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A photograph of an exhibition stall at a person event. A young woman in a white salwar-style outfit with a white shawl stands at left, pointing at a glass display case holding a scale model of a campus with a tower and greenery. A woman in a white top and blue shawl stands behind the case, and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard and ID badge leans over the display at right. Behind them, corkboards are covered with framed photographs, and a large banner shows a smiling woman in orange with printed text about Anandeshwara Temple, a 21 feet Ananda statue, Nithyananda Multi Specialty Hospital and yoga classes. A printed portrait of a smiling woman in orange is held up by the man.

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A photograph inside a white tented exhibition stall showing a display about a person Nagar. A large banner reads Nithyanandam Nithyananda Nagar Heaven on Earth with a portrait of a smiling woman in orange and a bulleted list of features. Several saffron-robed monastics stand at a glass display case holding a miniature model of a landscaped site, while a woman in an orange sari-style outfit stands at right beside a wall of framed photographs. One monastic at left wears an orange turban and has a beard, others have shaved heads in orange and saffron robes, and one person in white stands among them. Pinned photos and posters line the wall and colourful garland-style trim decorates the banner edges.2009-12-30December 28 20092009-12-28December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph at night under a tent with strings of lights, showing devotees gathered around a long glass-topped display table holding a scale model of a green campus labelled "SALEM ASHRAM", with small buildings, pathways and trees. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at the table with hands clasped, a man in a sleeveless saffron/orange robe and rudraksha-style beaded neck cord leans over the model with hands folded, and a second saffron-robed man holds a brochure. A man in a white shirt on the left and a man in a white shirt behind them complete the group, while a saffron-robed person stands at the right edge. The man in the sleeveless saffron robe with long swept-back hair and a distinctive beaded necklace is a person candidate, but the appearance cues are not strong enough to confirm identity.2009-11-26A photograph inside a white exhibition tent at a KAILASA event. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange sari-style garment and a dark bead mala, gestures toward a glass case containing a small model of buildings and grounds. Two bearded men in orange robes and an older bald man in white stand at the case, listening. Behind them, pinned panels display framed photographs, and a tall red banner on the right shows a smiling woman in orange with a printed list of services including Health Clubs, Meditation, and Secured Life. A red carpet runs along the left edge.2009-12-30Photograph inside a white tented exhibition hall at an ashram event. A woman in a bright orange sari stands at the right, gesturing toward a wall of photographs, pointing at pictures of activities. A group of about eight men in orange, white and saffron clothing crowds in from the left, several with shaved heads, one in an orange robe and white shawl, others in white shirts. Red, blue and white plastic chairs sit in the foreground. On the left, glass display cases hold framed photos and printed panels. A large banner reads Nithyanandam Nagar, Heaven on Earth, listing features such as Anandeshwara Temple, 21 feet Ananda Linga and Nithyananda Vidyalayam. A poster on the right promotes free medical camps with photos of doctors treating patients. Plants and a green model sit at lower right.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph taken at night under a tent at an event, showing a man in a saffron/orange sleeveless robe with a red tilak on his forehead leaning over a glass-topped scale model display labelled "SALEM ASHRAM", which shows miniature buildings, green lawns, palm trees and pathways. Beside him a man in a white shirt with a lanyard stands with arms folded, and several people in white and orange clothing with lanyards watch the model. Strings of lights hang overhead. Whether the saffron-robed man is a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2009-11-26December 28 20092009-12-28Indoor exhibition booth photographed at close range. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and an orange turban, with a floral garland draped over his shoulder, leans over a painted relief model of mountains, rivers and a coastline with small temple-like structures. Standing behind him, a woman in a blue patterned sari points at the model while a woman in a green sari, a man in a striped shirt and a young man in white look on. A younger woman in blue sits at the table. Behind them, printed posters show a portrait photograph garlanded with marigolds, group photos and a banner reading HOPE. The man in orange does not show clearly enough to be matched to any candidate, so his role is given as a devotee at the exhibit.2009-02-06A photograph inside a tented exhibition hall showing a glass-topped scale model of a township with green lawns, small buildings, a winding path and power pylons. A man with long dark hair and an orange sleeveless top stands at the right, leaning over the model and pointing down at it. Around the model, five men in orange and saffron robes and a white-clad elder watch and look down; one at far left wears an orange turban. Behind them, red-framed display boards hold photographs, and a tall red banner reads 'Anandeshwar' and '21 Feet Anand...', 'Nithyananda Health Club', 'Meditation & ...', 'Secured Living', 'Community Living' and 'Once in a Lifetime'. Framed portrait cards on the glass show a smiling figure in orange with a rudraksha mala.2009-12-30December 28 20092009-12-28