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A temple shrine interior with painted pillars and a colourful painted wall. At the centre, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the frame. Several priests in orange-red robes kneel before the throne performing worship. Two painted deity figures with multiple arms stand on either side, and in the foreground brass oil lamps with many flames are lit on a reflective floor.

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July 04 20132013-07-04Photo inside a temple shrine hall with a gilded golden throne (peetha) draped with a tiger-skin cloth, flanked by ornate golden lion-shaped armrests. A framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe with a red bindi, labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on the frame. In front of the throne, several people in orange robes sit on the floor performing puja, one raising a lit lamp and another holding offerings. Foreground shows a tiered brass oil lamp (aarti) with many flames, and painted colourful deity murtis with multiple arms stand on either side of the doorway. Brass hanging lamps and bells hang beside the shrine; a brass kalasha-style canopy sits atop the throne.2013-07-26June 07 20132013-06-07A temple sanctum entrance with colourful painted guardian statues on either side, each with four arms, gold crowns and gold waist ornaments. Inside, a gold-framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl, placed on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Three people in maroon robes kneel before the throne, holding lit oil lamps raised toward it. Hanging brass bells and lamps, dark beaded strands and a gold canopy frame the shrine, and a brass puja tray with bells sits on the polished floor at left.2013-11-22Interior of a colourful temple shrine with blue-grey walls decorated with orange and green pillars. Two large painted standing deity murti flank the entrance, each with four arms holding a club and other objects and wearing gold ornaments and green sashes. In the centre, an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin seat holds a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and an orange turban, labelled as a portrait of the teacher. Three people in orange robes sit before the throne, and in the foreground a bald man in orange cloth sits on the floor reading from a book beside a silver tray. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls and floor.2013-07-27June 07 20132013-06-07A 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.2013-06-07Photograph of a ritual in a shrine room with painted blue and pink walls and two large standing deity murti flanking the doorway. Centre, a framed portrait labelled with a printed name shows a smiling man in an orange turban, placed on a gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion. Several people in orange-red robes kneel and worship at the base of the throne, one raising hands near the offerings. At left, a bare-shouldered figure holds a tiered lamp of many white lit wicks, indicating aarti. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and hanging bells decorate the doorway.2013-11-27A photograph of a shrine inside a temple hall. In the foreground a multi-tiered brass oil lamp with many lit wicks stands on a white marble floor. Two tall painted deity statues flank the shrine, each with four arms, orange dhoti-like lower garments, gold ornaments and green sashes. Behind them a gilded throne-like seat is framed by a framed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robe. A tiger-striped cloth covers the front of the seat. Seated devotees in orange and red robes are gathered at the shrine, with a small rug on the floor. Fine string lights hang in the background.2013-12-09June 16 20132013-06-16November 28 20132013-11-28 +3 copiesNovember 28 20132013-11-28 +3 copies