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A 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.

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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.2013-12-07Photo 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.2013-12-06December 09 20132013-12-09December 06 20132013-12-06A 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 16 20132013-12-16December 09 20132013-12-09December 12 20132013-12-12January 03 20142014-01-03July 22 20142014-07-22October 08 20132013-10-08