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May 30 2013

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May 31 20132013-05-31Inside a temple shrine, an empty golden ornate throne with a tiger-skin seat stands in a central niche, with a framed photograph on its back showing a smiling figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads seated in a rocky setting, labelled as a depiction on the frame. Two painted guardian figures with gold crowns, green sashes and red dhotis flank the niche. In the foreground, two seated priests in white dhotis and vibhuti marks perform a puja, one holding a microphone, while a brass lamp and oil lamps line the floor and a standing figure's arm holds a lamp at the left edge. The photograph is a depiction, not a physical person, and no physical person is clearly identifiable as a person.2013-05-31A photograph inside a temple shrine with painted pillars in blue, pink, orange and green. Two tall painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with multiple arms and crowns stand on either side of a doorway. Between them, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, placed on a gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Three people in orange and saffron robes kneel at the throne, one raising a hand in offering. In the foreground, a tiered brass oil lamp burns with many flames, and a brass lamp stands at left. Brass lamps line the walls, and the floor is polished white marble with an orange mat at right.2013-07-26A photograph of a temple shrine with painted blue walls and ornate gold trim. At centre a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion holds a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace, with a gold umbrella canopy above. Two painted deity statues in red and green garments flank the shrine. In the foreground a bare-shouldered priest with a saffron cloth over his shoulder holds a lit lamp toward the shrine. Brass lamps stand on either side. The scene is a puja in progress. No a person candidate is clearly in person; the framed portrait is a depiction, though the figure's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity.2013-06-13September 26 20132013-09-26Interior of a temple hall with colourful painted walls and pillars. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with four arms, holding ceremonial implements, flank a central doorway. Inside the doorway, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in orange turban and orange robes, seated on a gilded throne-like seat. Brass oil lamps stand along the walls. In the foreground, two people in orange robes sit on the floor before a small offering table with brass vessels and flowers. Further inside, a few people in white ritual dhoti sit near the throne, performing worship before the portrait.2013-09-18September 06 20132013-09-06A photograph of a temple shrine hall with painted blue walls and ornate pillars. At center sits a golden throne (peetha) draped with a tiger-skin motif, under a golden canopy, with a framed portrait on the throne back showing a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace. Two tall painted dvarapala-style guardian figures with crowns, green sashes and gold ornaments flank the throne. In the foreground, a person with a shaved head in orange robes raises a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward the shrine. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor, and a maroon curtain hangs at the right. One person is visible.2013-06-12Inside a temple shrine, devotees in saffron-orange robes perform pada-puja before a gilded throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth. A framed portrait on the throne shows a smiling man with an orange turban and orange robe, labelled as a portrait with a printed caption. Two painted orange-skinned guardian figures with gold crowns, necklaces and green sashes flank the doorway. On the left, a tiered brass lamp with many lit wicks is held by a priest in white and orange, and a small brass vessel sits on the floor. Gold pillars, a hanging umbrella and bells frame the shrine.2013-07-26April 04 20142014-04-04A temple shrine interior with painted orange and green walls and two large orange-skinned guardian figures with green sashes flanking the doorway. In the foreground, a tiered brass lamp with multiple lit oil flames is held up by a hand. Centered in the shrine is a framed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robe, set on a gilded throne-like seat draped with a tiger-skin cloth. Umbrellas and hanging bells decorate the inner sanctum, and a few people in orange and saffron clothing sit near the throne in the lower centre, some with phones raised.2013-08-03Inside a temple shrine, a golden ornate throne with a tiger-skin cushion sits centred under a small gold canopy hung with bells. Set on the throne is a framed photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white bead mala, seated before a banyan-like tree and raising one hand. Flanking the shrine are painted multi-armed guardian figures with gold crowns, gold waist belts and green sashes. In the left foreground a lit oil lamp flame blurs, and a microphone stands at the bottom.2013-05-30