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Outdoor group photograph in front of an ornate golden shrine with a red backdrop, enclosing a deity murti of Shiva and Parvati adorned with flower garlands; a framed portrait labelled with a garland stands at the left. Around a dozen women in white saris and some men in white stand together, many wearing rudraksha malas; one barefoot woman in the centre wears a yellow shawl and white clothing, and several others wear orange shawls or orange-bordered saris. Orange flags and kalasha-topped pillars frame the shrine under palm trees.

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January 31 20092009-01-31A large group portrait of devotees posed in front of a decorated deity shrine under a canopy with palm fronds and red drapes. Central figures wear white dhotis and shirts with garlands of white flowers and red roses. Women wear saris in orange, yellow, red, pink and blue, some with marigold garlands. Seated in the front row, men and women hold their hands together or rest them on their knees. Behind them, a colourful deity murti with flower garlands stands on a raised platform.2007-12-26January 31 20092009-01-31A large group photograph of a crowd of devotees posed outdoors in front of a decorated temple shrine with a deity murti adorned with garlands and a red and orange backdrop. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts with marigold and rose garlands, while women wear saris in yellow, red, pink, green and purple, also garlanded. Palm fronds frame the scene at left and right, and a drummer in a purple shirt stands at the far right edge. Most people sit or stand close together in rows, some with name badges.2007-12-26A large group photograph of devotees posed outdoors in front of a temple shrine decorated with palm fronds, red and white hangings, and flower garlands. Behind them stands a deity murti draped in garlands, flanked by smaller figures. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts or saris in orange, yellow, red and blue, all with marigold garlands around their necks. Those seated in front hold their hands together or rest them on their knees. Some are seated on the stone platform and others stand behind them. Strong sunlight falls across the scene.2007-12-26A group of about a dozen devotees stands in front of a temple shrine decorated with palm fronds and red and white drapes. Behind them, a pair of deity murtis stands on a raised platform, one with a red turban and one with a crown, both wearing garlands of marigold and red flowers. In front of the murtis, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and flower garlands stands with palms joined. The devotees wear white dhotis and shirts, sarees in pink, red, blue and cream, and garlands of red and orange flowers, some holding small bags. A man in a white kurta with a saffron-and-gold shawl stands at centre, and a white-clad attendant stands at left near the platform.2007-12-26October 10 20062006-10-10A group of women in white and cream saris and dhotis stands before a large golden shrine with two deity murtis, one wielding a trident and the other holding a lotus, both draped in marigold garlands and jewelled necklaces. A smaller red-clad figure sits among flowers in front. At left, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a smiling man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, garlanded beside the shrine. Several women wear rudraksha malas; one in an orange sari and one in a yellow shawl are prominent, with white vibhuti marks on foreheads. Orange flags and a golden gateway frame the scene.2009-01-31December 28 20092009-12-28December 26 20072007-12-26A group photograph of about two dozen men in front of a golden-carved temple shrine with a red curtain and a deity murti decorated with garlands, flanked by coloured festoons and a small blue temple structure on the left. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with rudraksha or beaded malas; a few wear saffron or orange shawls, and one wears a yellow-and-red cloth. Several sit on the sandy ground in front, while others stand behind. Palm trees frame the scene, and a framed portrait is placed near the shrine base.2009-01-31June 01 20092009-06-01