene.A framed photograph is displayed on an ornate gold throne-style seat with a red cushion and red bolsters in front of a temple shrine. The framed portrait shows a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes and a white and orange-beaded garland, seated cross-legged on a cushion with one hand raised, set against a tree-root backdrop. A portrait caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The framed photo is draped with yellow and maroon-white flower garlands, with red flowers at top and bottom. Behind the throne are a gold-and-yellow draped canopy, a small turquoise-clad deity murti on the right, and a silver shrine on the left, with a tray of flowers at the far left.2010-09-28An ornate gold-carved throne (peetha) with a red cushioned seat and orange hand towels is decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Set against its back is a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a man in orange robes and a white beaded mala, seated with one hand raised. Behind the throne stand a draped white and orange altar area with figures in orange, and a carved stone temple pillar. No people are physically present in the scene.2010-09-29A photograph of an empty red and gold ornate throne draped with an orange silk cloth with gold border and a marigold garland. Mounted on the chair back is a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes with a white flower garland and red bindi, seated in lotus pose with raised hand, against a tree-root background; a caption at the bottom of the portrait reads "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". In front, a brass bowl holds a lit oil lamp with flame, surrounded by red-orange flower offerings. Brass vessels and flower arrangements sit on the steps behind. No physical people are visible.2009-12-15A golden ornate throne with red cushions and bolsters stands empty in a temple setting, with a framed portrait placed on its backrest. The portrait shows a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a long white bead garland, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing, against a backdrop of tree roots. A caption on the portrait is partly visible, and a bowl with yellow flowers and an oil lamp sits on a tray in front of the throne. Behind it, a deity figure is draped in a yellow cloth and marigold garlands, with brass lamps and a stone carved niche nearby. Orange ritual cloths cover the floor. No physical people are present in the scene.2011-08-10A framed photograph of a smiling young man in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace sits in an ornate gold chair with a gold-toned frame, garlanded with marigold and white-and-maroon flower strings with a red hibiscus blossom at the top. The photo is seated in a temple setting, with brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel on the left, a statue of a figure in orange robes with a gold-bordered white cloth beside it, carved stone pillars and a red-gold metal gate behind. Red cushions and orange cloths lie on the seat, with wooden boxes in front. No physical people are visible.2010-09-29An empty ornate golden throne with red cushions stands in a temple shrine, draped with yellow and maroon-white garlands and pink hibiscus flowers. Set within the throne's gilded back is a framed portrait labelled "PARAMASHIVAM NITHYANANDA" showing a seated figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and raised hand, against a banyan tree backdrop. Brass lamps and a small deity image sit behind, with wooden side cabinets to either side and a stone platform below.2010-09-29A framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, seated in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing against a banyan tree backdrop. The framed portrait is placed on a red velvet throne-like chair in a temple shrine, wrapped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. Behind it stands a golden shrine with a red silk canopy and a small deity murti. A flame from an aarti lamp is held by a hand at the left edge, and a brass lamp with flowers stands at the right. A small kalasha-like offering sits in front of the portrait.2010-06-06