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A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp with a visible flame toward a shrine. Inside the shrine a small orange-robed seated figure with a raised hand, cloth and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits in front of a carved tree-trunk backdrop, surrounded by pink flower petals. The shrine has a gold-tiled dome, pink and blue trim and a painted blue base. Behind it a large painted portrait shows a long-haired face. A garland of white and pink flowers hangs on the man's shoulder. A second man in a headband stands partly visible at left, and a hand edge appears at the frame's edge.

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A devotee in an orange turban and orange sleeveless top stands at left holding a lit oil lamp toward a small shrine. The shrine has a golden diamond-patterned dome, pink and blue tiers, red-edged pillars and colourful hanging bands. Inside, a seated statue wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala and an orange turban sits before a textured tree-trunk backdrop, with flower petals at its base. A large painted portrait of a smiling long-haired figure with a tilak mark stands on the wall behind. The scene is an indoor puja with aarti at a shrine.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28August 11 20092009-08-11December 25 20092009-12-25A photograph of a devotee in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, seen from behind, holding a lit oil lamp toward a richly decorated wooden palanquin-style seat. The seat is wrapped in orange cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow and red flowers and green leaves. Seated on it is a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes wearing a beaded necklace. A large orange-robed portrait of a smiling figure hangs on the wall behind. Brass lamps, flower-decorated pots, and a red-draped table sit on the red floor. The wall has red Tamil lettering. This appears to be an aarti or puja offering before a garlanded seat.2008-11-12November 12 20082008-11-12A person with long, dark, wavy hair and an orange shawl stands at a glass-fronted shrine, holding a small lamp near a seated statue of a saint in orange robes, red turban, rudraksha mala and white flower garland, with raised hand in blessing. A brass oil lamp, green leaves and a black marble plaque with Tamil inscription sit at the base. Behind them a yellow banner reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The shrine is a sanctum for devotional worship.2009-08-11July 28 20082008-07-28A man with long dark wavy hair and an orange saffron robe pours or offers liquid from a metal spoon toward a glazed statue of a seated saint inside a wooden glass-fronted shrine. The statue wears an orange robe, a red turban, a rudraksha-style mala and white flower garlands, with a raised blessing hand. A brass oil lamp burns beside it, green leaves hang across the top, and an incense holder sits on the marble ledge. A black stone inscription in Tamil is set below the shrine, and a white wall behind shows a green banner reading PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANA.2009-08-11A photograph inside a small shrine room with pale blue walls and a grey tiled floor. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless garment and white flower garland stands at left with his back to the camera, holding a lit lamp over a silver tray of offerings and a small deity murti on a marble altar. A second person in white stands at the left edge. Behind the altar, a seated white-robed figure with an orange head covering, rudraksha mala and flower garlands is shown in a statue or portrait, with a tall brass lamp stand beside the altar. Rose petals and garlands decorate the altar, indicating a puja or aarti offering.2010-02-18January 10 20092009-01-10