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A photograph of a temple hall with a gilded throne at the centre, holding a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, shown as a depiction on the throne. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with four arms, crowns and orange-red dhotis stand on either side of the shrine doorway. Brass oil lamps (deepas) line the glossy white floor. In the foreground, two women in red saris sit on the floor reading from a book, and behind them several people in orange-red robes sit in the inner shrine area, near a small floor puja setup with a tray of offerings.

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July 30 20132013-07-30A 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, source2013-07-18February 03 20142014-02-03A photograph inside a temple shrine hall with pale grey-blue walls and painted red and green pillars. In the central doorway stands a framed portrait on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth; the portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes with raised hand, and it is a printed picture, not a physical person. Two large painted deity murti flank the entrance, each with four arms, crowns and red dhoti. In the foreground, three women in orange saris sit on the glossy floor before a microphone and a small ritual setup, one reading from a paper. Several other people in orange sit inside the shrine before the throne. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls.2013-06-06A 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.2013-06-08October 31 20132013-10-31 +1 copiesInterior of a colourful temple shrine with blue-grey walls decorated with orange and green pillars. Two large painted standing deity murti flank the entrance, each with four arms holding a club and other objects and wearing gold ornaments and green sashes. In the centre, an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin seat holds a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and an orange turban, labelled as a portrait of the teacher. Three people in orange robes sit before the throne, and in the foreground a bald man in orange cloth sits on the floor reading from a book beside a silver tray. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls and floor.2013-07-27A temple shrine interior with painted pastel walls and a tall doorway framed in orange. Inside the doorway a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a gold throne set on a tiger-skin cloth, decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a gold canopy. Two standing gold-adorned murti figures with multiple arms flank the doorway, each holding ceremonial items. Four people in orange and red robes kneel before the shrine in worship, with brass oil lamps standing at either side and a rug on the polished floor.2013-09-07June 06 20132013-06-06 +1 copiesInterior of a temple shrine with a gold-framed portrait of a man with an orange turban and orange robe, set on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Two tall painted statues of a deity with four arms, crowns and gold jewellery flank the doorway, colourful pillars behind them. In the foreground a young woman in orange robes with a rudraksha mala kneels and holds a book, beside brass lamps and ritual vessels on white marble. Several figures in orange and white sit near the throne in worship. Lit brass oil lamps line the walls.2013-09-20Interior of a temple shrine with painted blue and multicolored walls and a gold-framed portrait of a smiling man in saffron head-wrap and robes placed on an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth; the portrait is a printed photograph, not a living person. Two tall painted dvarapala guardian figures with four arms and crowns stand on either side of the doorway holding trident-like staffs. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in red-orange cloth with sacred markings sits reading from a book beside brass oil lamps and a small offering tray, while several saffron-robed people sit in front of the throne. Brass lamps line the floor.2013-07-26Photograph of a temple shrine hall with a framed portrait on a gold throne-like seat with a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by two tall painted deity murti figures with four arms holding ritual objects. In front, several people in saffron/orange robes sit and kneel near the shrine, while a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread sits on the left beside brass oil lamps and a silver tray with flowers and offerings. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the hall. The floor is polished white stone.2013-11-07