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A temple shrine with a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robes, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" at the bottom of the frame, set within an ornate gold throne-like canopy. Two large painted standing guardian statues flank the shrine, wearing gold jewelry and crowns, with green sashes and red dhotis. In the foreground, a row of lit oil lamps blurs across the frame, and a seated figure in orange-red robes is visible at the lower centre near a tiger-skin-draped seat. The portrait appears to depict the a person, but the figure in the portrait is shown as an image on the shrine, so no physical person is counted as the a person.

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Interior temple shrine with a row of lit oil lamps in the foreground. Two painted, gold-crowned dvarapala guardian statues stand on either side, one holding a staff and the other a trident-like implement, both wearing green and orange dhotis with gold waist belts. Centre shrine holds a gilded frame containing a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, set above a golden throne-like seat draped with a cloth. A small figure in dark robes sits at the lower right of the shrine area. Hanging bells and strings of lights decorate the top of the shrine.2013-09-24September 24 20132013-09-24September 20 20132013-09-20A framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robes sits on a gilded throne-like seat set within a shrine doorway. The portrait is labelled with printed text reading "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Two painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with four arms, gold crowns, gold necklaces and green sashes over orange-red dhotis flank the doorway, holding lotus buds and staffs. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. In the foreground, a person in white dhoti sits with head bowed before the throne, partly visible at the bottom of the frame. Strings of lights hang inside the dark shrine.2014-07-28A shrine inside a temple with a gilded throne-like peetha at the centre. A framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled as a portrait. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian figures stand on either side with raised hands holding lamps and staffs, wearing green and orange dhotis. In the foreground, a silver multi-wick oil lamp with lit flames and a brass lamp sit on the left. A figure in an orange turban is seen from behind at the lower left edge, partially visible. Decorative gold trim, hanging lamps and string lights surround the shrine.2013-10-22A photograph of an ornate golden throne (peetha) in a temple-style shrine, with a tiger-skin cushion on the seat. Framed on the throne is a printed portrait of a man with long dark hair in saffron-orange robes and a white beaded mala, seated before a banyan-like tree and gesturing with one hand. Flanking the throne are two painted deity murti figures with multiple arms, gold crowns and ornaments, and red and green garments. Hanging bells and brass oil lamps are in front, with lit flames at the lower left and right edges. No physical people are visible.2013-05-31A framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat draped with a tiger-skin cushion, set in a shrine niche with hanging lamps. The portrait shows a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robe. Two painted guardian figures flank the niche: on the left a red-skirted figure holding a flame, on the right a red-skirted figure holding a staff, both wearing gold jewellery and crowns. The scene is a temple-style altar display with no physical people visible.2014-07-28August 08 20142014-08-08July 20 20132013-07-20A framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by two painted dvarapala guardian statues with four arms, crowns and red dhotis. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron shawl. In front of the throne, two seated figures in orange robes face the shrine, one bald-headed in the foreground. Hanging lamps, brass oil lamps and white flower offerings surround the shrine.2013-09-22October 22 20132013-10-22A temple shrine interior with painted orange and green walls and two large orange-skinned guardian figures with green sashes flanking the doorway. In the foreground, a tiered brass lamp with multiple lit oil flames is held up by a hand. Centered in the shrine is a framed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robe, set on a gilded throne-like seat draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Umbrellas and hanging bells decorate the inner sanctum, and a few people in orange and saffron clothing sit near the throne in the lower centre, some with phones raised.2013-08-03