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Aarti ritual before a golden throne draped in red and gold, with a large framed portrait labelled Dhyana Yoga banners above. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in saffron cloth with a bare shoulder holds up a multi-tiered silver aarti lamp with bright flames. To the right a woman in a white sari stands with hands joined in prayer. The framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, and a golden lion sits beside the seat. Red curtains, marigold garlands and a flower plate with offerings complete the scene.

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May 24 20142014-05-24Aarti being performed before a golden throne draped with a tiger-skin cushion and flanked by golden lion figures. A framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe, placed on the throne. A silver trident stands to the right. In the foreground, a man in a brown robe holds a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames. To the right, a woman in a white sari offers a plate of flowers and fruit. Red and gold drapes, marigold garlands and a banner reading "NITHYA DHYAN YOGA" frame the scene.2014-05-25May 25 20142014-05-25A golden throne (peetha) draped with a red cushion and a tiger-skin rug is framed by red curtains and marigold garlands, under a banner reading NITHYA DHYANA YOGA. Centre-back, a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, shown only as a printed image. On the left, a man in a dark top holds a tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit oil lamps. On the right, a woman in a white garment with a red shawl kneels at the throne, a brass trident and a plate of flowers and offerings beside her. Two golden lion sculptures flank the throne.2014-05-24A ceremonial stage decorated with red drapes, gold swags and marigold garlands, with banner letters reading NITHYA, DHYAN and YOGA. Centre stage is a golden throne with lion-form armrests and a red cushion, draped with a tiger-skin rug, and a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling figure in orange robes and an orange turban. A silver trident stands to the right. In the foreground a figure in a rust-brown robe raises an arm holding a silver ritual object toward the throne, and at the lower right a woman in a white sari with folded hands sits in prayer. Two physical people are visible; the portrait on the throne is a depiction.2014-05-25Photo of a golden throne-like seat draped with red velvet and garlanded with orange marigolds and white flowers, with a large printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe placed on the throne. The portrait is labelled as a depiction on a backdrop. In front, a brass multi-tiered oil lamp with lit wicks is being tended by a silhouetted person in the foreground. Golden lion sculptures flank the seat, a silver trident stands to the right, and a tiger-striped cloth lies on the platform beneath an arrangement of fruit and flowers. Orange banners reading DHYAN are visible above. The portrait matches the probable Swamiji cues of an orange turban and orange robe, but it is a printed picture, not a person physically present.2014-05-25July 23 20142014-07-23 +1 copiesMay 25 20142014-05-25A gilded ornate throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped cloth stands against a red wall. On the throne sits a large framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on the photo. A brass lamp stand with many lit oil lamps stands in the foreground. At left, a blurred shaved-headed priest in orange-brown robes and mala beads stands. At right, a woman in a white sari kneels with hands raised near the throne, as in worship. A pale orange-brown bowl of fruit sits at the right edge. The setting suggests a darshan or puja before the portrait.2012-01-09 +1 copiesJuly 17 20142014-07-17January 12 20142014-01-12A photograph of a ritual arati in a hall with a golden throne backdrop. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in a red robe with white sacred markings holds a multi-tiered silver lamp of lit oil lamps. Behind him, a seated woman in white clothing with her hair pulled back faces a framed portrait on a gold and red throne. The portrait shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a label reading Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The throne has a tiger-skin cloth and gold lion sculptures, and a brass offering tray sits in front. A banner behind reads Inner Awakening Haridwar. Oil lamps and a brass plate are on the carpeted floor. The portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person.2014-01-21 +1 copies