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A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a gold-trimmed brown throne-like seat. The portrait shows a smiling man in saffron-orange robes with a white beaded necklace, seated in meditation before a tree trunk. A garland of marigold-like orange and red flowers, green fruit and rudraksha beads drapes over the frame. Two small brass padukas rest on a red cloth at the base. Beside the seat hang colourful woven textiles with elephant and floral motifs, and striped curtains stand behind. No physical people are present.

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A framed photograph labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" sits on a gold-and-maroon throne-style seat. The portrait shows a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a white beaded necklace, hands in a blessing gesture, with a tree-root backdrop. In front of the frame hangs a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers with green beads, draped over a brass kalasha or lamp set on a plate of white petals and orange marigolds. A black staff leans beside the throne. The portrait is a depiction, not a person physically present.2012-12-16A framed photograph is displayed on an ornate gold throne-style seat with a red cushion and red bolsters in front of a temple shrine. The framed portrait shows a smiling man with long dark hair in orange robes and a white and orange-beaded garland, seated cross-legged on a cushion with one hand raised, set against a tree-root backdrop. A portrait caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The framed photo is draped with yellow and maroon-white flower garlands, with red flowers at top and bottom. Behind the throne are a gold-and-yellow draped canopy, a small turquoise-clad deity murti on the right, and a silver shrine on the left, with a tray of flowers at the far left.2010-09-28December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesJune 06 20102010-06-06October 24 20122012-10-24A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits on a red velvet armchair with gold trim, draped in an orange and gold silk cloth and garlanded with marigolds, red flowers and a white floral necklace. The portrait shows a smiling figure with long dark hair in orange robes, seated before a tree trunk with one hand raised. In front of the chair a brass plate holds a burning oil lamp flame on a striped mat with red fringed cloth. Behind are brass lamps, kalasha-like vessels and colourful deity murti. No people are physically present.2009-12-15A framed photograph is placed on an ornate gold throne with red velvet bolster cushions and yellow and maroon-white garlands draped down both sides. The framed photo shows a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, seated in meditation with one hand raised, in front of a large tree trunk, captioned in print as Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Behind the throne are brass lamp stands and a small deity murti in a shrine. No physical people are present in the scene.2010-10-03A framed photograph sits on an ornate red and gold throne-style chair with an orange cloth draped on its seat. The printed portrait shows a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi, wearing orange robes and a pearl necklace with a small pendant, seated cross-legged in front of a large banyan tree with exposed roots, one hand raised in blessing. Dark red and gold rudraksha-and-pearl malas hang across the frame. The printed caption reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Appearance cues are consistent with the a person candidate, shown as a depiction, and this is a printed portrait, not a physical person.2013-04-29An ornate gold-carved throne (peetha) with a red cushioned seat and orange hand towels is decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Set against its back is a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a man in orange robes and a white beaded mala, seated with one hand raised. Behind the throne stand a draped white and orange altar area with figures in orange, and a carved stone temple pillar. No people are physically present in the scene.2010-09-29A photograph of a gilded ornate throne with red velvet cushions, draped with yellow, maroon and white flower garlands. Mounted on the seat is a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange robes and a white bead necklace, seated cross-legged with one hand raised, in front of a tree trunk. A red flower sits atop the frame. Behind the throne are gold-coloured shrine structures, a small teal deity murti, and a brass lamp stand. On the right, a woman in a cream sari sits with her back partly toward the camera, visible in the scene.2010-09-28A photograph of an empty red and gold ornate throne draped with an orange silk cloth with gold border and a marigold garland. Mounted on the chair back is a framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes with a white flower garland and red bindi, seated in lotus pose with raised hand, against a tree-root background; a caption at the bottom of the portrait reads "Paramahamsa Nithyananda". In front, a brass bowl holds a lit oil lamp with flame, surrounded by red-orange flower offerings. Brass vessels and flower arrangements sit on the steps behind. No physical people are visible.2009-12-15A framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" is displayed on an ornate gold throne-like seat with a red cushion and marigold garlands with white and maroon accents. The portrait shows a smiling figure in orange robes seated in a cross-legged pose, one hand raised, before a tree with large roots, with a white flower garland around the neck. Pink hibiscus flowers are placed at the top and bottom of the frame. Brass lamps stand on either side in a shrine-like setting with red curtains and carved gold ornaments. No physical people are visible.2010-09-29