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Interior temple shrine with ornate pastel-coloured pillars and two tall golden-skinned guardian statues holding ritual objects. In the central niche a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a gilded throne-like peetha beside a brass lamp. A shaven-headed sannyasi in an orange cloth with a gold border stands in the foreground facing the shrine, with his back to the camera. Two white-clad priests sit on red carpets at left, one holding a book, and two orange-robed figures sit before the shrine. Brass oil lamps line the floor, and an oil lamp burns near the central altar.

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Inside a colourful temple shrine with blue walls, orange-and-green pillars and a red carpet, a framed portrait on a gilded throne shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robes, with a gold tiger-skin cushion below and oil lamps lit around it. Standing in the foreground with his back to the camera is a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes wearing a rudraksha mala. Four saffron-robed monks kneel before the throne, lifting lamps in devotion. Two tall golden deity statues with multiple arms flank the doorway. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person.2013-11-29 +10 copiesInterior temple scene with a shaven-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robe with a gold-edged cloth and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, seen from behind, holding up a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames before a shrine. Two seated priests in white dhotis sit to the left, one with a white sacred thread and forehead markings, one with a shaven head. Two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms and gold ornaments flank the shrine, and a framed portrait of a man in orange with a turban sits within the golden shrine niche. Brass lamp stands line the walls and a red patterned rug lies on the white floor.2013-08-02June 14 20132013-06-14December 31 20132013-12-31 +1 copiesNovember 22 20132013-11-22November 29 20132013-11-29 +3 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall during a puja. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in a brown and orange-bordered shawl faces a shrine and waves a tiered brass lamp lit with many flames. Two seated priests in white dhotis, one with a white upper-body cloth and orange-bordered garment, sit on the floor at left with ritual items. Behind them, a framed photograph of a smiling man wearing an orange turban sits on a gilded throne within an arched shrine. Two golden dwarapalaka-style guardian figures with raised arms and crowns flank the shrine, and tall brass oil lamps stand along the walls.2014-01-29 +1 copiesA temple sanctum with two painted dvarapala-style guardian statues in orange dhotis and green sashes, flanking a doorway and an ornate gold throne with a framed portrait on it. In the foreground a shaven-headed man in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha-style necklace faces the throne, holding a tiered brass lamp stand with many lit candles. To the left, a man in orange robes sits with folded hands beside a seated man in a white dhoti, with brass lamps and ritual items on the floor. Several brass oil lamps stand along the walls and the floor is polished white. This is a photo of an ashram temple puja.2013-12-02A shaved-headed man in saffron robes, seen from behind, holds a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp lit with flames in the left foreground of a richly painted temple hall with pink, green and blue columns. Beyond, a gold-framed portrait of a bearded man in an orange turban and saffron robe sits atop an ornate gold throne. Two painted standing dvarapala figures with crowns, gold jewellery, green sashes and raised hands flank the doorway. Several seated figures in maroon-red robes sit in the inner shrine, and brass oil lamps stand along the right side on a polished marble floor. The scene suggests an aarti or puja offering before a throne.2013-11-06A 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.2014-04-17Photograph of a temple shrine interior. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit oil lamp aarti. Two standing golden-orange deity murtis with multiple arms flank the central altar. At the centre, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger skin. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on both sides, and a few other devotees in saffron robes kneel nearby.2013-11-29 +3 copiesPhotograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet. A gilded throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits centre-back beneath a framed portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and saffron robes, labelled with a caption. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with four arms, gold jewellery and green and orange lower garments flank the throne. Several saffron-robed monks sit before the throne offering lit lamps and flowers. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man with rudraksha malas faces away, holding a brass lamp with a bright flame; a white-clad priest with rudraksha beads sits to the left beside a small puja tray. Brass standing lamps stand on both sides.2013-11-29 +3 copies