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A photo of craftsmen working outdoors at a Nithyananda Sacred Arts workshop beside thatched huts. Six men, mostly in plain shirts and dhotis, gather around a long wooden table where a large pale curved wooden piece is being shaped. One man in a white sleeveless vest and dhoti, with a rudraksha mala and bangle, steadies the curved piece while others work on it with tools. A young man in a red shirt and another in a white shirt lean in. At left, a person in white clothing with an orange-trimmed sash and a bag watches. A signboard above reads Nithyananda Sacred Arts.

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Outdoors at a dirt-yard workshop with thatched huts and palm trees behind, a group of men work on a large wooden board laid flat on a table. A man in a white sleeveless top and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands centre, holding a long curved wooden piece. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti at left, a young man with a saffron-orange shawl and a white kurta at far left, and a young man in a red shirt and checked lungi also take part. Tools lie on the wood, including a hammer and a carved wooden piece, with measuring tape visible. A small sign on a hut shows a portrait photo.2009-12-19A workshop scene outdoors beside thatched huts and palm trees. Six men stand around a long, curved wooden piece resting on a wooden workbench, possibly a carved horn or trumpet-like form with copper fittings at one end. A white-haired older man in white shirt and dhoti on the left holds one end; a bare-chested man in a white vest and dhoti wearing a rudraksha mala and gold bracelet leans over the work; a man in a white shirt stands with arms crossed; a young man in a red striped shirt and checked lungi watches; a man in a cream shirt and a man in a white shirt with a checked lungi work at the right end, hammering the copper-bound tip. A wooden carved piece lies on the bench and a hammer sits on the table. A sign on the thatched hut reads Nithyananda Sacred Arts.2009-12-19Outdoors at a rural site with thatched huts, palm trees and a red-and-white fence, three men examine a long, smooth wooden instrument resting on a plank table, with a copper-banded end; a flat carved wooden piece lies in front. On the left, a bare-torsoed man in a white vest and white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet and gestures toward the instrument. Beside him an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti watches, and a young man in a red striped shirt with a thin chain stands at right. A partly visible fourth person is behind them. No distinctive a person cues are visible; the scene reads as a workshop or craft setting.2009-12-19December 21 20092009-12-21Outdoor photo at a rustic work yard with thatched sheds and dusty ground. In the foreground, a person with long dark hair wears an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with a white and purple flower garland on the shoulders, facing away from the camera toward a large polished wooden table or box. To the left, a man in white shirt and white dhoti raises one arm, and another man in white stands nearby. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with hands folded in front of him, and a man in white shirt with a red-and-orange beaded necklace presses his palms together in greeting. A large carved stone object rests on a wooden cart at center, and stacks of planks lie to the left.2009-12-21A photograph of a thatched outdoor work area with palm fronds overhead. In the foreground a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe draped over one shoulder and a bare-armed garment, and appears to be examining a large carved wooden structure with ornate scrollwork, possibly a ratha or palanquin under construction. Beside him a man in white clothes with a saffron-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala rests his hand on the wooden frame. Three other men in white shirts and dhotis stand to the left, one holding a small book. Unfinished timber and wooden poles are visible around the site. The man in orange shows distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with the Swamiji probable cues; the page indicates he is present.2009-12-05A thatched-roof open workshop shed under palm trees where artisans are building temple furnishings. A hanging printed banner reading "Nithyananda Sacred Arts" with a portrait is tied to the thatch. Several men in white and dark dhotis or lungis stand and work among stacked copper-toned pipes, a carved wooden throne-like seat with a arched back, a carved stone lion or figure, cut stone blocks, and a wooden cart platform. A blue water container and buckets sit at the right. Clothes hang on lines at the back of the shed.2009-12-15A photograph of a carved wooden ceremonial vehicle, resembling a ratha or palanquin, with a sculpted animal head with curved horns at its front end, set on a pale wooden base. Several men stand around it, some touching and adjusting the wooden frame, one in a white shirt with an orange cloth draped over his shoulder. Behind them are palm fronds and thatched roof huts. A man in a brown sweater on the right watches. Six people are visible in total.2009-12-05December 21 20092009-12-21December 05 20092009-12-05Outdoor scene beside thatched huts under coconut palms: a wooden boat-like vehicle with a curved, carved horn-shaped prow and a frame of upright wooden posts is being built or assembled. A person in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands with back to the camera, facing the carved wooden structure. To the right, a man with a short beard wears a light patterned shirt and a dhoti-style cloth, standing near the frame. Scattered planks and timber lie on the ground beside a stone-coloured workbench.2009-12-05December 15 20092009-12-15