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A small brick-walled shrine room with a framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace, seated in meditation before a tree trunk, one hand raised. Brass oil lamps stand beside a cloth-covered table strewn with red petals. A man in a white shirt stands at left looking toward the portrait. A grey-haired man in white clothes and a beaded mala stands centre, holding printed booklets, while a man in a blue checked shirt and others hand out leaflets and booklets. A white-clad man with a topknot and orange shawl sits in front. Printed banner text on the wall reads about daily free food distribution at an annadhan kitchen.

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A crowded indoor photo in a small brick-walled shrine room. On the left, a framed portrait labelled with Swamiji's name shows a smiling figure in orange robes and a long beaded necklace, seated under a tree. In front, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes sits at a low table with brass oil lamps, facing a group of men in white shirts and dhotis. A man in a light shirt holds out printed booklets with orange covers. Behind them, a man in white wears a rudraksha-style mala, and a large printed banner with English text hangs on the wall. The group is gathered closely around the table.2011-04-17Interior of a brick-walled room with a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange robes with a white flower garland, seated with hands raised in blessing before tree roots. Below it, brass oil lamps stand on a draped table with offerings. A devotee in a white shirt and prayer beads stands at the table; a bald monk in orange robes is at lower left, and a man in white clothes holds a calendar booklet. Several men in white and light shirts crowd close, some holding booklets. A wall sign reads Nithya Annadhana, describing daily food distribution at the ashram. The scene looks like a devotional offering at the ashram shrine.2011-04-17A crowd of men and women in white clothes gathers in front of a brick wall beneath a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair, a garland of white flowers and a raised hand, labelled as Paramahamsa Nithyananda. A shaved-headed monk in an orange robe stands at the left edge, and a bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a booklet. A man in a white shirt with glasses and a mala hands a yellow booklet with a red-robed figure on its cover to a woman in white. A large banner behind them describes free food distribution and medical service to the public. Several older men in white shirts and dhotis stand around the group.2011-04-17April 17 20112011-04-17Indoor scene in a small brick-walled room. A framed portrait on the left shows a smiling figure in orange robes with a long white bead necklace, seated beneath a tree; a brass oil lamp sits in front of it. Beside it, a shaven-headed person in orange robes stands at a table receiving something from a man in a white shirt. Around the table, several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and crowd close; one older man wears a mala of beads. A printed banner on the wall reads about daily annadhana distribution. Several yellow and orange booklets lie on the table.2011-04-17A small brick-walled room with a framed portrait of a smiling young man in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated beneath a banyan tree and raising one hand, labelled as Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Beside it, a shaved-headed priest in an orange robe stands with his palms raised and a brass lamp and tray of red petals on a draped table. An attendant in white cloth stands at left. On the right, a man in a white shirt with a dark beaded mala stands with hands clasped, and several people in white and cream clothing stand nearby, watching. A banner reads Nitya Annadanam text about daily food service. Count of physical people visible: about seven to eight.2011-04-17April 17 20112011-04-17Photo of a small brick-walled room with a framed portrait on the left showing a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a garland of white flowers, seated in meditation beneath a banyan-like tree; the portrait is labelled with no readable caption. In front of it stands a shaven-headed sannyasi in an orange robe with his back to the camera. Beside him a man in white shirt and white dhoti holds out a stack of colourful printed pamphlets to a group of men in white shirts; a bearded man with a black bead necklace stands behind. A table with a brass oil lamp and a plate of red flower petals sits to the left. A banner behind reads Nithya Annadhana is distributed everyday inside the ashram premises, partially legible. Several people crowd the frame.2011-04-17April 17 20112011-04-17April 17 20112011-04-17A crowded indoor room with a red brick wall displays a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a white bead necklace, hands raised in blessing, set against a tree-root backdrop. A bald monk in orange robes stands at lower left with head bowed. A man in white shirt and an older man with white hair and a rudraksha mala hold a tray of printed books and folders before an attendant in white shirt. Several onlookers in white and light clothing stand around. Behind them a banner reads Nithya Annadhanam describing free meals. A small brass oil lamp stands at left beside the portrait.2011-04-17A photograph inside a small brick-walled room where a shaved-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes stands at left holding a brass tray of printed booklets and leaflets. Behind him hangs a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a figure in orange robes with a white flower garland seated beneath a banyan-like tree with raised hand. Brass oil lamps stand beside the frame. To the right, several men in white shirts and white dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala, stand and hold booklets while smiling. A sign reading Nithya Annadhanam and a Nithya Annadhanam information panel are on the wall behind them. The scene shows a devotee distribution of printed materials at the ashram.2011-04-17