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Outdoor temple-site photograph under a tarpaulin canopy with pink and gold draped cloth and palm trees. On the left, two men in white ritual clothes stand at a flower-garlanded altar, one with hands raised in worship. Behind an altar of deity murti, a seated woman in orange robes and a white and red flower garland sits on a white cushioned seat with an orange and green cloth before her. A standing figure in orange robes with a white garland stands at right beside a deity murti. A banner reads Maha kumbabhisheka on 1st January 2007 at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, and shows a portrait of a man in orange headwear labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Small signs read This deity goes to Vancouver and This deity goes to Malaysia. Brass vessels, offerings and a kalasha sit on the altar.

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Outdoor temple-ceremony photograph under a corrugated tin shelter with white cloth backdrop and palm trees. A large banner shows a portrait of a smiling man with orange head covering and long hair, labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with the Sri Anandeshwar Temple announcement text. Behind a tiered offering table of fruit, brass vessels, kalasha pots and pineapples, a deity murti stands beneath a colourful arched frame. Two priests in white and orange robes stand at a raised platform in the centre. On the right, a seated man in orange robes and a white floral garland sits on a white chair beside a brass lamp, with a decorated red and pink drape behind him.2006-12-29Outdoor temple ritual under a corrugated tin canopy with palm trees behind. A large banner at upper left reads Sri Anandeshwar Temple, Maha kumbabhisheka on 1st January 2007, 6 am, at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, and shows a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Several men in white dhotis and orange-trimmed shawls sit cross-legged on a raised white brick platform before rows of brass pots, banana and fruit offerings, and a flower-garlanded central arrangement. On the right, a seated figure in an orange shawl and garland sits on a draped dais near a small table with a deity murti, with a standing attendant in white nearby. Devotees in white kneel and sit in the foreground with hands folded in namaste. Pink and maroon drapes hang behind the dais, and a deity murti shrine stands at left under a colourful arch.2006-12-29Outdoor photograph of a temple setup under a corrugated metal roof and white tarpaulin. On the left, a large altar with a decorated deity murti set in an arched frame, surrounded by rows of fruit, pineapples, bananas and flowers on a raised platform of white blocks. A poster banner hangs above showing a bearded man in orange, labelled as a portrait. A seated man in an orange robe with a long dark hair and a white garland of flowers sits on a cushioned white chair at right, with a standing figure in saffron robes nearby and musicians behind a drum set. A small figure in orange stands near the altar and a red and gold cloth hangs on the right. Blue bunting decorates the upper right.2006-12-29Outdoor ritual under a corrugated metal canopy at an open-air ceremonial site. A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a white and red flower garland sits with his back partly toward the camera, facing a decorated altar. Rows of brass and clay kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconuts stand on white block platforms, with marigold garlands, brass vessels and a silver bowl nearby. Behind the altar is a deity murti in a gold arch with colourful painted border. Two men in white clothes with orange shawls sit at left, one reading or chanting from a book. A pink drape and a banner reading Sri Anandeshwar Temple Maha Kumbabhisheka and a portrait of a smiling man in an orange headdress appear in the background.2006-12-29A photograph of a temple ritual under a corrugated tin canopy at a Bidadi site. A seated figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland and red flowers sits on a low platform with a cushion, hands together, facing a shrine. Before him are rows of small brass and clay kalasha pots, a silver vessel, brass lamps and marigold garlands on a mat. Behind the shrine, a gold deity murti with a decorated arch stands on a red-draped table. A banner shows a saffron-turbaned smiling man, a person in a saffron turban, beside a printed banner reading Maha Kumbhabhisheka. A man in white stands at right by a camera operator, and a fan sits beside them. A priest in white sits at left near a silver pot.2006-12-29Outdoor temple ceremony under a canvas canopy at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, with palm trees behind. A vertical banner reads Sri Anandeshwar Temple, Maha Kumbabhisheka on 1st January 2007, showing a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda in a saffron turban. