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A photograph of devotees gathered at a temple entrance with orange-painted walls. On the left, a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala presses his palms together in greeting. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti holds a marigold-style garland, and a man in white kurta with glasses holds his hands in namaste while receiving a garland. Several onlookers stand behind, including a young man in a blue hoodie and grey trousers, and others in white kurtas and light blue shirts. A small shrine opening with orange cloth is visible in the background, a plaque on the left wall reads a request to respect the shrine of Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda, and a dark board with white text hangs on the right wall.

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November 21 20112011-11-21A photograph of a red-walled corridor where a shaved-headed sannyasi in orange robes and a rudraksha mala garlands a seated elderly man with a fresh orange-and-white flower garland. Beside them a man in white dhoti with gold border and beaded necklace holds a garland, while a bald man in white and a man in white kurta stand by. A wall notice reads Please respect the privacy of Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The scene resembles a devotee receiving garlanding and blessing at a temple corridor.2011-11-21A photograph of an orange-walled building with a black signboard listing names beside an entrance. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange shawl over orange clothing and rudraksha beads, smiling as he walks forward. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts stand to the right: the one in the middle holds a brass kalasha with an orange cloth, and the one on the right, with a yellow shawl, holds a silver plate of flower petals. A woman in white with dark hair stands at left, and a few more people in white are visible behind, some in white saris. Steps, a red railing and potted plants frame the scene. a person: the central figure's long swept hair and orange shawl are cues, but the depiction is in person and the identification rests on appearance alone.2011-08-10December 11 20112011-12-11June 01 20092009-06-01A photograph inside a temple-style hall with orange-painted walls. A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala drapes a garland of orange flowers over the neck of a man in white kurta who bows his head forward. Behind them a bald figure in orange and another in white dhoti hold garlands; several men in shirts and trousers stand watching on the right, and a wall map of temples and a black board sign are visible. A red-cushioned seat sits at left.2011-11-21July 21 20102010-07-21Photograph of a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A bald man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands barefoot, receiving a marigold garland from a man in a striped shirt who bows forward. Nearby, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand around, one with a shaved head. An older man in a pink shirt and beige trousers presses his palms together at left. A red-cushioned chair and a wall map with the word Vedic are visible in the background. A wall-mounted speaker and a banana leaf appear at the top.2011-11-21Outdoor photo of a welcome ceremony on a dirt ground in front of a decorated tent. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe wears a thick garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, with a gold-toned bead strand at his chest, and smiles. A man in white shirt and trousers with folded hands bows toward him, while a man in white with a yellow shawl and a gold-rimmed plate stands nearby. A man in an orange robe holds a tall golden staff on the right, a person in white kneels in the foreground, and a cameraman in an orange garment films beside a water tank. Several people in white and orange are visible.2009-12-23Outdoor temple courtyard scene with a white-walled building behind, a sign board and a wall clock. A bald, bare-headed man in white robes with a shawl stands at centre, hands pressed in namaste. Several saffron-robed monks in orange garments and flower garlands stand to the right, one with palms joined and another holding a garland. Men in white kurtas are gathered behind, and striped umbrellas stand at left. Green banana leaves are held by a person in orange, and brass lamps stand at right beside a dark blue curtain and a stone pillar with carved detail.2009-06-01August 10 20112011-08-10November 21 20112011-11-21