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Outdoor scene at an ashram courtyard beneath tall coconut palms and a banana plant, with thatched huts behind. A group of men in white kurta-style clothes and white dhotis gather on a paved brick path; one man in a white garment with a yellow sash stands near a large multicoloured umbrella with a fringed canopy in red, yellow, blue and green, held on a pole. Another man in white with a yellow cloth stands beside him. Two women in white and cream saris stand at left, and a man in an orange shirt with a dark backpack stands nearby. At right, drummers sit beside large drums, and a figure in white holds a carried orange-and-gold banner. A large informational board with a map and a sign reading Nithyanandapedia areas are visible behind, and a shrine-like sculpted figure stands at right.

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Outdoor photo at an ashram-style compound on sandy ground beneath tall coconut palms, with thatched-roof huts behind. Several people in white traditional clothing walk and stand; two men near the center hold a colourful umbrella over a green-draped table bearing offerings, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border walks past. A man in saffron/orange robes walks in the middle distance, and a woman in a red sari moves at right. A red-and-white striped low wall lies at left and an informational board stands at right, with a dance-like kolam drawn on the ground at lower left.2010-02-12Outdoor reception at an ashram with palm trees and thatched huts behind. Under two large multicoloured parasols with tasselled fringes, a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with offerings and a flame while a line of saffron-robed sannyasis and orange-clad devotees stand with palms pressed together. Several men in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand to the sides, and a line of women in orange saris watch on the right. Some monks wear marigold garlands. A camera operator is at the far right edge, and a banner with printed text and a framed portrait is visible in the background.2009-12-30December 20 20092009-12-20January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA religious procession moves along a dirt path lined with coconut palms and thatched huts. At centre, a bald man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks forward, holding a small offering. Behind him, a palanquin-like structure with a golden deity murti is carried under a large orange-and-gold umbrella, and a trident is raised among the marchers. Several men in orange and white dhotis and a woman in white sari with an orange shawl carry ornate multicoloured parasols and banners. Two women in white saris walk on the right. The scene shows a ratha-style festival procession with devotees in white and saffron.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a sandy ground in front of a white-walled building with large Kannada and English banners reading Shivaratri. Three barefoot men in saffron-orange robes walk forward, the central one wearing a garland of beads, while two attendants in orange-and-gold hold ornate multicoloured parasols with embroidered panels above them. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts and women in green and white saris accompany them, and a silver car and palm trees stand in the background.2010-02-12December 20 20092009-12-20Outdoor photo at an ashram courtyard of packed earth beside coconut palms and a thatched-roof shelter. Several people in white dhotis and shirts stand in a line; a few wear yellow stoles, and two women in orange saris stand near a table draped in a pink-and-white cloth that holds a brass kalasha-type vessel and flowers. Two colourful multi-panelled umbrellas and a third are held over the group. At left a large printed map board stands on a stand. On the right, a sign with a portrait of a smiling woman and a grid design reads Nithya Anandaham. Men in casual shirts stand watching at the lower left. The scene suggests a welcoming reception or greeting with umbrellas.2009-10-15Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under an overcast sky. Two people in saffron-orange robes lead: a long-haired man in orange with a full beard, and a woman in orange carrying a brass-style vessel with a green plant and a garland of white and yellow flowers. Behind them a man in plain white dhoti and shawl walks barefoot with hands folded in namaste, while a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl holds a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with a wooden pole. Many people in white clothing with yellow and red shawls line the path, most with palms pressed together. Signboards and a small thatched structure stand in the background.2009-10-15A procession on a dirt path beside palm trees, with a bright sky above. Two long ceremonial umbrellas with red, teal and gold panels and fringed edges are held aloft by young men in white dhotis and orange shawls. In the centre, a bearded man in an orange robe and a shorter man in orange stand together, one holding a tray of white flowers. Several men in white and orange drape a sash over their shoulders, and a drummer in white plays a large drum at left. A golden palanquin stands in the background. About twenty people are visible, several wearing white ritual clothing and others in orange robes.2009-02-23Outdoor photo at the Bidadi ashram grounds on a sandy courtyard beneath palm trees. A monastic in saffron-orange robes on the left holds a brass kalasha pot decorated with yellow flowers and an orange cloth, offering it to a bald, older man in peach-orange robes at centre. Two men in white dhotis with bright yellow shawls stand to the right, one holding a small hand drum. A large multicoloured canopy with red, yellow, green and blue tassels shades the group. Behind them, women in white saris stand in a loose line, and a thatched hut and an information board showing a map and photos are visible. A banner reads Nithya Dhyanapeetham with a portrait. The scene appears to be a ritual welcome with a kalasha offering.2009-12-30Outdoor festival procession on a sandy path beneath coconut palms and a clear blue sky. At the centre, a decorated palanquin with an orange and gold canopy umbrella, strings of yellow, pink and red flowers, and tassels carries a figure in ornate dress seated on a throne. Ahead, an older man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and a long wooden staff leads the way, while a woman in white sari with an orange border walks beside him. Around them, devotees in orange robes, white clothes and yellow shawls follow; a bald man in an orange robe stands at left. Tall trident-topped poles and a second small umbrella appear at right, and a thatched hut and an information board stand behind the crowd.2010-01-01