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Photo of a ceremonial puja at a shrine dominated by a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl with a red bindi, placed on a golden throne flanked by golden lion figures and a tiger-skin cloth. A golden tiered lamp stand with lit flames and a white decorative parasol stand beside it. Two women in white and orange garments are present, one in white with a long-handled ritual vessel and lamp, and another in orange at the left edge holding a small lamp. A brass plate with flowers and offerings sits on the lower dais. Red brick and decorative panels form the backdrop.

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December 09 20132013-12-09A photograph of an altar-like shrine on a red carpet. A framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, set in ornate gold frame, flanked by golden lion figures and resting on a tiger-skin-patterned orange throne. Large banners behind show a smiling man in orange turban and a pagoda-style temple. In the foreground a man in an orange-brown robe holds up a multi-tiered lit oil lamp (aarti), and a woman in a white sari kneels, her hands together before a silver plate with flowers and offerings.2013-12-07September 14 20122012-09-14A ritual worship scene in a hall before an altar. Centre is a gilded framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in orange robes and an orange turban with a red bindi, flanked by two golden lion sculptures and a tiger-skin rug on an orange and maroon throne-like platform. Above is a large banner of the same smiling figure in orange with a temple pavilion and water garden. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in orange-brown robes kneels and raises a silver lamp, while a woman in a white sari kneels beside a silver tray with offerings. This appears to be an aarti or puja before the portrait, and the scene shows two people in the foreground.2013-12-09October 08 20132013-10-08January 03 20142014-01-03A large golden-framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" stands on a gold-draped altar with a tiger-striped cloth, flanked by two golden lion statues and two maroon cushioned seats. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi and orange robes. A large banner behind shows a smiling figure in orange and a temple with a pond. In the foreground, a woman in a white blouse and dark hair bun lights an oil lamp, and a silver aarti lamp with lit wicks stands in front. A partially visible person's head is at the bottom edge. The portrait depicts the figure, not a physical person in the scene.2013-12-15December 06 20132013-12-06July 22 20142014-07-22A gilded ceremonial throne draped with red velvet cushions stands before a rocky waterfall backdrop. On the left, a printed portrait labelled "NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling man in orange turban and orange robes, placed as a depiction on the throne. In the centre a golden trident rests beside the seat, with a bowl of red flowers below. On the right, a tiered golden lamp stand holds many oil lamps. Two people kneel at right: a woman in a white sari with a brown shawl holds a small oil lamp, and a shaved-headed man in a red-brown dhoti and shawl holds a plate of offerings. Their actions suggest an aarti-style lamp offering.2014-07-27A framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a red bindi, displayed on a red throne-like seat flanked by two golden lion sculptures and a leopard-print cloth. The gilt frame is wrapped in a garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, and a red velvet curtain hangs behind. The portrait is labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" in the printed caption at the bottom.2014-09-09A seated figure in rust-red robes and a maroon turban with a white plume sits on an ornate red and gold throne with golden lion figures at each side. He wears a multicoloured garland, a rudraksha necklace and gold armbands, and smiles. In front, a bald priest bare-chested with a saffron cloth and rudraksha mala holds up a silver lamp with a flame during aarti, with white flowers on a plate below. Behind is a large saffron-and-gold panel photo of a smiling man in orange, and a painted backdrop of a temple pavilion among greenery. The throne has a gold canopy with tassels above it.2013-12-17