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Outdoor ritual scene under a corrugated roof on pillars. A man in a dark shirt holds a long pole with a striped multicolour umbrella with tassels, beside a second umbrella at right. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and shirts stand in a crowd, some with white shoulder cloths. At right, a brass puja setup holds a kalasha-style vessel, a small gold-and-blue deity murti, flower garlands, orange flowers and offering plates, with a long-handled orange ladle. A woman in the lower left leans forward with hands together. The umbrellas bear the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo and text.

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Outdoor temple scene during a procession or ritual. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and a white flower garland, sits cross-legged on a stone platform beside brass and silver ritual vessels, a kalasha-like brass pot, a small deity murti in teal garments, and a gold-tiered peetha. Behind him a crowd of men and boys in white shirts and trousers stands, some holding long poles. Two decorative umbrellas with colourful fringes frame the scene, and a large carved disc stands at right. Two figures in orange and black sit nearby.2006-12-25Outdoor ritual scene in bright hazy sunlight. A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white and orange flower garland raises a lit camphor or oil lamp aloft with one arm while holding a metal bowl. Beside him on a table are brass and silver ritual vessels, a small silver deity murti of a female figure with a teal garment, an ornate brass kalasha-style lamp stand, marigold offerings, and a red-and-orange umbrella canopy with tassels. Behind, a large crowd in white clothes stands with hands folded under a corrugated metal shelter with tree foliage above.2006-12-25April 19 20082008-04-19Outdoor procession on dry ground with a crowd of devotees dressed in white shirts and saffron-orange shawls. In the centre, a smiling young man in a white shirt with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a yellow-green garland. Beside him, a young man in an orange shawl and white kurta carries a brass vessel with mango leaves and a coconut-like fruit on a tray. Behind them, two decorated umbrellas with blue, orange and green panels and gold motifs shelter the crowd. Several women in white and saffron attire stand among the group, and a building and trees appear in the background.2007-02-15A photograph of a covered open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and white walls during a ritual procession. In the foreground a long metal table holds rows of brass oil lamps on a mat, and in the middle ground a bald man in orange robes stands holding a tall wooden staff, with an ornate multicoloured umbrella overhead. A man in an orange shawl with a white sash stands with palms joined, while a row of people in white and orange clothes stands along the wall, several with hands folded in greeting. A dark blue curtain hangs at the right edge.2008-12-29Outdoor procession crowd under a colourful fringed canopy decorated with peacock feathers and pink, orange, green and blue tassels. Large silver ceremonial staffs with peacock-feather tops stand at the edges. In the centre, a young man with long dark hair, a gold crown-style headband with a tilak, a white garland and a saffron-orange shawl with gold ornaments smiles and stands among devotees. Nearby, people in saffron-orange shawls and white clothes press close, including a bearded man in orange, a man in a brown shirt, and a woman in white at left. Behind them is a golden peacock-feather parasol. A dry, grassy field lies beyond. +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor procession at a stone temple-style structure with carved pillars and a granite platform draped in garlands. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a flower garland walks at centre, flanked by men in white dhotis and white shirts, one carrying a small silver-toned tray. Several saffron-clad devotees and white-clad participants follow under ornate parasols in orange, blue and gold, and a gold kalasha-topped canopy. A corrugated roof and bunting in orange and red frame the scene, with palms and a blue-and-white pandal behind. In the foreground, a woman in a pink sari and a child in orange are visible. A red-covered table sits at lower left.2006-12-29Outdoor procession at dusk with devotees walking past a concrete block wall. Several large umbrellas with orange, blue and green canopies decorated with white dove motifs, gold lotus-like designs and fringed tassels are carried on poles. Behind them, two decorated tiered floral kalasha-style ornaments are carried on heads. A man in a saffron-orange garment with a white flower garland stands in the centre-right, while men in white shirts and dark shirts walk in front. A woman in a red sari with gold jewellery stands at the left edge. A green car is parked behind the procession.2006-12-25Outdoor temple procession under a corrugated metal roof with a golden trident-topped staff in the foreground. Devotees in white dhotis and orange or saffron cloths walk beside a canopied palanquin draped with multicoloured fringe, while a large decorated ratha-like float with colourful fabric stands behind them. A man in an orange turban wears rudraksha beads, and a man in white holds a golden kalasha-topped staff. Potted plants, umbrellas and a loudspeaker frame the scene.2017-01-11Outdoor temple procession at a stone-pillared shrine with carved granite columns and a white-and-gold draped deity murti on the left, garlanded with marigolds. A man in orange robes and a long mala garland walks at centre, carrying a tray, followed by devotees in white clothes and orange shawls under decorative parasols in orange, red and white. Several people in white dhotis and saris crowd the path; a red-draped seat and a small fire-free offering table sit to the left. Tin roofing, bunting and palm trees frame the setting.2006-12-29A procession in an outdoor setting with palm trees behind. Several large ceremonial parasols with red, green and blue fringed canopies and gold-coloured finials are raised over a central group. A tall orange saffron flag stands at the left edge. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts crowd the scene, some wearing rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Near the centre, a young man with long dark hair wears an orange shawl and stands among attendants in orange clothing, while others hold up gold ceremonial fans and staffs. A figure with long dark hair and an orange garment stands at the centre-right, with an ornate gold staff nearby. Several people raise their hands in greeting.2007-12-23