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A ceremonial scene before a golden throne-like seat flanked by two golden lion figures and a tiger-striped cloth. A large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garments, displayed above the seat. A bald man in orange robes sits in the foreground, out of focus, beside a multi-tiered brass lamp with lit wicks. At right, a woman in white clothing kneels on a red-and-gold carpet, holding a small ritual item near the throne. Red cushions, a silver tray and a fruit offering sit on the platform, with a red banner reading "RIDWAR" above.

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January 18 20142014-01-18 +1 copiesA gilded ornate throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped cloth stands against a red wall. On the throne sits a large framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on the photo. A brass lamp stand with many lit oil lamps stands in the foreground. At left, a blurred shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes and mala beads stands. At right, a woman in a white sari kneels with hands raised near the throne, as in worship. A pale orange-brown bowl of fruit sits at the right edge. The setting suggests a darshan or puja before the portrait.2012-01-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene in front of a golden throne (peetha) with lion-headed armrests, draped in a tiger-striped cloth and red cushions. Above the throne hangs a large framed portrait of a smiling man with an orange turban and orange robe, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the frame. A large silver multi-tiered oil lamp with many lit wicks stands in the foreground. On the right, a woman in a white garment kneels and holds a small lamp toward the throne. On the left, a shaved-headed man in an orange-brown robe sits in the foreground, partly out of focus, with white ash markings on his arm. A red banner behind shows a smiling woman in red and partial text reading "Inner Awakening" and "Haridwar".2014-01-08A woman in white clothes sits on her knees at right, holding a lit oil lamp in front of an ornate golden peetha throne. Behind the throne is a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in orange turban and orange robe with a red bindi, flanked by golden lion carvings and a tiger-skin cloth on the seat. Red velvet cushions, a silver plate with offerings and fruit, and blurred lamp flames fill the foreground. A red banner with partial text behind the portrait. The portrait is printed, so it is a depiction; the woman is the only physical person clearly visible at the right, with a blurred figure in white at left edge.2014-01-08A photograph in a hall decorated with a red banner reading "Inner Awakening Haridwar" and a smaller red-toned portrait of a smiling woman in red ornaments. At the centre stands an ornate gilded throne flanked by two golden lion figures, draped with a red cushion and a striped tiger skin. Above the throne hangs a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in a saffron turban and saffron robe. A woman in white clothing kneels on a patterned red carpet at the right, facing the throne and reaching toward a brass tray. At the left foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head sits with his back partly turned, beside a silver oil lamp with lit wicks.2014-01-06 +1 copiesJanuary 22 20142014-01-22 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20122012-01-09A photograph of a ritual arati in a hall with a golden throne backdrop. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in a red robe with white sacred markings holds a multi-tiered silver lamp of lit oil lamps. Behind him, a seated woman in white clothing with her hair pulled back faces a framed portrait on a gold and red throne. The portrait shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a label reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The throne has a tiger-skin cloth and gold lion sculptures, and a brass offering tray sits in front. A banner behind reads Inner Awakening Haridwar. Oil lamps and a brass plate are on the carpeted floor. The portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person.2014-01-21 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20122012-01-09 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20142014-01-12January 20 20142014-01-20 +1 copiesIndoor event photo in front of a red banner reading "Inner Awakening" and "HARIDWAR". A portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits in a gold arched frame on a gold throne-like altar flanked by two golden lion figures, with a striped tiger skin draped across the base. On the left of the banner, a printed photo shows a smiling figure in a red turban with rudraksha beads. In the foreground at left, a bald man in saffron robes is seen from behind. At right, a woman in white clothing kneels with palms joined in prayer before the altar. Oil lamps burn on a tray in front of the altar, and small offerings sit on a pink tray at left.2014-01-08