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Outdoor photo at the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Bidadi Ashram, with palm trees and a concrete wall behind a crowd of devotees on sandy ground. A large information board on the left shows a map and diagrams. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a long braid stands near a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Many people in white ashram clothes, some with orange lanyards, sit on the ground or stand, and a woman in a cream sari walks at right. On the right stands a decorated red-and-orange ratha-style structure with painted deity panels, and a figure in an orange top stands near it. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd.

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Outdoor photograph of a pada yatra gathering on a paved walkway beside palm trees and a thatched hut. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a tall blue pole topped by an orange flag, while another man in a white shirt stands nearby. A bald man in a beige shirt and white dhoti stands barefoot with hands folded, and a woman in white sari with an orange border sprinkles or offers something on the ground. Behind them a large crowd in white and pale clothing fills the scene, with orange and yellow saris, colourful processional umbrellas and a roadside signboard showing a site map. Many people are barefoot and wear orange-and-white badges.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession on a dirt road in front of an ashram, with palm trees behind. Many people in white dhotis and white saris crowd the scene. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with an orange border walks ahead, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl follows. Two women in white saris with flower garlands bend forward at the front, their hands on brass plates holding offerings, performing a pada puja ritual. Behind them, a decorated palanquin with a red-and-gold canopy and striped umbrellas is carried through the crowd, and a red flag flies on a pole. A large map board reading Nandha Dhyanapeetam and Ashram stands at the left. Several people wear round ID badges.2010-07-24An outdoor evening procession on a sandy path lined with tall coconut palms and thatched huts. Around him, a large crowd of devotees in white ritual clothes, many men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white and cream saris, walks in procession. A drummer in white stands at left near painted umbrellas and decorated poles. On the right, a large banner with a portrait is mounted near a bulletin board, and a red-clad woman carrying a bag appears at left.2010-02-12Outdoor ashram scene with coconut palms and a thatched hut. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stands at left beside an orange-draped altar holding fruit, a tray and a brass vessel. Many people in white and yellow ritual clothes stand in a crowd; a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl holds a brass plate, and a man in white holds up a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure. Brass plates are set on the ground in front of the procession. A large banner shows a map and images of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. Behind, many people in white watch and photographers film.2010-07-24Outdoor ceremony on a sandy ground beside thatched-roof huts and tall coconut palms. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl carries a basket of white flowers, walking toward a circular raised earthen mound. Nearby, another man in white dhoti and a yellow-draped figure walk in procession. A woman in white sari with gold border stands at the right edge. A large crowd of seated and standing devotees, many in white with orange scarves and lanyards, watches from behind. A saffron flag hangs at the left beside a wall with a painted notice board. No identifiable a person depiction is visible.2010-07-24A large crowd of devotees in white clothes gathers on a palm-lined roadside during a procession. Many people raise their hands and some wear white shirts with saffron-coloured lanyards and small badges. A white-uniformed security volunteer in the right foreground stands among them. Behind the crowd are colourful ornamental umbrellas and a red and yellow banner on poles. A signboard on the left shows a map of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam - Bidadi Ashram. Several hundred people are visible, mostly in white.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a sandy road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall. Many people in white clothing move forward; several men wear white shirts and white dhotis, and women wear white saris. A woman in a white sari holds a framed portrait labelled "Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam" showing a figure in orange robes with a mala, and she is accompanied by others in white. A man in a white shirt with a colourful circular emblem on his chest stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in a yellow-bordered white sari with a yellow shawl stands to the right with her hands folded. In the background a decorated float or palanquin covered in red, orange and yellow flower garlands is carried by people, and a red barrier and parked white vehicle are visible at the edges.2010-07-24A procession on a dirt road between palm trees and a low concrete wall. Many devotees in white clothes walk in the crowd. In the centre, a woman in white holds a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes seated on a chair, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl on the right presses her palms together in greeting. A decorated red palanquin with garlands and a large deity or figure is visible at the upper right. A silver SUV is parked on the left. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands near the centre. Some people wear orange or yellow sashes.2010-07-24December 30 20092009-12-30December 27 20092009-12-27December 30 20072007-12-30A dirt road lined with palm trees at an ashram-style compound. On the left, a billboard reads Nithya Annadhaan with images of meditation and food distribution. A group of marchers in white and light clothing carry banners and a long green-and-white banner reading Nithyananda South Foundation down the road. Women in white and sarees line the right side, some with hands folded. Stone sculptures stand among the trees on the right. Several people in white clothing and orange sashes stand at the edge.2009-12-25