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A night photograph of an outdoor roadside hoarding in front of an orange-painted compound wall, lit by a bright street lamp with palm trees behind. The large yellow and orange banner shows a figure in red and gold ceremonial attire seated on an ornate throne, with a crown-like headdress, flanked by several men in white shirts and dhotis offering flowers and garlands. Below is a smaller banner reading Nithyananda Vedic Temple around the world, and a tree stands in the foreground with footwear scattered on the sandy ground.

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A night scene outside a walled compound with palm trees and a young green tree. A large yellow and orange banner on a pole shows a seated figure in red and gold robes with a crown, surrounded by several men in white shirts and dhotis, one holding a rope-like object near a golden seat. A smaller white banner on the left shows a woman's portrait labelled "Nithyananda Vedic Temple around the world". Several pairs of sandals lie on the dirt ground, and a small handwritten sign rests in the soil. No people are standing in the scene itself.2010-10-13A night photograph of a large outdoor street banner on an orange-brown boundary wall, lit by a streetlamp, with palm trees and a small tree in front. The banner shows a central figure seated on a throne-like seat, wearing red and orange robes, a red crown-like headdress and garlands, while several men in white shirts stand around him, some with hands raised in a welcoming gesture. Kannada and English text runs across the banner. Below it, a smaller white banner shows a woman's portrait, and a few pairs of sandals lie on the dirt ground near a sign asking visitors to leave footwear behind. No physical people are clearly visible in the foreground.2010-10-13A large outdoor banner with a yellow and orange background, mounted on a wall at night beside a tree and palm fronds. The banner shows a printed photograph of a man in an orange-red shawl and orange garment seated on a white throne, wearing a long flower garland and a red and gold turban, with several men in white shirts and dhotis around him, some bending to touch his feet or garland him. Ornate gold border columns frame the image. Printed Kannada and English text announces an honouring ceremony held on 15-08-2010 by K. Gollahalli Gramapanchayat, Bangalore South. Because a printed caption names the honoured figure, the banner is attributed to a portrait labelled Parama Poojya Sri Sri Sri Nithyananda Maha Swamiji's. Circular logo in the top-left corner.2010-10-13An outdoor village scene on a dirt path lined with tall coconut palms. A crowd of mostly men and women walks toward the right, the men in white shirts and white dhotis, several women in cream and orange saris, and some carrying cloth tote bags. A large orange and yellow banner on the right shows a seated figure in orange and red robes with a crown, beside a framed group photograph, with Kannada text printed on it. A smaller banner and a map-like board stand behind the crowd, with thatched huts and a blue-and-white tent beyond. Orange flowers appear in the lower left corner.2010-10-21A young man in an orange saffron sleeveless garment with a dark rudraksha mala stands with eyes closed in the foreground, a red tilak mark on his forehead, long dark hair falling behind him. Behind him, a large yellow banner shows a seated figure in orange and red robes with a flower garland, surrounded by men in white shirts and dhotis offering hands in greeting. A grey stone deity murti stands at the right edge beside a green sapling and stone plinths on a dirt ground.2010-08-30October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesEvening outdoor ritual at night beneath palm trees. Three shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls, wearing long gold-toned beaded necklaces, raise brass vessels with lit flames and bells in their hands during an aarti. Behind a low wooden-and-white table with brass plates, bowls and a bell, a seated audience in white clothing fills plastic chairs. A large wooden drum and a feathered fly-whisk stand at left. Stone sculptures of deities and a tall yellow pole stand at right, and a yellow banner at upper left shows printed figures and Kannada script.2010-09-05Night procession outdoors where devotees gather under a colourful umbrella decorated with a bird emblem and floral motifs. A man in white holds a framed portrait garlanded with orange flowers, while nearby a man in orange robes holds a small basket offering. Two men in orange sannyasi robes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, one bare-chested with a sacred thread. Behind them a banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha Mahasamsthana and orange flags are visible. Many people in white and orange stand along the path.2011-12-31Outdoor photo of a open-sided event tent with a red and yellow striped canopy set on a dirt ground. A tall vertical banner on the right shows a standing figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron head wrap, and a rudraksha mala, with hands folded and one finger raised, in front of a tree trunk; this is a printed banner depiction. Two men in white kurtas stand under the tent near steel pots and cooking vessels, and a person in orange clothing stands at the right edge. A banner across the top reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Welcomes you with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda in a white turban and a smaller image of a deity murti. Two white hanging panels below carry Kannada text and photos. Some people are visible under the tent, so the physical people count is 2-5.2007-07-23 +1 copiesA stage event with a large backdrop reading 'ನಿತ್ಯಾನಂದ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ' (Nithyananda Lakshmi) and 'ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭ' (inauguration ceremony), with a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban at left and a painted deity image at right. A central figure in an orange robe, orange turban and rudraksha mala sits in a cushioned orange chair, with bare feet on a low orange footstool. Flanking him are seated men in orange robes and white shirts, other seated men in white kurtas and dhotis, and standing figures in white with yellow shawls near the back. A large brass lamp with flower garlands stands at right on the stage, and a bouquet of flowers lies at the lower left.2010-09-20March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copies