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit before a raised white block platform holding brass vessels, a decorated kalasha-style arch, garlands, and rows of small clay or metal pots. Deity murtis stand on a draped altar at left. One man in white raises both hands in prayer. A seated figure at right in saffron and garland sits on a white cushioned seat near a pink-draped backdrop; a second person in white stands at a table nearby. Devotees sit on the ground at the front, including a young child in yellow clothes.2006-12-29Outdoor ritual scene under a corrugated metal canopy with palm trees beyond. A large yellow-patterned stage holds a tiered arrangement of coconuts, a rangoli-like floral layout, brass vessels, a kalasha and fruit offerings, with a multi-coloured arched frame and deity murtis. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit at the altar performing puja with folded hands, while devotees, including children, sit on the mats in front. A printed banner reads Sri Anandeshwar Temple, Maha Kumbabhisheka, with a portrait labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda in orange turban and robe, and a sign on the right says This deity goes to Australia. Red and gold drapes hang behind a seated figure in white.2006-12-29A photograph of an outdoor temple ritual under a corrugated tin canopy with a pink and white draped backdrop. In the foreground, a figure in an orange robe and a white-and-red flower garland sits on a white cloth seat, facing the altar, with long dark hair visible. Before them stand rows of decorated kalasha pots wrapped in woven baskets and marigold garlands, along with brass vessels and oil lamps on a low brick platform. Behind the altar is a banner reading "Maha kumbabhisheka" with a portrait of a saint in a red turban, and a deity murti set in an ornate arch. A white-robed attendant and a cameraman stand at right beside a pedestal fan. Bunting is strung across the top.2006-12-29A photograph of an outdoor ritual under a corrugated tin canopy at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi. A man in an orange robe with a large white and red flower garland sits on the right, facing a decorated altar with a golden arch and deity murti figures. Rows of kalasha pots with coconuts and green leaves are arranged on white blocks in the foreground, with a silver vessel at centre. Two men in white clothes with orange shawls sit at left, one holding a palm-leaf book. A cameraman films at the right edge. A banner reads Maha kumbabhisheka celebrations for the Sri Anandeshwar Temple. The seated man in orange wears a garland and sits beside the altar, consistent with a ritual homa or abhishekam setting.2006-12-29Outdoor temple consecration preparation under a corrugated metal canopy at Sri Anandeshwar Temple, Bidadi. A large banner reads Maha kumbabhisheka on 1st January 2007 at Dhyanapeetam, featuring a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a deity poster on the right. Beneath it, a golden arched gateway with a red and white border frames small deity murtis on a red-draped platform, surrounded by rows of decorated brass and clay kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconuts. A silver vessel stands on a brick platform spread with mats and marigold garlands. Two priests in white dhotis with orange shawls sit at left, one chanting with hands joined. On the right, a seated sannyasi in orange clothing and white-and-red flower garlands faces away, with an attendant in white and orange standing beside him. Tent drapes in red and pink hang behind.2006-12-29A photograph of an outdoor ritual setting under a corrugated tin canopy with white draping. A seated man with long dark hair, a flower garland and an orange robe sits on a white-cushioned chair to the right, appearing to preside over the altar. Behind him a standing figure in orange robes stands near a drum set, and another person in white clothing is partly visible at the left edge. The altar holds a set of small deity murti figures and a decorated arch in pink and green, flanked by kalasha-style pots, fruit arrangements, flowers, and a silver bowl on a raised platform of white blocks. A printed banner reads Sri Anandeshwar Temple Maha kumbabhisheka on 1st January 2007, 6 am at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, with a portrait of a man in an orange turban. Blue and white bunting hangs at the right. The setting suggests a temple consecration at the Bidadi ashram, and the seated man's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable) given his long hair, orange robe and garland.2006-12-29An open-air ritual outdoors under a corrugated tin canopy at a temple site with a dirt floor and white brick platforms. A large banner reads Sri Anandeshwar Temple Maha kumbhabhisheka on 1st January 2007, 6 am, at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, and shows a saffron-robed figure. Several priests in white dhotis and orange-saffron shawls sit at the platform, one tending a fire or lamp. Rows of small brass kalasha pots are arranged before a decorated gold arch and deity murti figures. A woman in an orange sari with a flower garland sits to the right beside a deity murti draped in orange cloth, and a woman in a red sari with a braid sits in the foreground. Bowls, marigolds and banana leaves surround the ritual setup.2006-12-29