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Outdoor photo at a temple-side path lined with palms and a thatched shelter. A young sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a red tilak walks centre-left, smiling and gesturing with one hand while holding a tray of flowers, fruit and offerings. Beside him an older bearded man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl carries a matching offering tray. To the right a bearded sannyasi in orange robes walks barefoot. Other devotees in white and orange clothing stand near a silver car on the left. Above them hangs a strand of colourful tassels and paper decorations. A tall banner behind shows a framed portrait and the words Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Outdoor photo at a dusty compound with a block wall, palm trees and a silver car door open at left. A man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron shawl, forehead marking and long dark hair stands centre, smiling and walking forward. Facing him, a woman in white clothes with a white top holds a woven basket with a brass tray, green leaves and a yellow fruit or offering. Around them several young men in white kurtas with orange shawls stand, one with a rudraksha mala and a tilak, and one at left in orange robes near the car.2008-08-07A procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. In the foreground, a long-haired young man in orange robes with a white and red flower garland walks forward, smiling, holding a few yellow flowers. Beside him, another man in orange with a yellow-flower garland carries a brass plate of yellow flowers. Behind them, men in orange carry tall poles with embroidered orange and gold banners and saffron flags. Men in white dhotis and shirts, some with yellow shawls and mala necklaces, walk or stand behind them, and a small child is held up at right. A wheeled float decorated with yellow flowers and green leaves appears at right edge, with smoke rising in the background. Unsure if the long-haired figure is a candidate; appearance is ambiguous, so no identification is made.2008-12-23December 31 20062006-12-31December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a sandy path at an ashram, with palm trees and a thatched hut behind. Four men in orange saffron robes lead, one with a long dark beard and bare feet, and one in the middle wearing a white and red-orange flower garland with a red floral necklace and shaved-looking head. Behind them stand men in white dhotis and yellow sashes holding ornate orange and multicolored canopy poles over the group. A man in white with a red-orange shawl walks at the left edge. Several people follow in white and yellow attire. A dark stone sculpture stands at the right, and a green map board is displayed near the huts.2010-02-12December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor reception beside a white car under coconut palms. A bearded man in orange robes and a reddish-pink shawl holds a silver tray with a brass pot wrapped in jasmine garlands and mango leaves, a welcoming offering. A bald older sannyasi in orange robes stands at the car door with palms pressed together in namaste. On the left, two men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and an orange-robed man stand with hands folded in prayer, and a man in a yellow shawl stands at the right edge. Vibhuti marks show on a forehead of the man in white.2009-10-15A procession of barefoot devotees walks along a dirt path outdoors beneath palm trees. Two men in saffron-orange robes carry tall fringed ceremonial banners with red and blue emblems on poles. A man in a hot pink robe wears a gold-coloured garland and smiles while walking in the centre. On the right, a bald man in an orange robe and gold necklace carries a decorated brass kalasha with flowers and fruit. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk in line, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border stands with palms pressed together. Stone deity murtis and statues stand beside the path on the right, and a small signboard is visible at left.2010-12-26A procession moves along a sandy path past palm trees and rows of dark stone sculptures. A man in front wears a saffron-orange robe with a long garland of white flowers and red blossoms, walking barefoot with a bright yellow-and-orange canopy above him. Behind him, another saffron-robed person walks alongside, and several people in white dresses with yellow shawls follow carrying an umbrella-like canopy with colourful tassels. On the left, a bald man in orange robes holds a brass tray or offering plate. Kolam designs are drawn on the ground and a stone pedestal with flower offerings sits at the right edge.2010-02-12December 23 20082008-12-23December 31 20092009-12-31