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A priest with a shaved head, wearing a maroon and saffron-bordered cloth, performs an aarti before a golden throne draped in red tiger-striped cushions. A large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a smiling man with a saffron turban and a red bindi, set centrally on the throne. Golden lion figures flank the seat, a silver trident stands to the right, and a lit silver lamp stand in the foreground is held by a person in white. Yellow and white decorative patterns frame the backdrop.

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A photograph of a ritual at a golden shrine set up with a large printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA", showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl. Two golden lion figures flank the portrait on a tiered red-draped throne platform, with a silver trident standing at the right. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head wearing a maroon and gold cloth and a rudraksha-style mala performs an aarti with a multi-tiered lamp of lit oil lamps. A woman in white clothing sits at the right edge with her hands together, watching the ritual.2014-07-21Two people perform aarti before a golden throne (peetha) on which a large framed printed portrait stands. The portrait, labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" in its caption, shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange shawl with a red bindi, and the figure is a depiction, not a person present. In the foreground, a man seen from behind in a maroon and gold-bordered robe holds a multi-tiered brass lamp with lit oil lamps. A woman in a white sari with a red-and-white shawl at her neck holds a small lamp toward the portrait. Beside the throne stands a silver trident (trishula), and the golden throne has red cushions. White and orange kolam-style patterns decorate the walls.2014-07-21Photograph of an aarti ritual before a golden throne-like altar draped in red cushions, with a golden lion-form seat on the left. A large framed portrait labelled as a photo of Paramahamsa Nithyananda shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garments. In the foreground a shaved-headed priest in a maroon dhoti with a gold border and a dark rudraksha mala holds a tall multi-tiered gold lamp with lit oil lamps. To the right a woman in white sari kneels with her back to the camera beside the lamp. A trident stands behind the lamp and a gold kalasha-style stand is in view.2014-07-21A photograph of a throne-like altar with gold lion-shaped armrests and red-and-black striped cushions, set before a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHA..." showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garment with a red bindi. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in a brown-orange dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, and a woman in a white sari with a brown shawl, are raising a tall silver lamp stand with many lit oil lamps and a trident-topped finial. The priest wears a wristwatch and sacred white markings on his arms. Gold ornamental arches and white decorative motifs frame the altar.2014-07-21July 21 20142014-07-21July 25 20142014-07-25May 25 20142014-05-25July 23 20142014-07-23July 17 20142014-07-17July 21 20142014-07-21A photograph of a shrine dominated by a large printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA", showing a smiling man with a saffron-orange turban and saffron wrap, with a red bindi and dark hair. The portrait is set on an ornate gold throne-like peetha flanked by gold lion sculptures and red cushions, framed by red drapes and marigold garlands. A silver trident stands on the right and lit oil lamps sit on white cloth in front. In the left foreground, a partially visible person with a shaved head in brown-maroon robes sits facing the portrait in devotion. The printed portrait is not a physical person.2014-05-25May 25 20142014-05-25