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November 07 2013

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September 22 20132013-09-22A temple sanctum with painted blue walls, pink-and-green lotus pillars and two painted dvarapala guardian figures in orange and green dhotis holding staffs. In the centre a framed portrait of a man in an orange turban and orange robes sits on a gold throne-like altar with a golden canopy. In the foreground a bald priest in an orange shawl and white arm bands holds a tiered silver aarti lamp with multiple lit oil wicks toward the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the floor and devotees in orange and white clothes sit near the entrance.2013-11-07September 26 20132013-09-26September 22 20132013-09-22Interior of a temple hall with painted pillars in red, green and blue, flanked by two standing deity figures with multiple arms and crowns, one holding a trident. A shaved-headed person in an orange-saffron robe and orange shawl stands in the foreground, holding a tiered silver lamp with several lit oil lamps. In the centre a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling figure in an orange turban, set above a gold ornate throne with a canopy, with a golden ritual lamp and garlands nearby. Brass lamp stands line the floor and a red carpet lies at the base.2013-09-28A photo of a temple shrine during a puja. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in a plum-coloured wrap, with white sacred markings on his arms, holds a tiered silver lamp with several lit flames. Behind him, two painted deity statues flank the doorway, each with four arms, crowns and orange-red dhotis with green sashes. Inside the shrine, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and robe sits on a golden throne-like peetha, surrounded by hanging lamps. Seated saffron-robed attendants in front of the altar hold offerings and lamps. Brass lamps stand along the right wall and a small thali of offerings sits on the floor.2013-10-31 +1 copiesJune 02 20142014-06-02June 11 20142014-06-11Photograph inside a temple-style hall with a red carpet. In the centre, a man with a shaved head and white sandalwood markings on his arms and chest, wearing an orange cloth and a brown-beaded mala, holds up a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with lit flames. Two seated women in orange saris sit to the left, hands joined. Behind them, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling figure in an orange turban. Two painted deity murtis with four arms, gold crowns, gold necklaces and red-and-green dhotis flank the shrine, with brass lamps standing along the sides and a gold throne in front of the portrait.2014-04-10A photograph of an interior temple sanctum. In the foreground, a bald man with a shaved head and a long rudraksha-style bead strand wears a reddish-brown ochre cloth and holds a tall multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with many lit oil flames, facing the shrine. Two large painted standing deity murti flank the doorway, each with a tall crown, multiple arms, gold ornaments and an orange and green dhoti. Behind them a gold ornate throne is visible with a framed portrait placed on it, and a few seated devotees in orange robes sit inside the room. Ornate brass oil lamps stand along the walls, and a red patterned rug covers the floor.2013-08-03October 31AFP 20132013-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 30 20132013-10-30