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A temple shrine interior with a framed portrait on a gilded throne-like seat set in a doorway between two tall painted standing deity murti holding ritual objects. A bare-chested priest with a rudraksha mala and white dhoti with gold border sits with his back to the camera, facing the shrine, with bell-like items and oil lamps nearby. To the right, several women in orange garments sit with palms pressed together in devotion. Red carpet, brass oil lamps and a small offering tray with lit diya complete the puja setting. The framed portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person; its figure wears an orange turban and orange robe.

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April 14 20142014-04-14June 02 20142014-06-02April 10 20142014-04-10April 10 20142014-04-10Photograph inside a temple shrine with painted pillars in pink, green and gold. At the centre, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and sunglasses sits on an ornate gold throne-like seat, flanked by two painted deity murti with multiple arms holding lamps and implements. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in an orange wrap and rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp aloft toward the shrine. Three people in orange and maroon clothing sit on a red carpet with hands joined in prayer, and a bearded man in white dhoti with a white shawl also sits with hands folded. Brass lamps stand on both sides of the shrine. The portrait is a depiction of a person, not a physical presence in the scene; the seated devotees are the physical people counted here.2014-06-03June 01 20142014-06-01June 03 20142014-06-03A temple shrine hall with painted blue and pink pillars and two large painted deity guardian figures with four arms, crowns and golden ornaments. Centrally, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban sits on a gold throne-like seat with hanging lamps above. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes with bare shoulders holds a lit oil lamp toward the shrine. Seated on a red carpet, a man in white dhoti and a woman and man in dark red robes are in folded-hand prayer. Brass lamps flank the scene. Ritual lamp offering in progress; the central framed portrait is a depiction and the appearance-based candidate is only uncertain.2014-06-19A priest in a white dhoti with a bare upper body and a yellow sacred thread raises a lit lamp toward a shrine. Behind him, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a golden throne before two painted deity murti figures with multiple arms, holding ritual objects. Several women in orange saris sit on a red carpet with hands joined in prayer, and brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine. The scene suggests an aarti at the altar.2014-04-10Interior of a temple hall with a glossy tiled floor and painted columns in red, green and blue. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian figures in gold crowns, holding a staff and a lotus, flank a central doorway. Several figures in orange robes sit cross-legged in front of the throne. At left, a man in white dhoti with a shaved head and rudraksha mala kneels on a red mat at a puja tray, reading from a book, with brass oil lamps (deepas) lining the floor on both sides. Photographed in a temple setting with ritual items arranged for worship.2013-07-13June 03 20142014-06-03A shaved-headed priest in a rust-orange robe with a gold-edged shawl stands with his back to the camera, holding a tiered brass aarti lamp lit with many oil flames before a shrine. Two figures in orange seated on a red carpet at left, one holding a bell and another reading from a book, assist with the ritual. The shrine doorway is flanked by two painted standing deity murtis with multiple arms, gold crowns and orange-red dhotis. Above the doorway hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda", showing a smiling man with an orange turban and orange garment. Brass oil lamps line the walls, and garlands and offerings sit on a tray at lower left.2014-04-17