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Outdoor photo at the Bidadi ashram on a dirt ground beside palm trees and a thatched hut. A man in orange robes and an orange head cloth on the left holds a silver vessel with yellow flowers and red cloth, facing an elderly bald man in orange robes and glasses who presses his palms together. To the right, another bald man in orange robes with glasses stands with palms joined in namaste, and a third orange-clad monk behind him does the same. Women in white saris stand in the background. A signboard on the left shows a map of the ashram, and a poster on the right shows a portrait of a smiling woman labelled Nithya Annadhaan of Paramahamsa Nithyananda.

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Outdoor photo at an ashram-style site with palm trees and a thatched hut behind. On the left, a man in orange robes and a head cloth, with gold necklaces and bangles, holds a silver kalasha decorated with yellow flowers, orange and red cloth and green leaves. Beside him stands a young man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala. An elderly bald man in orange robes, with glasses and sacred ash on his forehead, extends his hand toward the vessel. On the right, a man in orange robes stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a display board with colourful printed panels and women in white clothing are visible in the background.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Outdoor photo at a sandy ashram courtyard under coconut palms, with thatched huts and a white signboard reading "Dhyanapeetam - Bidadi Ashram" behind. A man in an orange shawl and dhoti holds a silver bowl of yellow marigold garlands and an orange cloth on a red-bordered tray. Three saffron-robed sannyasis stand with palms pressed together in namaste, two of them with bare heads and white forehead markings. Several people in white clothes stand in the background.2009-12-30Outdoor photo at the Bidadi ashram on a sandy ground beside thatched huts and coconut palms. A figure in a full orange robe with an orange head covering stands with back partly turned, holding a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Three saffron-robed sannyasis face him with palms pressed together in greeting; the one in the center has a light orange shawl and a shaved head, and the one on the right wears an orange robe and smiles. A young man in white clothes and a yellow shawl stands at left wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a banner reads Nithya Annadhaan and shows a mass yoga image, and a sign at left names Bidadi Ashram. Several white-clad people stand in the background.2009-12-30Outdoor photo at the Bidadi ashram grounds on a sandy courtyard beneath palm trees. A monastic in saffron-orange robes on the left holds a brass kalasha pot decorated with yellow flowers and an orange cloth, offering it to a bald, older man in peach-orange robes at centre. Two men in white dhotis with bright yellow shawls stand to the right, one holding a small hand drum. A large multicoloured canopy with red, yellow, green and blue tassels shades the group. Behind them, women in white saris stand in a loose line, and a thatched hut and an information board showing a map and photos are visible. A banner reads Nithya Dhyanapeetham with a portrait. The scene appears to be a ritual welcome with a kalasha offering.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Outdoor photo at Bidadi ashram on a sandy ground with palm trees and a thatched shed behind. On the left a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes with a red-and-orange shawl and gold bangles holds a silver kalasha pot decorated with yellow marigold garlands and orange cloth, offering it. An older bald man in orange clothing and glasses reaches out to receive it. A younger man in white dhoti with yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands behind. On the right a monk in orange with folded hands in namaste. A large display board with colourful maps is in the background. Four people are visible.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Outdoor scene at a camp with thatched huts and a large printed map board behind. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head cloth and gold necklaces holds a silver bowl of flowers, a kalasha-style vessel with an orange cloth and yellow marigold garlands, and appears to be offering it. On the right, an older bald man in orange robes stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a man in white clothes wears an identification badge, and other people stand in the background. A small sign on a thatched wall reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha.2009-12-30Outdoor photo at a village-side Bidadi Ashram event on a dirt ground beside thatched huts and palm trees. On the left, a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes, a wrapped orange head cloth and a gold chain offers a large silver vessel decorated with yellow marigold garlands and an orange cloth. On the right, an older bald man in peach-orange robes with glasses and a rudraksha mala accepts the offering with both hands. Behind them stand people in white clothes and a banner-style information board showing a map and logos of Bidadi Ashram. Several onlookers, including children in white and pink shirts, stand nearby.2009-12-30