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Photograph of a temple sanctum during an aarti with a tiered brass lamp of many lit oil lamps in the foreground, held by a hand at lower left. Behind it, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, set on a gold-ornate throne-like seat with a tiger motif. Three people in orange robes sit at the base of the throne, one in the centre seen from behind, lighting offerings. Multi-armed deity murti in orange dhoti and green sash stand on either side of the shrine, with brass standing lamps at left.

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A photograph of a shrine inside a temple hall. In the foreground a multi-tiered brass oil lamp with many lit wicks stands on a white marble floor. Two tall painted deity statues flank the shrine, each with four arms, orange dhoti-like lower garments, gold ornaments and green sashes. Behind them a gilded throne-like seat is framed by a framed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robe. A tiger-striped cloth covers the front of the seat. Seated devotees in orange and red robes are gathered at the shrine, with a small rug on the floor. Fine string lights hang in the background.2013-12-09Photograph inside a temple shrine with a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on a golden throne, showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes. A tiger-skin cloth lies on the golden seat in front. Two priests in orange robes kneel at the base of the throne, one raising his hand toward the offerings. In the foreground, a tall multi-tiered silver lamp with many lit oil lamps is held up by a person whose arm is visible at the left edge. Two painted standing guardian figures with crowns, golden jewellery and green sashes flank the doorway, and hanging bells and a golden canopy hang above the shrine. The floor is polished white tile with red-and-gold rugs.2013-11-20A brass multi-tier oil lamp with many lit flames stands in the foreground of a temple shrine. Behind it, two painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with four arms and gold crowns flank the doorway. Inside the shrine, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled as an image of Paramahamsa Nithyananda, sits atop a gold-ornate throne-like altar with a tiger-skin-patterned cushion. Brass lamps and offering plates are visible on the floor. No physical people are present.2013-12-09December 09 20132013-12-09Photo inside a temple shrine hall with a gilded golden throne (peetha) draped with a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by ornate golden lion-shaped armrests. A framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe with a red bindi, labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on the frame. In front of the throne, several people in orange robes sit on the floor performing puja, one raising a lit lamp and another holding offerings. Foreground shows a tiered brass oil lamp (aarti) with many flames, and painted colourful deity murtis with multiple arms stand on either side of the doorway. Brass hanging lamps and bells hang beside the shrine; a brass kalasha-style canopy sits atop the throne.2013-07-26A temple shrine interior with painted pillars and a colourful painted wall. At the centre, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the frame. Several priests in orange-red robes kneel before the throne performing worship. Two painted deity figures with multiple arms stand on either side, and in the foreground brass oil lamps with many flames are lit on a reflective floor.2013-07-27December 02 20132013-12-02A photograph inside a temple shrine. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala holds up a lit multi-flame brass aarti lamp, its flames blazing. Behind the lamp, a person in white sits before a golden throne-like altar (peetha) at the center of the shrine. Above the altar hangs a framed portrait of a man in an orange turban and saffron robe, with a golden frame and a crown-like top. Two large painted standing figures with crowns and multiple arms, in orange dhotis and green sashes, flank the doorway, and brass lamp stands line the walls. The shrine is decorated with pastel blue, orange and green painted columns and cloth. The man holding the aarti is a priest or devotee; the figure in the portrait is a printed image, not a physical person.2013-12-02October 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple-style stage with painted blue and gold walls, a central doorway framing a gilded throne and an oval portrait of a bearded man in a saffron turban hung above it. Two large painted deity murti flank the doorway, each with four arms and a crown, wearing orange and green garments. In the foreground a man in a brown robe faces the stage holding a tiered multi-wick oil lamp, which is lit. Two young boys in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on the left of the stage near a small brass tray. Rows of brass oil lamps stand along the stage edges, and a tablet sits at the right edge. A small figure in white sits near the throne area.2013-12-06Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded throne-like seat (peetha) draped with an orange-and-black tiger-skin pattern cloth. Above it hangs a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. Two painted guardian figures flank the doorway, each with a gold crown and gold jewellery. In the foreground a tiered brass lamp with many lit oil lamps stands on a red carpet. Inside the shrine, a bare-backed priest in white dhoti with gold border sits before the seat, with two people in orange robes beside him, one tending a small brass lamp. Brass puja trays with flowers lie at the left edge.2014-06-11November 12 20132013-11-12