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Photograph of an ornate temple-style stage set in pastel blue, pink and orange with two tall standing deity murtis with four arms holding ritual objects, flanked by rows of brass lamps. In the centre, a golden throne-like seat holds a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the screen caption. Three to four people in saffron and orange clothes sit cross-legged in front of the throne in devotion, and a seated woman in orange at left reads from a book beside a small brass puja tray. Red carpets cover the floor and a dark red drape frames the top.

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July 30 20132013-07-30February 03 20142014-02-03A photo inside an ornate temple-style shrine with pink and green pillars and gold-coloured decorations. At centre, a framed portrait of a smiling man with a saffron-orange turban sits on a gold throne draped with a tiger skin, under a gold canopy with hanging bells. Two large painted deity statues with raised arms stand on either side, and tall brass oil lamps line the walls. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari sits on the floor writing in a notebook beside a brass bell and bowls, while three monks in saffron and maroon robes kneel at the base of the throne performing a puja.2013-11-05A temple sanctum interior with brightly painted pink, green and blue columns. Two large painted statues of four-armed dwarapala guardians in red dhotis and green sashes stand on either side of a golden doorway. Inside, a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth holds a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and an orange turban, labelled as a portrait captioned "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Several women in orange saris sit on the floor, two in the foreground performing a puja with brass oil lamps and offerings. Brass lamps stand along the walls and a red carpet lies on the marble floor.2013-07-05Inside 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.2014-04-17A decorated temple shrine with painted pillars and a central doorway framing a golden throne (peetha) on which a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe is placed. Two tall painted statues of deities with four arms, orange dhoti and green sashes, stand on either side of the doorway. Brass oil lamps stand along the floor. In the foreground, two women in orange sarees sit on the floor; one holds a sheet of paper and a small brass puja set is before them. Several seated people in orange and white are visible inside the shrine behind the throne. Credit overlay: a person, source2013-07-18July 30 20132013-07-30July 18 20132013-07-18June 06 20132013-06-06 +1 copiesJuly 29 20132013-07-29Interior 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.2013-06-07A temple sanctum with a framed photograph of a robed figure in orange sitting on a golden throne with an ornate golden canopy, placed between two painted dvarapala guardian figures in red dhotis, green sashes and gold ornaments holding staffs. Two women in orange saris sit on the floor at left, one holding a microphone and a notepad before a small offering tray and a brass lamp. Several people in orange robes sit inside the sanctum before a golden altar with offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on the glossy white floor at the sides.2013-06-08