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Aerial view of an open dusty ground at an ashram compound, seen from an elevated rooftop. A large rectangular field is filled with rows of black plastic or stone seats, possibly chairs, arranged in neat rows. Corrugated metal roofs of shipping containers or sheds sit in the foreground, and a black water tank is at left. Trees, scattered buildings and a tall flagpole with a red-and-white flag stand among the greenery, with low hills on the horizon under a pale sky. No people are clearly visible except one small figure in white near the left path. The scene is an outdoor event or seating area being prepared.

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Aerial view of an outdoor ashram ground with a large grid of rows of black chairs or seating blocks arranged in front of a white-railed platform area, set between red and multicoloured corrugated metal roofs of shipping-container-style structures. A lone person in white clothing walks on the dusty dirt path at left. An orange and white flag flies on a pole among green trees, with hills in the distance.2012-04-06Aerial view from an elevated balcony over a dry, dusty compound toward a hilly green landscape. In the foreground, corrugated metal roofs of red, white and blue-green sheets cover shipping-container-style structures. Beyond them, a large grid of rows of identical black cylindrical objects, possibly water tanks or drums, is set out behind a low white railing on bare earth. A small figure in light clothing walks along the left edge near a tall tank, and a red flag flies on a pole in the distance among trees. No identifiable a person depiction is visible.2012-04-06Aerial view of a large outdoor ritual ground at the ashram, with hundreds of rows of black shivalinga-style stone lingams set out in a grid on a white-tiled platform, bordered by white pillars and small lamps. An orange kalasha or pot sits near the centre front. Beyond, a tall flagpole flies a red flag among trees and a dirt path, with a small tented shade structure and a seated figure in orange at the far edge. A single worker in blue stands at the left edge. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2012-04-06Wide outdoor view of a large open ground laid out with rows of black stone Shiva lingams on pedestals, arranged in a grid between tall white pillars and red-and-white striped kerbs. A small white shrine structure and a flagpole stand at the far end under a blue sky with cumulus clouds. Shipping containers flank the site at left and right, with street lamps and trees behind. No people are clearly visible.2012-01-02Outdoor photograph of the 1008 Ananda Linga site with rows of black stone shivalingas set on round yoni bases across a pale concrete platform. A large central lingam stands on a wide black base with red kumkum at its foot. A forested hill rises behind a red-roofed pavilion, with white pillars, lamp posts and a few distant people in light clothing around the edges of the grounds.2011-11-10A person in orange robes with long dark hair leans over a large dark stone lingam set in a round black yoni-pitha base, one hand pressed flat on the stone. Behind them rows of many black stone lingams stand on square bases across an open courtyard, with a green forested hill and a red-roofed shed beneath a pale sky. The orange-robed figure wears red bangles and a rudraksha mala, and the scene suggests lingam worship or abhishekam. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads.2011-11-10A photograph of a vast outdoor field of rows of identical black Shiva lingams, each draped in a white cloth with an orange-and-white border and set on a white-painted square base, arranged on a concrete platform. A rudraksha mala hangs on the nearest lingam in the foreground. At the far right a decorated stage with a red-and-white canopy and a screen stands beside a white pavilion, with green hills and trees behind. A single white-clad person stands near the far left edge.2009-08-05November 10 20112011-11-10Elevated view of an outdoor site on a dry dirt ground. In the foreground a large black water tank with the partly visible white lettering 'ntex' stands beside rows of rusty red and teal corrugated metal roofs over containers. Beyond, a large grid of black cylindrical items is arranged in rows behind white fencing and white posts, with a few small figures walking along the dirt paths. Tall trees, a flagpole and distant low hills form the background under a pale sky. No clear ceremony, deity or a person depiction is visible.2012-04-06August 06 20092009-08-06October 07 20112011-10-07A photograph of a large outdoor field of black stone Shivalinga installations arranged in long rows on a wet concrete platform. Each lingam sits on a round black yoni-peetha base, and small white name plates are placed in front of many of them. Orange shipping-container style structures and a white-roofed building stand behind, with green trees and a hillside beyond. A single small figure in white clothing is visible near the containers, and a few other white-clad people are faintly visible at the right edge. A red and white painted curb borders the platform.2012-10-07