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A silver SUV decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and small balloons drives along a dirt road in front of an ashram. Two women in white and orange-red attire stand at the roadside; one holds a silver tray with flowers and a vessel, and a woman in a white dhoti-style garment holds a large ornate red, orange and yellow umbrella. A green-and-white signboard reading Dhyanapeetam - Bidadi Ashram and a map stand at left, with palm trees and granite sculptures at right. The scene appears to be a welcome for an arriving vehicle.

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A silver SUV decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and colorful balloons on its front is driving along a dusty dirt road lined with palm trees. A woman in an orange-red sari carries a brass pot on a tray at the roadside, and figures in white dhotis and orange garments stand beside a fringed ceremonial umbrella at right. A large signboard behind shows a map reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam area layout and a small palm-thatched hut is at left. The scene is an ashram welcome procession at dusk.2010-12-21Outdoor photo on a dirt road beside palm trees at dusk. A silver SUV decorated with marigold garlands and flowers stands at left. A long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl, with a garland and bare chest, stands barefoot beside the vehicle with hands folded. A woman in an orange sari holds a metal pot with a plant, and a man in white dhoti with a red-striped border and sacred markings holds a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with tassels overhead. Another woman in orange stands further back, and a woman in a purple shawl and white clothes stands at right with palms pressed together. Sandals sit on the ground. A roadside board shows a map titled Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam - Ridadi Ashram. Printed credit reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam.2010-12-21Outdoor photo at dusk on a dirt road beside a silver pickup truck decorated with marigold garlands. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and shawl, a garland of orange flowers and bare arms with white markings, stands by the open door. Facing him, a woman in an orange sari holds a brass plate of offerings, and a man in white dhoti with a red-striped border holds a large ornate umbrella with red, green and blue fringed panels. On the right, a woman in a purple shawl and white clothing stands with palms joined, with more people in white and orange behind. Palm trees and a brick wall are in the background, and a signboard reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam - Bidadi Ashram.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21A dirt road lined with palm trees in a rural setting. Two young men in white dhotis and shirts hold large ceremonial parasols; the left one has a yellow and orange fringed canopy, the right one a red and blue fringed canopy. The man on the right wears a yellow shawl, the man on the left an orange shawl, and both are barefoot. A silver SUV is parked at left, and a drummer in white stands at right beside a red structure. Parasols and drums suggest a temple procession.2010-07-26December 26 20092009-12-26Outdoor photo on a dirt road beside a silver Ford SUV decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A man with long dark hair and a white garland stands beside the open car door in white dhoti and shawl. A woman in an orange sari kneels and offers a brass vessel, while a man in white dhoti holds a multicoloured fringed ceremonial umbrella overhead. A woman in a purple shawl and white clothes stands at right with hands folded, and palm trees and a roadside information board showing a map appear behind. Several other people stand in the background.2010-12-21December 27 20082008-12-27December 28 20062006-12-28A silver SUV decorated for a welcome procession drives along a dirt road past a thatched hut and palm trees. The vehicle is draped with a long garland of yellow and red marigold flowers on its front, with a red floral heart on the side door and a bouquet of red and purple flowers on the bonnet. A man in an orange robe stands at the right edge, and a figure in orange clothing sits in the front passenger seat, partly visible through the open window. A few onlookers stand along the left side of the road, including a man in a white shirt and a child in yellow. A roadside banner reads Nithya Annadhanam with the blessings of Paramahamsa Nithyananda and shows a woman's portrait beside a large assembly of people. An orange flag is attached to the front of the vehicle.2009-12-26December 30 20092009-12-30December 27 20082008-12-27