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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a dirt-floored ashram courtyard under trees. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap, a white-and-orange garland of flowers and a rudraksha-style cord, and holds his hands together in reverent gesture before a ritual setup. Beside him, a younger man in white dhoti and an orange shawl holds a small brass vessel. Behind them, several saffron-robed devotees and onlookers stand and watch. To the right, a raised platform holds a decorated altar with many kalasha pots, fruit, flower offerings, oil lamps, a deity murti in a gilt arch, and a small wooden seat draped in purple cloth. A banner hangs behind the altar, and a tent and bunting frame the scene.

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December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor ritual scene under a tin-roofed pavilion with palm fronds and a banner at the back. A man with long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead walks forward wearing saffron-orange robes and a long white and multicoloured flower garland with a rudraksha mala at his neck, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable) given his long swept hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala. Beside him, a younger man in white dhoti and an orange shawl walks with him. Women in white saris stand with folded hands along the sides of a ground laid with rows of white blocks and offerings, and more saffron-clad people walk in the background. The banner reads a January 2007 date.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25December 30 20062006-12-30December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor ritual ground under a tarpaulin canopy with palm fronds and coconut palms. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a white and red flower garland walks forward through the centre. He appears as a person candidate, with short dark hair and a garland, though the image is not clear enough to be certain. Around him, women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand with folded hands at several white-brick square altars with brass bowls, small oil lamps and offerings. Behind them a white banner with a printed date and portrait, and a decorated stage with red and pink flower garlands on the right. Several people in white and orange clothes stand in the background.2006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor ritual under a white tent at a temple site. A shaven-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and a long white flower garland stands barefoot before a raised platform, facing a shrine with a deity murti and an arched halo. A man in white dhoti crouches before the platform, which holds small brass and clay kalasha pots, fruit, flower offerings and brass vessels. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand around, one holding a bell or small instrument. A large banner shows a portrait of a saffron-robed figure labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, with Maha Kumbhabhisheka text. Strings of flags and a red and white cloth canopy frame the scene.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 photo at an open-air temple setup under a corrugated roof with palm trees. A banner reads "Sri Anandeshwar Temple Maha kumbabhisheka on 1st January 2007, 6 am at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi" beside a portrait labelled "Paramatmuma Nithyananda" showing a smiling person with an orange headwrap. A row of brass kalashas with mango leaves sits on a white brick platform, with oil lamps on the ground. Three figures in white dhoti and white shawl stand near the platform, and a woman in an orange sari with a beaded necklace stands at right, gesturing with one hand, in front of draped red and gold cloth and deity murtis.2006-12-27Outdoor 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.2006-12-29Outdoor 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.2006-12-29