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A crowd of men and women reaches forward with cupped hands toward a shaved-headed man in an orange garment and rudraksha mala, who pours or distributes from a steel vessel over a large blue basin. A woman in orange stands behind a striped and tasselled canopy in red, blue and white, holding a phone up. Behind them, an orange-and-white banner reads Nithyanandapuram. Many people press close with hands extended, some in white shirts and striped clothing. The rudraksha mala and orange robe mark a sannyasi giving out prasadam or water. a person identity is not established from appearance.

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January 04 20122012-01-04January 03 20122012-01-03A photograph of an outdoor relief distribution in a crowded street. A shaved-headed monk in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala extends his arm toward the crowd, while a long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala leans forward over a green basin holding foil-wrapped packets. Other saffron-robed attendants and a white-clad man with a gold-bordered dhoti are nearby. Women in orange and multicoloured saris watch from behind a red-and-white canopy, and a banner beside them shows a smiling portrait labelled Nithyananda. a person cues are weak in this crowd; the long-haired robed figure is identified only by role as an attendant distributing packets.2012-01-03Outdoor relief distribution under a striped canopy with red, green, blue and white fringe. A woman in an orange sari with a gold necklace and red garland kneels beside a blue basin, handing out items to children. Two men in saffron robes stand behind her, one holding small papers. A man in a white t-shirt with a rudraksha mala crouches at right. A woman in white with a long braid and glasses watches at left. Behind them a banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham, beside a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes. A video camera operator films at right and onlookers crowd the frame.2012-01-03January 03 20122012-01-03January 03 20122012-01-03January 03 20122012-01-03A crowd surrounds an orange-robed man with long hair and rudraksha malas who pours water from a glass into a green basin held by a bare-chested assistant. A striped red, green and white canopy with fringe stands above them, and a banner behind shows a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a printed Tamil caption. Devotees in saffron, white and purple reach toward the basin, and a woman with white flowers in her hair stands in front. A man in white shirt and rudraksha mala stands on the left.2012-01-03January 03 20122012-01-03A crowd gathers outdoors under a red, green and white fringed canopy. A saffron-robed person with long dark hair and rudraksha malas stands centre, handing food packets from a green basin to people below. Behind them a banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a portrait labelled Nithyananda. A bald man in saffron stands at right beside a video camera, and a white-clad man is at left. Many women and men reach forward, and an elderly woman with white hair faces the basin.2012-01-03An outdoor relief distribution in daylight beneath a red, green and orange fringed canopy. A figure with long swept-back hair wears orange robes, a large ornate gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and reaches into a blue tub of foil-wrapped packets while children crowd in to receive them. Around them, saffron-robed men and a white-clad man with a rudraksha mala stand near a banner, and a woman in white with glasses and a mala holds a phone at left. A cameraman films from the right, and a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure is propped on the left.2012-01-03January 03 20122012-01-03