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A group of devotees sits cross-legged with eyes closed on woven mats in front of an orange-walled hall labelled Sri Anandeshwara. Most wear white or cream clothing, while a few wear saris in pink, green and beige, and a woman in a tan headscarf sits near the front. Two dark stone statues with orange garlands flank the open doorway, and a large orange banner on the right shows a smiling saffron-robed figure labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda beside text about meditation sessions. Several people are seated on the steps and at the back, and a small child sits among the adults.

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Outdoor photo of a seated group of devotees in meditation on a raised red-and-white striped platform in front of an orange building labelled Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Many women sit cross-legged in white, cream, blue, teal and pink clothes, some with eyes closed, hands folded or palms on laps. A woman in a light blue shawl sits near the centre-right, and a woman in an orange top sits to the right. Two stone deity statues flank the temple doorway, and a black speaker stands on a stand. On the right, a banner shows a saffron-turbaned figure beside the words Life Bliss, Physical Health, Mental Health and Basic Truths. Approximately 20 people are visible, several partly cropped at the edges.2010-08-08A row of about a dozen women sits cross-legged on a raised white-and-red edged platform outside a building with a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple, many with eyes closed as if meditating. Most wear white or cream dress with yellow, orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces; one woman on the right wears an orange shawl and light pink outfit. Behind them a dark stone statue of a seated deity stands on a pedestal and a large red banner advertises a Life Bliss Program (Ananda Spurana Program) 2 Days Meditation Camp, showing a smiling figure in orange turban and saffron robes. Potted plants and a loudspeaker stand nearby.2010-08-03Outdoor photo of devotees seated in rows on a red-and-white striped platform in front of an orange-walled building with the sign "SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE" above an open doorway. Two dark deity murtis flank the entrance. Women in white, pink, yellow and blue saris and a woman in a grey shawl with blue dupatta sit in meditative posture, some in white clothing with rudraksha-style necklaces. A large banner on the right reads "Life Bliss Program" with a saffron-turbaned portrait and the list of 2 Days Meditation Camp topics. A dirt path, palms and shrubs fill the foreground. No individual is identifiable as a person; the portrait on the banner is a printed depiction.2010-08-08December 31 20102010-12-31July 23 20102010-07-23A group of about twenty people sit cross-legged in meditation on mats outside a terracotta-coloured temple with red and white striped borders. The temple sign reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas, and others in light shirts, sit in rows on the paved platform in front of steps where more people sit. Two stone statues in saffron-draped robes stand flanking the doorway. A red banner on the right advertises a Life Bliss Program with a 2 days meditation camp. A man in the front centre wears a light grey kurta and a rudraksha-style necklace, and a bald man in a white kurta sits beside him wearing dark glasses and a beaded necklace.2010-09-18Outdoor photo at the Sri Anandeshwara Temple entrance, a red-orange building with a signboard reading SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE above an open doorway. A line of women sits on a raised red-and-white striped platform with eyes closed in meditation, most dressed in white with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; a few wear orange or saffron. A black speaker stands at the platform, a white-clad attendant stands in the doorway, and a dark stone deity murti stands to the left beside potted plants. Strings of lights decorate the wall, and a blue sign reads Mobile Camera.2010-07-27A group of about twelve women sit cross-legged in meditation on a raised concrete platform with mats in front of a terracotta-coloured temple building. Their clothing includes white with orange or red borders, bright orange saris, green saris and a dark maroon shawl, with several wearing rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Two dark stone deity statues stand flanking white steps leading to the temple doorway. A blue sign beside them lists photography rules, and a board reads Sri Anandeshwar Mandir. Green plants and a palm grow along the path.2010-07-15Outdoor scene at an ashram temple courtyard. Several devotees sit cross-legged in meditation on woven mats along a red-and-white low wall. Clothing includes white garments, a bright turquoise shawl, a coral-pink head covering, and an orange robe worn by a woman on the right. A sign on the orange-painted building reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple, and a smaller sign reads Sri Anandeshwar Mothi. A dark deity murti stands near the steps of the temple doorway, and a speaker stands on a tripod nearby. Green plants and trees surround the courtyard.2010-08-06A photograph of a group of about fifteen men seated cross-legged on woven mats in front of an orange-and-white temple building with a sign reading "SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE". Most wear white dhotis and white shirts, some with sacred threads and tilak marks, while others wear striped or orange shirts. Their eyes are closed in meditation. Two dark stone deity statues stand on pedestals beside the entrance steps, and a poster on the wall shows a saffron-robed figure above the words "Life Bliss Program". Potted plants and marigolds line the walkway.2010-08-08A photograph of a group of people seated in meditation on woven mats on a paved courtyard in front of a red and white painted temple facade. A sign above the doorway reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple. Most men wear white dhotis and shirts, some in grey or light blue, with rudraksha malas around their necks. Several sit with eyes closed, hands resting on their knees. A red and white striped border runs along the wall and stairs, and a banner on the right advertises a Life Bliss Program. A statue stands at the left side of the entrance. Approximately twenty people are visible.2010-09-18Outdoor seated gathering in front of an orange-painted building with the signboard "SRI ANANDESHWARA TEMPLE" above its entrance. Two dark stone statues of standing figures flank the doorway. Many devotees sit on mats in white and cream clothing, some with garlands and beaded necklaces, while women in saffron, orange and red saris sit among them. A banner reads "Guru Purnima" with a portrait and the year 2010. Several people in the rows sit with hands folded in prayer, and a loudspeaker stands near the entrance. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2010-07-23