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A framed photograph hangs on a white wall, garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose strands, showing a seated figure in white robes with a gold-bordered shawl, raising one hand, in front of an ornate silver-and-gold throne backdrop; the frame bears Tamil text. Beneath it is a cloth-covered floor altar with brass and copper bowls, cups, a small oil lamp, a brass tray, scattered flower petals and marigold garlands, and two framed deity pictures. To the left hangs a 2006 calendar showing a smiling man in a blue top with a turban and a deity image, and on the right edge a poster of a group of smiling people. The setting is a simple room used as a puja or healing space.

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Three framed or pinned items hang on a white wall. On the left, a 2006 calendar shows a smiling man in a white turban and dark blue garment, with a small circular inset of a deity's shrine, captioned in print as "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". In the centre, a framed photograph of a man with long dark hair in white robes and gold-bordered dhoti sits on an ornate gilded throne, raising one hand; it is garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, and a pink rose sits atop the frame. On the right, a blue poster shows a smiling man in a white turban beside Tamil script.A worship altar set up against a white wall. A large framed portrait in a red and gold-bordered cloth is draped with a garland of white jasmine, green leaves and red roses; it shows a seated man in orange robes against a tree-trunk backdrop, with a red forehead mark and a mala. Beside it stands a second red-toned print of a figure seated on a gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing orange robes and a golden halo. In front of the portrait is a white-covered table holding a flower-filled plate on an orange cloth. On the floor mat sit puja items: a brass bell, oil lamps, a brass pot, a plate of pink flowers with two rings, a bowl of white substance, kumkum and a stainless-steel container. No people are visible.2009-07-10A photograph of a puja arrangement set up in a room with a plain white wall and speckled floor. A large framed portrait on the wall, decorated with a garland of white jasmine and pink and yellow flowers, shows a smiling figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower necklace, hand raised in blessing, seated before a tree trunk; the portrait is printed, not a physical person. Below it on a low wooden stand draped with an orange cloth sits a black stone Shiva lingam-style object with a small trident, alongside a platter of sweets and a bowl of bananas, oranges and apples on a white cloth with a maroon runner. Brass vessels, a small brass lamp, a book, and trays of sweets and prasad complete the offering. No people are present.2009-08-20Photograph of a home shrine set up for a puja, with a large framed portrait garlanded in red and yellow flowers at the top. Below, a white-draped seat holds an orange cloth bundle topped with a peacock feather. In front are brass oil lamps, a tray of pink and orange flowers, a brass plate of sweets, a kalasha-style brass pot, small bowls of kumkum and other offerings, coconut halves and fruit. A partially visible person in white clothing stands at the left edge. Shelves at right hold books and devotional items.An indoor shrine set up on a low white cloth with marigold and rose petals scattered around. A large framed portrait at the back shows a smiling man in orange robes seated cross-legged before a tree, with a yellow marigold garland draped across it, labelled with a partially visible printed caption reading "MAHAMS...ITHYANA". Three smaller photos sit in front: a black-and-white image of a bearded man with a rudraksha mala, a colourful printed picture of a South Indian temple deity labelled "SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE", and a photo of a smiling man with long hair, a gold necklace and a red shawl raising one hand. Brass puja items include a kalasha-style lamp, a brass plate with a small deity murti, a lamp, a small brass bowl and a tray of white powder. A steel water urn stands at the right, and a red cloth is placed on the floor near offerings.2009-02-02A worship altar with a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" at its centre, showing a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and red tilak, framed by a garland of yellow and white flowers with red blossoms. Two orange cloths hang on either side of the portrait. Below, brass plates hold flowers, offerings, a small brass lamp and a dish of fruit, while a pair of green sandals decorated with yellow and red flowers sits on the white cloth. A plate of bananas, apples and other fruit is at the right. No people are visible.2011-03-23A framed portrait on a blue background is displayed on a white-draped altar, showing a figure with long dark hair in a white robe with gold border, seated on an ornate silver-and-gold throne and raising one hand in greeting, wearing a beaded necklace. The framed portrait is garlanded with a long floral garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers, with pink petals and a lotus-like bloom at the centre. Two tall peacock-feather fans stand on either side, and a brass plate of flower petals and offerings sits at the base, with scattered petals on the table. The scene shows a printed portrait, not physical people.2006-02-26February 02 20092009-02-02A photograph of a small indoor room with plain white walls. On a white-draped table with an orange cloth sit oil lamps, flower petals and a flower arrangement in front of a framed portrait garlanded with white flowers. The framed portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, in front of a tree. To the left, a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with a sandalwood mark on his forehead and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor near the table. A wooden chair stands at right and a wall calendar hangs at top right.2011-09-082006 - healing puja and meditation centers in Namakkal and HosurA photograph of a ritual altar draped with a white cloth. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side of the table. A large printed portrait behind the altar shows a figure in orange robes seated before a tree trunk, with a magenta and pink flower garland and white jasmine and orange marigold garlands framing the print. Green leaf garlands hang down the table edges. Metal plates with offerings sit at the lower left, and a partly visible person in white clothing is at the left edge. The printed caption on the portrait reads Paramahamsa Shri Nithyananda.2006-02-27October 08 20082008-10-08