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Outdoor seated meditation at an ashram courtyard with an orange-painted wall. Around a dozen women sit cross-legged on mats and cloth, eyes closed, in white kurtas, teal and turquoise saris, a pink-and-white shawl, and a light blue sari. A woman in a white outfit and rudraksha-style beads sits front center. Behind them a large Kannada banner shows a portrait labelled with the name Nithyananda and a shaved-headed figure in an orange turban, with a Dasara jagannatha aaradhana schedule. Colorful painted pillars and a decorated stone staircase with a dark deity statue stand at the left, and a few plastic chairs sit at the right.

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October 09 20102010-10-09A photograph of a seated group meditating outdoors on woven straw mats in front of a temple-like structure with colourful decorations, deity figures and a painted statue. In the foreground, a woman with grey hair wears a white sari with a red-and-white border, eyes closed. A blonde woman in a white kurta with a pendant necklace sits cross-legged in meditation. To the right, a woman in a pink top sits with eyes closed, and a woman in an orange sari sits nearby. Many others in white clothing sit in rows behind them. A water bottle and a cloth bag rest on the mat. A tall orange banner on the right shows a portrait labelled with a Nithyananda name and event text, with a Hindi-style script and a website address.2010-10-13A seated group of devotees meditates outdoors on woven mats along a raised paved edge beside an orange-and-white painted wall. Most have closed eyes and folded hands. Women in white salwar and kurta, a woman in a red-and-white printed top, a woman in a mustard shawl, and a woman in a green top sit close together. A woman in a red-and-maroon patterned shawl sits at right. Green shrubs and a wooden post are visible. Behind them a large orange banner advertises Dasara, Jagannatheeya Aradhana, 08 to 17 October 2010, with a deity image and a small portrait labelled with the name Paramahamsa Nithyananda. A bag and water bottles lie on the mats in front. No candidate for the a person appearance is shown in the frame.2010-09-22Outdoor photograph of a group of about twenty people seated cross-legged on mats in meditation on a raised platform before a decorated stage. Most wear white ritual clothes; a few women wear orange or pink and one wears a green top. A woman in an orange sari sits near the center, and a woman in a yellow sari sits at left. Behind them stand colourful tall decorative poles with bunting, a green leaf garland, and a shrine with a deity murti. A large orange banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban beside Kannada text and dates for a Dasara event in October 2010. Another man in an orange robe sits at far right. Red-and-white steps and a brick wall form the backdrop.2010-10-13Outdoor meditation session in front of a decorated stage at a Dasara event. About a dozen seated participants sit cross-legged on mats and rugs on a raised platform. Several women in white, mint-green, orange, pink and teal saris and salwar kameez sit with eyes closed, some wearing rudraksha-style malas. Behind them stands an orange banner with a photograph of a smiling man in an orange turban and an announcement of Dasara dates, with a person.org web address. A deity murti stands on a pedestal at the back, and colourful striped fabric hangings frame the left side. Dusty ground and a plastic chair appear in front.2010-10-12October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a seated group of about fifteen to twenty women in meditation outdoors on mats laid over a paved courtyard. Most wear white or light clothing; a woman in the foreground right wears a pale beige sari, and another in a white top wears a rudraksha mala. Several have eyes closed and hands resting in lap. Behind them is a striped red and white wall, a stone steps area with two seated people, and a dark statue of a standing figure in orange cloth. A large orange banner reads a Kannada and English event notice with a contact number and website. No visible identifiable candidate for a person is present in the scene.2010-10-06October 07 20102010-10-07A large group of women sits in rows on a raised platform outside a temple-style building with orange and white walls. Many wear white or pale saris and some wear orange, yellow or red. A woman in a red outfit with a white shawl sits at the front left with her eyes closed and face tilted upward. Behind them stands a black statue of a seated figure with a white garment and a red-orange cloth, beside a black speaker on a stand. Banners on the wall include a red Kannada-language sign and a pink poster reading Dashara celebration, with a portrait of a man in an orange turban. Potted plants and green shrubs fill the background.2010-07-23Outdoor photo at an orange-walled ashram courtyard during a Dasara event. In the foreground, a figure in an orange top and saffron-orange wrap sits cross-legged on a mat, facing away, with a red shawl beside them and a red-and-orange bead necklace. Ahead, a seated gathering of about fifteen people in white, yellow, green and orange clothes sits on a raised platform beside a red-and-white striped border. A decorated ring of coloured rangoli and white stones lies on the ground. Behind them hang a banner advertising Dasara and a notice board, with palm trees and a thatched structure beyond. a person's presence is not evident; the seated foreground figure shows no reliable cues.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated group of women in white and pastel saris sits cross-legged on mats and a red-and-blue striped rug on a paved outdoor patio, eyes mostly closed, as at a meditation session. Many wear white or cream garments, a woman in orange and a woman in yellow appear at left, and a woman in turquoise sits center. A black loudspeaker on a pole stands at left. Behind them a red banner reads Life Bliss Program, Ananda Spurana Program, 2 Days Meditation Camp, and a larger banner on the right shows a smiling saffron-robed figure beside text Welcomes you all for Navaratri celebration of the Divine Mother, Dashara Oct 8 to Oct 17 2010 every day at 5.00 pm. A portrait of a saffron-robed man with a garland appears on the banner, but the scene has no identifiable a person physically present. Green shrubs and a brick wall complete the background.Outdoor satsang at an ashram courtyard. A figure in an orange robe with long dark hair sits with their back to the camera on a low orange-cushioned seat, facing a seated audience of mostly women in white, cream and pastel saris and kurtas. A large orange banner behind the audience reads 'Dasara' with Kannada text and a portrait of a smiling man with a saffron turban and orange robe; a dark stone statue of a deity garlanded with yellow marigolds stands at the left, and a second banner shows a deity figure with a crown. A brass oil lamp sits in the foreground with red-and-white painted low wall in front. Swamiji (probable) cues on the banner portrait: saffron turban and orange robe, shown on a printed banner.2010-10-07