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A photograph of a gilded throne-style altar with a large framed printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl with a red bindi, labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on the mount. Golden lion figures flank the seat, a tiger-skin cloth lies across the red velvet cushions, and a small silver tray holds offerings. On the right, a woman in white clothes with her hair in a bun kneels with her hands pressed together in prayer before the altar. The red backdrop behind the altar carries a banner with Hindi/Sanskrit lettering and the word HARIDWAR.

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A golden throne with two gilded lion heads flanks a tiger-skin-draped seat with red velvet cushions. Above it hangs a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man with an orange turban, orange shawl, and red bindi. A woman in white clothing with a covered head kneels at the right, facing the throne and holding an object in her hands. A red offering tray with flower petals and a small brass cup sit on the lower ledge, and an orange cloth is folded at the left. The wall behind shows red banners with partial lettering. The seated figure is a portrait, not a physical presence in the room.2014-01-10A 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.2014-01-08January 12 20142014-01-12A framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on an ornate gold throne with golden lion-head arms and a red velvet seat with a tiger-striped cloth draped across the base. The portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a red bindi, though the figure is a printed picture rather than a physical person. In the foreground at right, a woman in white with her hair pinned back faces the throne, and an illuminated oil lamp stand blurs the left edge. Red banner lettering reading "RIDWAR" appears behind the throne.2012-01-09 +1 copiesA large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on an ornate gold arched throne. The portrait shows a smiling man with an orange turban, a red bindi and an orange wrap. Two gold lion statues flank the throne, which has red-and-black striped cushions and a tiger-skin cloth. A woman in white, partially visible at the right edge, leans in near a small oil lamp. Behind the throne is a red banner with partial lettering. The people shown are the portrait's subject, not physical people in the scene.2014-01-12January 09 20122012-01-09 +1 copiesA framed printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, red bindi and orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-skin covered seat. The portrait is labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" beneath it. In the foreground at right, a woman in a white sari with a bun stands with her back to the camera, holding a lamp or small offering near the throne. A red banner behind shows "Inner Awakening" and "Haridwar" text, with a small plate of fruit at lower left and a silver bowl on the cushion. Ritual puja setting, with the portrait as the focus.2014-01-22 +2 copiesJanuary 18 20142014-01-18 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20142014-01-06 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-yellow border sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne carved with foliage and flanked by two golden lion figures. He wears a long multi-strand gold necklace, a tilak with a red bindi on his forehead, and a small microphone clipped near his collar. He smiles while resting his hands on his knees, and a striped tiger-skin cloth lies beneath him on the red-cushioned dais. Behind him a red banner with partial gold lettering reads HERIDWAR. a person label applies: the saffron robes, gold necklace and tilak are the distinguishing cues, and he is seated as the speaker of a satsang in a tiger-skin-draped throne setting.2012-01-09 +2 copiesA 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.2014-01-08A seated man in saffron-orange ceremonial robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with a large arched gold backrest and two golden lion heads flanking the arms, with red velvet cushions and a striped tiger-skin cover beneath him. He wears a long gold bead necklace and a white vertical tilak with a red dot on his forehead, and his hands rest folded in his lap as he smiles. A red banner behind him reads RIDWAR in gold letters, and a small purple logo appears at the upper left.2014-01-10 +1 copies