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October 30 2013

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July 04 20132013-07-04Inside a temple hall, a portrait of a smiling man with an orange turban and orange shawl hangs in a gold-framed niche above an ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Two large painted deity murti statues with multiple arms, crowns and orange-and-green garments flank the niche. Brass oil lamps stand beside them. In the foreground a young boy in orange robes sits on the marble floor reading an open book, with a small brass bell and puja items nearby. Further back, a child in orange robes kneels before the throne while two monks in dark red robes sit in the background.2013-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple shrine with painted pillars in red, green and yellow, and two large painted deity statues flanking a central doorway, each holding ritual objects. Behind the doorway, a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garment sits on a gold ornate throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Three saffron-robed figures sit near the throne, one reaching toward it. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with white markings sits on the floor writing in an open notebook beside brass oil lamps, flowers and a small offering plate on a red-patterned mat. The portrait is a depiction, and the person on the throne is not physically present.2013-10-25Interior photo of a temple-style shrine hall with painted blue and orange pillars, green and red decorative bands, and a maroon fringed canopy. Two tall painted dvarapala guardian figures with four arms, crowns and gold jewelry stand on either side of a doorway. Inside the doorway a golden throne with a framed portrait labelled 'Paramahamsa Nithyananda' sits beneath a golden umbrella, with a portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and turban shown in the framed picture. Three seated people in orange robes sit before the throne at the back, and a single seated person in orange robes with a orange headwrap and rudraksha mala sits on the left floor reading a book. Brass oil lamps line the front and steps, and a red carpet lies on the floor.2013-09-24Photograph of a temple hall with glossy white floor and painted pillars in green, pink and orange. Two tall gilded-and-orange dvarapala-style figures with multiple arms and crowns stand on either side of a doorway. Inside, a large framed portrait of a smiling man in orange turban and orange robe sits atop a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion, flanked by brass oil lamps (deepa). Three figures in dark red-brown robes sit at the base of the throne. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in orange clothing with a red shawl sits on a mat at a low table with a laptop and puja items. The portrait is a printed picture, not a physical person in the scene.2013-09-12September 11 20132013-09-11June 06 20142014-06-06July 04 20132013-07-04A photograph inside a temple shrine with a gold-framed central throne. Two large painted dvarapala-style guardian statues stand on pedestals on either side, each with four arms and gold crowns, wearing orange dhotis and green sashes. Between them, a golden throne-like seat holds a framed photograph of a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, with a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat. Brass oil lamps stand along both walls. In the foreground, a woman in orange sari sits on the white marble floor writing or reading beside a silver tray with offerings. Further back, a figure in orange sits before the shrine with saffron-robed monks in dark red garments nearby, and a lit oil lamp burns on a golden stand.2013-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall with a gold-framed throne and a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, set on a gold throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, behind an arched doorway. Two standing multi-armed deity murti flank the entrance, painted in red and orange with green sashes, crowns and gold ornaments. Two priests in white dhotis and rudraksha malas sit on the red carpet in the foreground reading from a book. Several saffron-robed devotees kneel in front of the throne, and brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine. Visible text in the corner reads a copyright and source credit line.2014-04-28A temple shrine hall with a red carpet. Two tall painted standing deity murtis with four arms and gold crowns flank a central gold throne (peetha) set in an arched doorway. On the throne is a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, not a physical person present. Before the throne, a priest in white dhoti and a second person in orange sit, with a third figure in white sitting to the left; they appear to be performing a ritual. At far left a young boy in orange robes sits reading from a red book beside a small tray of offerings. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on both sides, and hanging lamps and bells are suspended above the throne.2014-02-07 +1 copies