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Interior temple shrine with a golden throne draped in an orange-and-black tiger-striped cloth, topped by a golden canopy and hanging bells. Above the seat, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace. Two tall painted guardian figures with multiple arms stand on either side in red and green dress with gold jewellery. Several devotees in orange and maroon robes kneel at the base of the throne, one making offerings. At lower left, a shaved-headed priest in orange sits with a microphone beside a second priest, with brass oil lamps lit in the foreground.

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June 06 20132013-06-06 +1 copiesInside a temple shrine, a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion stands in front of a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange ceremonial clothing and an orange turban, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Two painted deity murti flank the doorway, each with multiple arms, gold crowns, gold necklaces and orange-red dhotis with green shawls, holding ritual objects. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. Four people in orange-red robes sit on the floor before the throne, one with long dark hair facing away, in a devotional setting.2014-04-17December 09 20132013-12-09A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" hangs above a gilded golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, set in a shrine niche flanked by two painted dvarapala guardian statues with raised arms, crowns and orange-green dhotis. The portrait shows a smiling figure in an orange-saffron turban and robe. Three people sit at the base of the throne in saffron robes: one in the centre wears a maroon-orange garment and another, at right, reaches toward the throne. Hanging lamps, a golden canopy and rudraksha strands surround the shrine.2013-12-11Photo of a temple shrine interior with colourful painted walls in pink, green and blue. A large gold ornate throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits in a central doorway, flanked by two painted dvarapala-style guardian statues holding ceremonial implements, one with a trident-like staff and one with a lotus-like object. Above the throne is a golden umbrella-like canopy and hanging lamps. On the throne stands a framed portrait of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala. In the lower left foreground, a person in orange-brown robes with a shaved head sits with their back to the camera, facing the shrine during a ritual. Small brass oil lamps stand on the marble floor on the right.2013-06-12 +1 copiesA temple sanctum with a golden throne (peetha) at the centre, backed by a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, with his hand raised near his face. Two painted, multi-armed dvarapala guardian figures in orange dhotis and green sashes flank the doorway, holding lamps and ritual objects. Brass oil lamps (lamps) stand at the sides and hanging lamps hang above. In the foreground, a figure in a white dhoti and white upper cloth sits cross-legged facing the throne, with several seated devotees in maroon robes beside them, some holding ritual items, as a priest's ceremony proceeds.2013-12-02A golden throne in a temple shrine holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed man seated with one hand raised, set against a tree backdrop. A gold parasol canopy and hanging bells hang above the seat, with a tiger-skin cushion on the throne base. Two painted standing deity murti flank the throne, one at left and one at right, each with multiple arms, crowns, gold jewellery and red or green cloth. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, and in the foreground a person in a brown-orange robe is seen from behind facing the shrine.2013-06-13December 11 20132013-12-11A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted blue walls and ornate pillars. In the centre a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth sits in an arched niche, bearing a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure with a raised hand. Two painted standing dvarapala guardian figures in red dhotis and green sashes flank the niche. In the foreground a robed priest in saffron with a bare shoulder holds an oil-lamp arati tray lit with many flames. Several saffron-robed devotees kneel before the throne, one offering flowers, and brass lamps stand at the right.2013-06-07A temple shrine with a large golden throne (peetha) draped with a tiger-skin cloth, holding a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the frame. Two painted guardian figures with raised arms and gold necklaces flank the doorway. A gold umbrella canopy hangs above, with brass oil lamps and a string of rudraksha beads. Three women in orange saris sit with their backs to the camera before the throne, offering worship. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical presence.2014-07-07 +1 copiesA golden ornate throne (simhasana) draped with a tiger-skin cloth stands at the centre of a shrine, flanked by two large painted guardian figures with gold jewellery and orange-and-green lower garments. Above the throne hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. Three people sit in the foreground facing the throne: one in red-brown robes at left, one in a dark top at centre, and one bald person in orange-brown robes at right. Hanging bells and brass ornaments decorate the throne area.2013-11-03A temple shrine hall with two tall painted guardian statues flanking a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Above the throne hangs a framed portrait of a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, seated with one hand raised in blessing; he is a portrait, not a physical person here. In the foreground, two women in orange saris sit on the floor before microphones, one holding a book and reciting. Behind them, several women in orange and one in a pink-and-red sari tend to brass trays and offerings near the throne, with golden oil lamps on either side. The scene suggests a puja being performed in front of the throne.2013-06-06