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Devotional scene in a temple sanctum with golden dwarapalaka-style guardian statues flanking a gold throne draped with a tiger skin. A framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled as the portrait of Paramahamsa Nithyananda in the printed caption. In the foreground a shaven-headed figure in orange robes raises a flaming lamp, while seated devotees in orange saris and a woman in white with folded hands sit on the floor in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls, and offerings lie on the carpet before the throne.

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A temple shrine scene with two large painted dvarapala-style deity figures flanking a gilded throne. On the throne stands a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, with a tiger-skin cushion beneath it. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in orange holds a lit aarti lamp aloft, and to the right three women in orange and white sit with palms joined in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine.2013-07-10A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted pillars and deity murtis flanking a golden throne. At centre, a framed portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe sits on the golden peetha, draped with a tiger-skin cloth, with a golden canopy above. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in a tan-brown robe faces the shrine and holds a lit lamp (aarti). Women in orange saris and a woman in a white sari sit on the floor with palms joined in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand along the sides, and offerings lie on a tray before the throne.2013-07-10July 18 20132013-07-18June 01 20142014-06-01A priest in a white dhoti with a bare upper body and a yellow sacred thread raises a lit lamp toward a shrine. Behind him, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a golden throne before two painted deity murti figures with multiple arms, holding ritual objects. Several women in orange saris sit on a red carpet with hands joined in prayer, and brass oil lamps stand beside the shrine. The scene suggests an aarti at the altar.2014-04-10November 23 20132013-11-23A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted blue walls and ornate pillars. In the centre a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth sits in an arched niche, bearing a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure with a raised hand. Two painted standing dvarapala guardian figures in red dhotis and green sashes flank the niche. In the foreground a robed priest in saffron with a bare shoulder holds an oil-lamp arati tray lit with many flames. Several saffron-robed devotees kneel before the throne, one offering flowers, and brass lamps stand at the right.2013-06-07A photograph of a temple shrine room with colourful painted walls. Two tall painted statues of deity murti stand on either side of a central doorway, each with four arms, crowns, gold jewellery and orange-red and green garments. Inside the shrine, a large gilded throne with a framed portrait labelled with a golden backdrop sits above a low altar. In the foreground, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala seen from behind holds a tiered brass oil lamp burning with multiple flames, facing the shrine. Brass lamps line the sides of the hall, and several seated devotees in saffron-coloured clothing sit before the altar.2013-10-24July 04 20132013-07-04Photograph 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.2013-11-07September 21 20132013-09-21A photograph inside a temple hall with a red carpet. In the centre, a golden throne stands empty before a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and yellow robe. Two tall painted deity statues with four arms, orange dhotis and green sashes flank the throne, holding ritual objects. In the foreground, a bald priest with his back to the camera, bare-chested with an orange cloth over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala, swings a lit multi-flame aarti lamp toward the throne. To the left, a seated priest in white clothes with a white forehead mark sits beside a microphone. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a few devotees in orange are seated near the throne.2013-11-29 +3 copies