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Temple shrine with a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on a gold throne, draped in an orange turban and saffron robe, with a tiger-skin cloth on the seat below. In the foreground, a tall tiered oil lamp with many lit wicks is held up by an arm. Two priests in saffron robes kneel at the gold altar, one lighting or tending lamps. Flanking the doorway are painted deity statues with gold crowns, necklaces and green and orange dhotis, one holding a trident. Brass bells and a gold canopy hang above, with a patterned rug on the floor.

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Photograph of a temple shrine interior with painted pillars and two tall deity statues flanking a gold throne-like seat. A framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban sits on the throne, labelled with no readable caption. A priest in orange-brown robes, seen from behind with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala, stands in the foreground beside a tall silver oil lamp with lit wicks. Several people in orange robes kneel and perform ritual actions at the shrine base, lamps and brass lanterns line the hall, and a red velvet canopy hangs above.2013-11-20Photograph inside a temple shrine with a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on a golden throne, showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes. A tiger-skin cloth lies on the golden seat in front. Two priests in orange robes kneel at the base of the throne, one raising his hand toward the offerings. In the foreground, a tall multi-tiered silver lamp with many lit oil lamps is held up by a person whose arm is visible at the left edge. Two painted standing guardian figures with crowns, golden jewellery and green sashes flank the doorway, and hanging bells and a golden canopy hang above the shrine. The floor is polished white tile with red-and-gold rugs.2013-11-20A 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.2013-07-27November 19 20132013-11-19September 21 20132013-09-21June 10 20142014-06-10November 20 20132013-11-20A 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.2013-12-09Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded throne-like seat (peetha) draped with an orange-and-black tiger-skin pattern cloth. Above it hangs a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. Two painted guardian figures flank the doorway, each with a gold crown and gold jewellery. In the foreground a tiered brass lamp with many lit oil lamps stands on a red carpet. Inside the shrine, a bare-backed priest in white dhoti with gold border sits before the seat, with two people in orange robes beside him, one tending a small brass lamp. Brass puja trays with flowers lie at the left edge.2014-06-11November 19 20132013-11-19November 12 20132013-11-12December 06 20132013-12-06