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A photograph of a red-floored veranda of a house with a decorated entrance, a banana-leaf garland strung across the top, and a kolam (rangoli) drawn on the floor. A man in a white dhoti and a woman in a maroon sari with a garland move toward a group; an elderly man in white shirt and a white mala stands to the left. On the right, a drummer in an orange-bordered white cloth beats a drum, and two young men in white shirts play wind instruments. Plastic chairs and a cushioned seat line the edge. Text in the corner reads Sri Nithyananda and KAILASA copyright markings.

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June 22 20142014-06-22Outdoor courtyard scene at a house entrance with a red-painted floor decorated with a white kolam design at the threshold. A man in the centre wears a rust-orange dhoti and a wide floral garland of pink and white flowers around his neck, walking with his hands joined near the gate. Two men in rust and orange robes stand behind him, one with a shaved head. An older man in a white shirt and light trousers, with a rudraksha-style mala, stands at left by a blue gate. Another man in a white dhoti and shirt walks in the middle, and at right an older man in white with an orange cloth over his shoulder plays a drum. Mango-leaf festoons hang above the entrance and a few other people and motorbikes are visible in the background.2014-06-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a courtyard and red-floored veranda with a person in a maroon-and-gold dhoti-style wrap, wearing a large multicolour flower garland with tassels, walking forward smiling. Beside them, an older man in white shirt and white trousers with a rudraksha-style bead mala and a cigarette-like object in hand walks at left, and another elderly man in white shirt and white dhoti walks at right near a row of chairs. Behind them, several men in saffron and white clothing and other onlookers stand in a whitewashed yard with a potted plant overhead. The garland-wearing person has short hair and no visible crown or long flowing hair, so their identity is not established by appearance.2014-06-22 +1 copiesOutdoor covered walkway with red tiled floor during a rainy-looking day, a procession of devotees walking toward the camera. A man in a white shirt and maroon-and-gold shawl plays a long wind instrument. An older man in orange dhoti holds a brass tray with a lit lamp and offerings. A central figure in a rust-red dhoti and cream-gold shawl wears a long white and orange flower garland and a golden turban, walking barefoot with hands clasped. Behind him a bare-chested man in saffron, a man in white shirt, and women in white and orange saris follow; a woman in white sari with a rudraksha-style necklace holds a small hand drum. Greenery and a banana plant frame the scene, and a large orange-and-gold drum sits at the lower right.2014-07-10A photograph of a doorway at a house during a visit, with a green iron grille and leafy garlands strung above. A man in an orange-and-gold sannyasi robe with a white floral garland stands at the doorway smiling with raised hands, while another saffron-robed person in a red-brown robe reaches out to clasp hands with a man in white dhoti and shirt wearing a red-orange garland. Other men in white dhotis and shirts, a young boy in white, and a bald man in a red robe stand nearby on a tiled porch among banana-like plants. A man in white stands at the right foreground. Several people wait behind the grille inside.2014-06-22 +1 copiesOutdoor welcome at a village house entrance: a green banana-leaf and bunch-of-bananas archway hung with marigold garlands and corn cobs stands over a red carpet. Musicians perform in front: a man in white dhoti and shirt plays a long brass horn (nadaswaram-style), a man in white beats a drum, and a drummer in a white shirt, orange cloth and dhoti plays a drum on the right. A white-clad priest stands near the arch while onlookers in white and colourful saris watch. A pink and green kolam rangoli decorates the bare ground. a person is not visibly present.2014-06-21A photograph of a festive outdoor procession under a red and green striped canopy with patterned red fabric. In the centre, a bald man in a rust-brown robe and rudraksha mala stands beside a figure in brown garments wearing a white and orange garland, with a tall woman in a pink sari and a woman in a white sari nearby. Two drummers in white shirts play large drums with yellow-banded frames, and a man in white holds a palm-leaf offering. Onlookers in saris stand on the left, and a metal staircase leads to the upper level. Crowd members are visible on the right in white clothing.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJune 21 20142014-06-21Outdoor courtyard procession on a red tiled path after rain, with green trees and white walls behind. A man in a dark maroon dhoti and a white-and-gold garland stands at center with a large white kalasha-like vessel balanced on his head. Devotees follow: a woman in an orange sari, a woman in white with a gold necklace, and women in red and orange saris with shawls. On the left a man in white dhoti and shirt wears a red-and-gold shawl and plays a long brass horn with a bell. Another man in white stands behind. Lush trees and a banana plant frame the scene, with a yellow-rimmed drum at the right edge.2014-07-10July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesJune 19 20132013-06-19A procession of men moves through a courtyard entrance decorated with a painted, multicoloured gateway pillar and ornate yellow trim. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti beats a large round drum. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti and shawl carries a brass kalasha topped with a red and yellow flower decoration. Near the right, a figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a long garland of flowers and a mala necklace, with an orange shawl over one shoulder. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around, several with hands folded in greeting. A green-leaved plant and white walls frame the scene.2006-11-27