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Outdoors in a sandy courtyard beside an orange wall and palm trees, a silver Ford SUV with registration A04 MN4 is decorated with garlands of marigolds in yellow, red and orange, plus balloons and a small pink-and-green bow on the bonnet. A man in a white dhoti and a shaved-headed monk in an orange robe stand at the open driver's door and face each other, the monk clasping his hands. A man in a white shirt sits at the wheel. On the left, a woman in a grey jacket holds a green cloth. Behind them a large sign with a Kannada heading and an English list titled Special features of this sacred Banyan tree hangs on the wall, with a small portrait at its top left.

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December 21 20102010-12-21A silver Ford SUV on a dirt road is decorated with red, orange and yellow marigold garlands draped over the bonnet and windscreen, with pink and white flower bunches and orange and white decorative balls. A man in a white dhoti sits at the driver's wheel with the door open. A shaven-headed man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the open passenger side, and a long-haired man in white clothing talks with him. Behind them is an orange-painted wall, a notice board with Kannada text and a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam-style sign, palm trees, a yellow vehicle and a thatched hut.2011-01-28 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22December 28 20082008-12-28A silver SUV decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and a large carved wooden peacock-like vehicle ornament on its bonnet is driven forward past a white building. Several saffron-robed men walk alongside: one with a long beard and orange shawl near the driver's side, others in orange with rudraksha malas and garlands, one holding a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with tassels. A few women in white and orange salwar stand on a red carpet at left. Above the building hangs a Kannada-language sign and a poster with a grid of portrait photos reading Jayanti 2009.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28A silver SUV decorated for a welcome procession drives along a dirt road past a thatched hut and palm trees. The vehicle is draped with a long garland of yellow and red marigold flowers on its front, with a red floral heart on the side door and a bouquet of red and purple flowers on the bonnet. A man in an orange robe stands at the right edge, and a figure in orange clothing sits in the front passenger seat, partly visible through the open window. A few onlookers stand along the left side of the road, including a man in a white shirt and a child in yellow. A roadside banner reads Nithya Annadhanam with the blessings of Paramahamsa Nithyananda and shows a woman's portrait beside a large assembly of people. An orange flag is attached to the front of the vehicle.2009-12-26July 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor photo at dusk on a dirt road beside a silver pickup truck decorated with marigold garlands. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and shawl, a garland of orange flowers and bare arms with white markings, stands by the open door. Facing him, a woman in an orange sari holds a brass plate of offerings, and a man in white dhoti with a red-striped border holds a large ornate umbrella with red, green and blue fringed panels. On the right, a woman in a purple shawl and white clothing stands with palms joined, with more people in white and orange behind. Palm trees and a brick wall are in the background, and a signboard reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam - Bidadi Ashram.2010-12-21December 29 20092009-12-29A person in a saffron-orange robe and orange cloth, wearing a gold headband and layered gold-and-beaded necklaces with long swept-back dark hair, steps out of a silver minivan's open side door onto a sandy path while a woman in a cream top and orange skirt holds out a brass plate with flowers and a leaf. Several men in white dhotis with gold borders and white and gold ornaments stand with hands folded in namaskar behind them, one with white sandalwood markings on the forehead. A brick building with a signboard reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple stands behind, with palm trees and a flowering garland on the van's door handle. The scene appears to be a reception of an honoured guest at a temple.2010-12-27Outdoor photo of a silver-grey SUV decorated with garlands of white, yellow and orange flowers and a gold-coloured peacock ornament on the bonnet, parked before a white wall with the sign reading "Sri Anandeshwara Devasthana" above it. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand beside the car; one holds a long staff and another holds a ceremonial umbrella with a multicoloured canopy over a shrine on the right, which has red drapery and gold carved pillars. A bearded man in orange with a mala stands near the front of the car, and a pointing gesture is visible. Palm trees and a bright sky frame the scene, and a poster with photos is pinned to the wall.2008-12-28