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A framed photograph of a smiling young man in orange robes with a white bead mala and red tilak, raising one hand in blessing, hangs behind a ritual altar decorated with a white and green garland. Beneath it sit three gold-framed arched deity murtis: a yellow-clad figure on the left, a central figure in red with a gold crown, and a figure in blue on the right. In front, a large green-and-pink draped deity murti with a crown sits behind a brass kalasha filled with mango leaves and a coconut. A small oil lamp burns on the floor, with brass lamps and a plate beside it. Coconuts and potted green plants frame the altar. No people are visible apart from a partial arm at the lower left.

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A photograph of a shrine setup with a framed portrait garlanded in white jasmine and red and yellow flowers, showing a smiling man in orange robes with a white bead necklace, seated before a banyan tree trunk with one hand raised in blessing. Below the portrait, three gold arched frames hold deity murti: a yellow-clad figure on the left, a red-clad deity in the centre, and a blue-clad figure on the right. In front, a brass kalasha with mango leaves and a coconut sits before a green and magenta draped figure with gold ornaments. A brass lamp with a flame, a brass oil lamp and a small brass vessel are on the floor, and a person's hand and an open notebook are at the lower left edge. The portrait caption reads 'PARAMAH...NANDA' partly hidden.2009-05-28A large framed portrait of a smiling young man with long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, an orange saffron robe and a tiered white beaded necklace, raising one hand in blessing against a backdrop of large banyan tree roots. The framed portrait is garlanded with white jasmine, green leaves and red and yellow flowers. In front stand two gilded metal deity murti standing within ornate arched halos: one in a red brocade skirt holding a staff, and one in a blue patterned garment. Marigold and rose petals lie at the base, with potted green plants at the sides. The portrait is a printed image, not a physical person, and no people are visible in the scene.2009-05-28Photograph of an abhishekam being performed at an altar. A hand in a white sleeve pours water from a silver pot over a copper-coloured shivalinga-style stepped pyramid base (sri yantra/meru form) on a brass tray. Beside it stand small gold-framed deity murtis: a red-and-gold clad goddess with four arms and a yellow-robed figure. Behind them a large printed portrait shows a smiling man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange robe with a pearl-and-bead mala, hand raised in blessing, against a banyan-root backdrop, with white jasmine and red flower garlands. A brass lamp and green leaves frame the scene. The portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person in the scene.2009-05-28A ritual abhishekam setup on a cloth-covered platform. A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man with long dark hair, orange robes, a white beaded mala and a raised hand, garlanded with white jasmine and red and green flowers. In front are gold-framed murti figures of a deity in red, a yellow-clad figure and a blue-clad figure. A hand pours liquid from a white conch shell over a gold-coloured shivalinga-like object, with a brass oil lamp, incense sticks, mango leaves and coconuts nearby. Marigolds sit at the base of the central figure. Photographed from above, with no other people visible.2009-05-28A ritual kalasha pot topped with a coconut wrapped in a dark green silk cloth with gold dots, draped in a magenta-pink fabric and decorated with a silver-white jewelled necklace and a gold coin garland, with mango leaves arranged around it. Behind it stands a gold metal deity murti in a red floral sari with a crown, seated within an ornate gold arch, flanked by marigold and white flower garlands. In the background a large orange-robed portrait is partly visible, and a partially readable caption on a white banner behind the deity. No people are visible.2009-05-28Night photograph of a homa fire burning in a stone fire pit at the right, with tall orange flames rising. Behind it stands a framed printed portrait draped with white and red garlands, showing a smiling figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a raised hand, set against a banyan-root backdrop. Before the portrait are gold-framed deity murti, a green leaf-and-flower offering arrangement, a brass bowl at lower left and a yellow cloth-covered item at far left. No physical people are visible.2009-05-28A photograph of a puja setup with small deity murtis dressed in colourful silk garments: a yellow-clad figure at left, a red-and-gold clad figure with a crown and veena-like instrument at centre-right, and a blue-clad figure at right. In the foreground a green and magenta cloth-draped kalasha topped with a coconut and mango leaves is decorated with pink flowers, a silver necklace and gold ornaments. A hand in a dark blue sleeve places pink flowers on it from a brass plate of mixed pink and yellow flowers. A brass oil lamp burns at the top left, and a brass pot sits at lower left beside a partly visible white-clad person's hand.2009-05-28A shrine table is set before a large framed photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair, sitting cross-legged in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white bead necklace with a pendant, raising one hand in blessing, and seated in front of a large banyan tree with aerial roots. The framed portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person. Peacock feathers stand in vases on either side, red roses are placed on top of the frame, and a small portrait of a woman in pink sits at the lower left. The table holds brass oil lamps, a lit diya, bowls of flower petals and kumkum, a brass kalasha-like vessel, and a deity murti dressed in a green and red silk garment with red and white flower garlands. No physical people are present. +5 copiesA framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" stands at the centre of a decorated altar, garlanded with yellow marigolds and red and green flowers. The portrait shows a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland, seated in lotus pose, raising one hand in blessing before a banyan tree trunk. Two metallic deity murti statues flank the portrait: the figure on the left stands with folded hands in a blue and gold sari, and the figure on the right holds ritual objects in a red and silver garment with a tall crown. Both are adorned with garlands and jewellery. The backdrop is draped in pink fabric and the altar table is covered with a yellow cloth. No physical people are visible.2009-12-23A photograph of a shrine arrangement with a fire pit in the foreground. Behind the flames stands a framed portrait of a smiling young man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange robe, one hand raised in blessing, against a background of large tree roots; the portrait is garlanded with white jasmine and red and yellow flower strands. Below it sit gold ornamental frames holding small deity figures, surrounded by pink flowers and green leaves. Above, a dark bronze deity murti with a gold crown and a red-and-white garland is set within a gold arch decorated with banana leaves. Lit oil lamps flank the altar, and a brass bowl and a ritual pot sit at the lower left. No people are visible in the scene.2009-05-28A brass kalasha pot with mango leaves and a coconut topped with a green-and-pink draped cloth, decorated with a jewelled silver necklace and gold coin ornaments, set in front of a gilded deity murti in red and gold dress. Pink and gold border embroidery frames the scene, with flowers and a blue-and-gold cloth at the edge. No people are visible; this appears to be a ritual kalasha display.2009-05-28June 06 20102010-06-06