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Photograph of the entrance to a temple-style pavilion draped in orange and purple cloth, with a painted arch of Hindu deities above. A large banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha with a portrait of a smiling woman in a red sari with raised hands, labelled with a caption on the lower banner. Devotees in saffron, pink and white saris and shawls crowd the doorway, some carrying bags, while a man in a grey jacket stands at the left. Stone carved pillars frame the entrance, with nandi bulls on the roof, and a motorcycle is parked at the right.

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A photograph of a festival entrance decorated with an orange and red canopy hung beneath a colourful temple gateway. Above the entrance, a painted arch depicts multiple Hindu deities in an ornate frieze. A large banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha hangs over the entrance, showing a portrait of a smiling woman in a red sari, presumably a devotee or dignitary, though this is a printed image. Visitors in saris, salwar kameez and jackets walk along a path lined with strings of lights and a green carpet toward a bright interior with a decorated deity murti. Men in shirts and jackets stand near the entrance, and a woman in a pink sari stands at the right edge.2013-02-07Outdoor festival entrance to a person Dhyanapeetha pavilion with an orange canopy and a painted gopuram-style top panel showing multiple deities. A large banner shows a smiling man with raised hands in saffron clothing, labelled as the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha portrait. A gilded palanquin-style structure with a blue and white canopy stands in the doorway, and speakers sit at its base. Several visitors in casual and light clothing stand nearby, including a woman in a red and blue sari with a shawl and a man in a brown jacket. Shoes are piled at the right side, and stone-textured backdrop panels frame the entrance.2013-02-12Photograph of the entrance to a temporary a person Dhyanapeeta pavilion at a camp site, framed by a large orange tarpaulin canopy and a painted gopuram-style backdrop of colourful deity figures in relief. A banner above the entrance shows a portrait of a smiling man with long hair, red-and-saffron cloth and a red tilak, hands raised in greeting, beside Devanagari and English text reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeeta. Crowds of men in shirts and trousers press toward the dark doorway, where a woman in an orange-and-cream sari walks along the brick pavement. Ornate pillars and hanging decorations are visible inside the tent. The portrait on the banner is a printed depiction, not a person in the scene.2013-02-06Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered at the entrance of an orange-canopied temple-style pavilion. A banner over the entrance reads "Nithyananda Dhyanapeeta" and shows a portrait labelled with the same name. Inside, a deity murti is visible beneath decorative garlands and hangings. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands on bare feet among devotees. Men and women in yellow, turquoise, pink and red saris and dhotis move through the sandy ground, and a girl in turquoise stands near a woman with a walking stick. Grey carved stone panels frame the entrance, and a uniformed security guard stands at the left edge.2013-02-12Photograph of an entrance to a person Dhyanapeetha event site at dusk. A large banner above the gate shows a portrait labelled "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha" and "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha" with a website URL; the portrait shows a smiling figure with dark hair in a red garment. Beneath it, an orange-draped tent-like gateway with hanging lamps and decorative poles leads into a lit inner area with golden decorations. Carved stone pillars frame the entrance and a white-capped bearded mustached man stands in a white kurta. Several people walk on a brick pavement: a woman in a green sari with red shawl at left, a small child in grey, a man in a dark sweater, a man in a tan jacket, and a man on a motorcycle at right. Printed notices hang on the orange cloth.2013-02-07Looking up at an ornate temple-style gopuram entrance decorated with painted deities in arched niches and colourful floral motifs. A banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha with a portrait of a woman in red and gold sari with hands raised in blessing. An orange cloth canopy hangs over the doorway, with a blue cloth draped at the right side and small lanterns hanging beneath. No people are visible.2013-02-09February 07 20132013-02-07Outdoor photo at a person Dhyanapeetha entrance decorated with an orange canopy, with a golden palanquin-like vehicle with a flower garland and colourful umbrellas at left. A large crowd of devotees presses forward: a bare-chested man in white dhoti with orange cloth, a man in a purple cap, women in colourful saris, and a man with a pink-striped turban at right. A banner above reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha and shows a portrait of a smiling woman's figure in hand gesture. Stone carved pillars and nandi statues frame the gate.2013-02-11February 11 20132013-02-11February 06 20132013-02-06February 12 20132013-02-12February 06 20132013-02-06