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A temple shrine interior with two tall painted dvarapala guardian statues, each with four arms, orange dhoti and green sash, flanking a gold-framed portrait on a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe. In the foreground a man in orange robes with a shaved head sits on the white marble floor at left, tending a brass plate of offerings and oil lamps. Before the shrine, several saffron-robed monks sit in a row, and a seated man in a white dhoti and white shawl sits centrally, facing the throne with lit lamps in front. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls and red-and-cream carpets lie on the floor, indicating a puja or padapuja ritual.

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Photo inside a temple hall with polished white floor and two colourful dvarapala-style guardian statues in orange and green dhoti and gold ornaments, holding staffs and lotus-like objects. In the centre a golden throne-like peetha with a framed portrait on top of a man in orange turban and smiling, and a tiger-form carving at its base. A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a microphone sits on the left in front of brass oil lamps and a puja tray. A figure in white dhoti sits before the shrine, and several seated devotees in maroon robes sit in the doorway.2013-12-04A photograph inside a temple shrine hall with polished white floor and painted pillars. Two tall painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with raised hands flank the doorway, wearing orange dhotis and green sashes. Beyond the entrance, a large framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban sits on a gilded throne-like seat with cushions, marked by hanging lamps. A bare-headed man in a white dhoti kneels or sits before the throne with his back to the camera. In the foreground at left, a bald man in orange dhoti sits on the floor beside a brass tray and small vessels, while another man in white leans over a book, holding a microphone. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls.2013-12-02Photograph 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 copiesA photograph inside a temple-style hall with a red carpet. Centre is a gold-framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing, set on a golden throne with a tiger-motif base, lit by oil lamps and hung bells. Two tall painted guardian statues flank the shrine, each with four arms, a crown, gold necklaces and orange and green dhoti. Several monks in maroon robes kneel at the throne, one raising a lamp, and a flame burns to the left. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in orange wears a rudraksha mala and sits before a microphone, and a white-clad priest sits to the left with a ritual tray, possibly for a puja or aarti.2013-11-29 +3 copiesA temple shrine niche with two painted guardian figures flanking a central golden throne-like seat. Each figure has multiple arms, a crown, gold necklaces and orange-red dhoti with green sashes, holding ritual objects. On the golden seat sits a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, with a tiger motif below. Three people kneel in front: one in a white ritual garment with gold border at centre, and two in orange and maroon robes beside. Oil lamps and hanging lamps decorate the niche, with a red floor covering in the foreground. The scene is a padapuja-style offering before the portrait, which is a printed portrait rather than a person.2014-02-05A temple shrine with a golden throne (peetha) backed by a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange-saffron head covering and orange-saffron clothing, set between two tall painted deity murti figures with four arms, orange dhotis and green sashes. A tiger-skin cloth lies on the throne seat, with a golden lamp arrangement above. Several people in maroon-brown robes perform puja at the base of the throne, one lighting or offering with a lamp. In the foreground at left, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a bell or small vessel, while a shaved-headed priest at lower centre holds up a bright flame in an aarti lamp. Brass oil lamps (kuthu vilakku) stand on both sides, and a red carpet covers the floor.2013-11-28 +3 copiesA temple sanctum viewed from the front, with a golden throne (peetha) draped with a tiger-skin cloth at its centre. Framed on the throne is a portrait of a smiling man with an orange turban and saffron wrap; the framed portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. Two tall painted guardian figures with four arms, crowns and orange-green garments flank the doorway. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in white dhoti sits facing the throne, with two seated people in orange robes beside him near a small flame and brass oil lamps. Decorated pillars and hanging bells frame the scene, and the sanctum is lit with oil lamps during a puja.2013-12-04November 28 20132013-11-28 +10 copiesInside a colourful temple shrine, a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. Below the throne, several people in orange and maroon clothing kneel and sit in devotion, one in orange offering something at the throne's base. Two tall painted guardian statues with crowns, orange dhotis and green sashes flank the entrance. Hanging bells, a golden canopy and brass lamps decorate the shrine, and a brass puja tray with oil lamps sits on the marble floor in the foreground.2013-10-29Photograph of a temple hall with painted dwarapala-style guardian statues flanking a doorway. A large framed portrait labelled with a visible name sits on a gilded throne with a tiger-skin cushion, draped in flower garlands. Before the throne, a seated priest in an orange robe with a shaved head faces away from the camera, while another ritual attendant in red dhoti kneels beside him. In the foreground, two young men in orange robes with shaved heads sit on a mat; one speaks into a microphone on a stand, and the other sits beside him in white. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a small brass bell rests on the floor.2013-12-01A 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 photograph of a temple shrine hall with a gold-framed portrait of a man with a saffron turban and orange robe displayed on an ornate golden throne-style altar, flanked by two tall painted multi-armed deity murti figures holding ritual items, in red and green garments with gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand on the glossy floor. A seated priest in red-orange dhoti and shawl, with bare chest and rudraksha, performs a puja at a small offering tray, while several devotees in saffron robes sit in front of the altar. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and the seated saffron-clad devotees are the only physical people present.2013-07-29