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A framed portrait of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits in a meditative cross-legged pose before a tree-root backdrop, placed on a gold-trimmed red throne-like seat decorated with red, yellow and green flower garlands. In front, a homa fire burns in a brick-lined fire pit surrounded by yellow and red flower petals, with a silver vessel holding a kalasha-like offering and brass puja vessels nearby. The portrait's caption reads "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". Red and gold draped cloth frames the altar. No living people are visible.

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June 06 20102010-06-06A framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, seated in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing against a banyan tree backdrop. The framed portrait is placed on a red velvet throne-like chair in a temple shrine, wrapped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. Behind it stands a golden shrine with a red silk canopy and a small deity murti. A flame from an aarti lamp is held by a hand at the left edge, and a brass lamp with flowers stands at the right. A small kalasha-like offering sits in front of the portrait.2010-06-06A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a red velvet armchair with gold trim, draped in an orange and gold silk cloth and garlanded with marigolds, red flowers and a white floral necklace. The portrait shows a smiling figure with long dark hair in orange robes, seated before a tree trunk with one hand raised. In front of the chair a brass plate holds a burning oil lamp flame on a striped mat with red fringed cloth. Behind are brass lamps, kalasha-like vessels and colourful deity murti. No people are physically present.2009-12-15A framed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes and a long flower garland with a gold pendant sits on a red velvet throne chair with gold trim. He sits in lotus pose on a patterned cushion in front of a banyan tree with aerial roots and raises one hand in greeting. A brass bowl of burning flame sits in front of the chair, with orange cloth draped over the armrests. Behind, orange-robed figures and brass vessels appear. A printed caption on the frame reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The portrait is a depiction on a print, not a physical person present. Visible people: none physically present in the foreground.2009-12-03A photograph of an empty red and gold ornate throne draped with an orange silk cloth with gold border and a marigold garland. Mounted on the chair back is a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes with a white flower garland and red bindi, seated in lotus pose with raised hand, against a tree-root background; a caption at the bottom of the portrait reads "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". In front, a brass bowl holds a lit oil lamp with flame, surrounded by red-orange flower offerings. Brass vessels and flower arrangements sit on the steps behind. No physical people are visible.2009-12-15June 06 20102010-06-06July 08 20102010-07-08A photograph of a puja at a shrine. A framed portrait of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white beaded mala, one hand raised in blessing, is garlanded with red, yellow and green flowers and set on a red armchair-style seat. Behind it stands a gilded deity murti draped in red cloth. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl sits cross-legged at left, tending offerings. In front are stacked dark blocks, a glass bowl with a yellow fruit, brass vessels, rose petals and banana leaves with fruit. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and incense smoke rises through the scene. The portrait is a depiction, not a person present, so the in-person candidate is absent.2010-06-06A photograph of a homa fire ceremony in front of a framed portrait on a gilded red-cushioned chair, garlanded with red and green flowers. The framed portrait is labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and shows a smiling figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace seated before a banyan root backdrop; this is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a man in white clothes with a yellow shawl sits on a mat, holding incense sticks beside a brass lamp. A fire burns in a stack of brick-like blocks decorated with red and yellow flowers, with brass bowls, coconuts, fruit, bundled sticks and offering trays arranged on an orange cloth. Behind, a red-draped deity murti is decorated with garlands.2010-06-07A framed portrait of a smiling man in saffron robes, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing, wearing a white flower garland and a pendant, set against a banyan root backdrop, sits on a red-draped golden throne. In the foreground, a priest in the lower left, shown from behind and wearing a bare upper body, holds a silver multi-wick aarti lamp with bright flames before the portrait. A golden lion figure and brass lamps flank the altar, and a trident is visible above. The portrait's caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2012-10-07January 14 20102010-01-14A photograph of a ritual puja in a temple shrine. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow shawl stands at left, pouring liquid from a small metal vessel over a framed portrait. The framed portrait shows a smiling man with long hair in orange robes and a white flower garland, seated before a tree trunk with one hand raised; the frame is garlanded with red, orange and yellow flowers. The portrait sits on a red cushioned golden chair with a kalasha-like vessel and a burning flame before it. Behind, a red-draped deity murti is adorned with garlands, and brass oil lamps stand on either side.2010-06-06