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Photo of a golden ceremonial altar set with a gilded lion-faced seat and red cushioned chairs. A large framed portrait on the gold arch shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe with a red bindi. In the foreground a shaven-headed man seen from behind wears a rudraksha mala, an orange-and-gold shawl and a gold armband, seated in front of the altar. To the right a woman in a white sari lifts a silver trident-topped staff. A small oil lamp and brass items sit on the golden platform.

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July 21 20142014-07-21Photograph of an aarti ritual before a golden throne-like altar draped in red cushions, with a golden lion-form seat on the left. A large framed portrait labelled as a photo of Paramahamsa Nithyananda shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garments. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in a maroon dhoti with a gold border and a dark rudraksha mala holds a tall multi-tiered gold lamp with lit oil lamps. To the right a woman in white sari kneels with her back to the camera beside the lamp. A trident stands behind the lamp and a gold kalasha-style stand is in view.2014-07-21July 22 20142014-07-22July 22 20142014-07-22Two people perform aarti before a golden throne (peetha) on which a large framed printed portrait stands. The portrait, labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" in its caption, shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl with a red bindi, and the figure is a depiction, not a person present. In the foreground, a man seen from behind in a maroon and gold-bordered robe holds a multi-tiered brass lamp with lit oil lamps. A woman in a white sari with a red-and-white shawl at her neck holds a small lamp toward the portrait. Beside the throne stands a silver trident (trishula), and the golden throne has red cushions. White and orange kolam-style patterns decorate the walls.2014-07-21A priest with a shaved head, wearing a maroon and saffron-bordered cloth, performs an aarti before a golden throne draped in red tiger-striped cushions. A large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling man with a saffron turban and a red bindi, set centrally on the throne. Golden lion figures flank the seat, a silver trident stands to the right, and a lit silver lamp stand in the foreground is held by a person in white. Yellow and white decorative patterns frame the backdrop.2014-07-21A photograph of a throne-like altar with gold lion-shaped armrests and red-and-black striped cushions, set before a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHA..." showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garment with a red bindi. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in a brown-orange dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, and a woman in a white sari with a brown shawl, are raising a tall silver lamp stand with many lit oil lamps and a trident-topped finial. The priest wears a wristwatch and sacred white markings on his arms. Gold ornamental arches and white decorative motifs frame the altar.2014-07-21A photograph of a ritual at a golden shrine set up with a large printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA", showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl. Two golden lion figures flank the portrait on a tiered red-draped throne platform, with a silver trident standing at the right. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head wearing a maroon and gold cloth and a rudraksha-style mala performs an aarti with a multi-tiered lamp of lit oil lamps. A woman in white clothing sits at the right edge with her hands together, watching the ritual.2014-07-21July 22 20142014-07-22A ceremony on a stage before a golden throne with red cushions, on which stands a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes holding a lit flame. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a bald priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl raises a lit lamp toward the portrait. A woman in a white sari with a red border kneels at the throne's side. Flower arrangements in pink, white and yellow, a silver trident, a brass bowl, and a tray with offerings flank the throne. Behind is a large backdrop of a green tree, a silhouette of a dancing figure and a temple reflected in water at sunset.2014-12-25December 16 20132013-12-16July 21 20142014-07-21