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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a decorated stage. On the left, a framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair and an orange garland hangs above a flower-covered golden table. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl sits at the table with ritual items before him. A crowd of devotees stands behind a canopy with red and white draping, including women in colourful saris and children, two boys in front holding yellow bags. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person.

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October 15 20112011-10-15October 15 20112011-10-15A photograph of an outdoor procession on a decorated ratha-style float. Under a red and gold canopy, a large framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" sits at the centre, garlanded with orange and pink flowers and set on a flower-strewn platform. On the left, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside floral garlands. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the centre, with a standing devotee in a light blue sari and blue top before him, both with hands held together in reverence. Several spectators in bright clothing stand behind the float under trees.2011-10-15October 15 20112011-10-15October 15 20112011-10-15A shaved-headed young priest in a white dhoti and white shoulder cloth sits behind an orange cloth-covered table, handing out small packets or notes to a crowd of boys and young people. Behind him, a large gilded framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a yellow-and-red marigold garland is set on the table, with a basket of flowers and offerings beside it. Several boys in shirts and checked clothing reach forward with outstretched hands. Printed banners and posters hang on the wall in the background, and palm trees are visible.2011-10-15October 15 20112011-10-15October 15 20112011-10-15September 11 20102010-09-11A photograph of an outdoor tent with yellow and red striped and gold draped canopy, where people sit at long tables covered with green banana leaves being served a meal. On the right, several men in white dhotis and saffron-toned shawls stand with palms pressed together near a white-draped offering table holding brass lamps and flowers. A large framed portrait on the right shows a man with a saffron turban and dark beard, labelled with a printed caption, and another smaller framed portrait hangs on the left tent pole. Several women in white saris and children are seated among the guests.2007-06-13 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20102010-09-11August 17 20072007-08-17 +2 copies