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A photograph of a shrine arrangement with a framed portrait placed within an ornate gold-painted wooden shrine. The framed portrait shows a long-haired figure seated in white robes with hands folded, set against a pastel painted backdrop; it is a printed picture, not a living person. The shrine is draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine strands, flanked by a red curtain and green leaves at left, with a red and white flower-wrapped bundle at lower left. A caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Kali Puja. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in white robes, seated in meditation, placed inside an ornate gold wooden frame. The frame is garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers, and stands before a backdrop of green foliage and a red curtain. A red and white flower-covered offering sits in the foreground. The caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA Kali Puja. No physical people are visible; the figure is a printed portrait.2021-11-04November 04 20212021-11-04Photo of a ceremonial shrine set up for Kali Puja. A gilded wooden canopy shrine framed with yellow marigold and red and white flower garlands holds a framed portrait of a bearded man seated in meditation posture with a red tilak on his forehead, printed on a pink background. A large gold sculpture stands at left with strings of beads and tassels hanging near it, and leafy green plants and red flowers fill the background beside a red curtain. The caption reads 'Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA' and 'Kali Puja'. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person, and no people are visible.2021-11-04October 14 20212021-10-14October 13 20212021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13A photograph of an empty golden throne (peetha) in a shrine corner, draped with a yellow brocade cloth and garlanded with red and white flower garlands and marigolds. Above the seat a framed printed portrait shows a smiling man with long dark hair in saffron/orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated cross-legged before a banyan-like tree, one hand raised in blessing. Small pink and yellow flower petals are scattered on the floor and on a mat before the throne, and orange curtains frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the portrait is a depiction and the throne is decorated as an honoured seat.2013-10-26A photograph of an ornate gilded wooden shrine frame with arched niche and finials, draped with orange marigold garlands and a gold-brocade cloth base. Inside the frame is a pink-toned printed portrait of a bearded seated man with a red tilak on his forehead, bare-shouldered with a draped shawl, hands resting in his lap. A gold sunburst ornament sits at upper right and a dark red curtain forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible; the portrait is a printed image, so this is not an in-person appearance.2021-10-13A photograph of an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and red bolster cushions, empty of any person. Framed on its back is a printed photograph of a man in orange robes and a white flower garland, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing before a large tree trunk. Yellow, maroon, white and green flower garlands hang down both sides of the frame, with red roses placed on the top and seat. Behind the throne a deity murti is draped in a yellow cloth and garlanded with red flowers. A partially visible child stands at the left edge. A printed caption on the framed photo reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda.2010-09-28A framed photograph is placed on an ornate gold throne-like seat with red cushions and yellow and white garlands draped around it. The printed portrait shows a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long beaded necklace, one hand raised in blessing, against a backdrop of large tree roots. A flower decoration sits at the top of the frame. Behind the seat are brass lamps and a red curtain in a temple setting. The printed caption at the bottom of the portrait reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda, which is attributed to the printed caption. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-01November 08 20122012-11-08