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A 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.

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A photograph of a small temple-style room with orange-painted walls, a world map of Nithyananda Vedic Temples on the wall, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a garland seated beside a red velvet and gold chair. A bald young man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and bare feet stands centre, placing a marigold garland around the neck of a man in a striped polo shirt who bows his head. Another young man in white with a mala and a garland waits nearby, and an older man in a pink shirt with a lanyard stands at a table laden with garlands. Other attendees in white shirts stand at the right under a banana leaf.2011-11-21Photograph 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.2011-11-21November 21 20112011-11-21A courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in greeting, facing people in white clothes who wear garlands of beads. Two men in white shirts and dhotis bend forward, one with hair tied in a knot, while a bald man in white stands at right. A woman in an orange sari holds a basket of garlands in the background.2011-11-21A 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 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.2011-11-21June 01 20092009-06-01June 01 20092009-06-01Outdoor 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.2009-06-01A person in a saffron-orange robe with an orange head cloth bows forward while another man in white dhoti and shirt places a white flower garland over their head. Behind them, a bearded man in an orange shawl over white clothes stands beside a man in white holding folded papers, and an orange-robed figure stands at the right edge. A green hedge, a white building with red decorative panels and a green metal gate form the background, with a striped canopy above. Five or so people are visible in total.2007-12-30A seated man in an orange saffron shawl, with a white flower garland and red and yellow flower garlands, places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bends forward in devotion. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Behind them stands a monk in orange robes, and women in white and yellow dupattas stand to the left beside a wall. A black wooden board reads Dhyanapeetam and lists devotees who built Ananda Sabha. A stone carved pillar and a brass hanging bell appear in the background, with a clock on the orange wall. The seated figure wears a saffron shawl and garland, and his long swept-back hair matches the Swamiji cues; he is an appearance-based probable candidate.2010-08-14A photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard scene with a stone doorway and brass lamps at right. Three saffron-robed sannyasis stand in the foreground: one at centre holds a long garland of rudraksha beads, one at right holds a bundle of beaded malas, and one behind holds a garland aloft. A woman with grey-blonde hair in a white garment bends forward while a saffron-robed monk places a flower garland on her head. Behind them, men and women in white dhotis and white kurtas stand near a whitewashed building with a clock and a cloth-covered umbrella. A printed sign on the wall and a blue hanging cloth are visible.2009-06-01