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A photograph of a Mattu Pongal cattle ritual in an open dirt yard. In the foreground a long-haired figure with dreadlocks, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a pink and white flower garland, stands with their back to the camera. Two decorated cattle stand on the right, one with a flower-and-leaf garland around its horns and neck, held by a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Behind them, sannyasis in orange robes and devotees in white stand near a striped umbrella and a green post with a sign reading NITHYANANDA TV LIVE. Several photographers and a red carpet are visible, and a tractor sits in the background.

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Outdoor photo at a dusty compound during Mattu Pongal. A long-haired man with dreadlocks, wearing a rust-brown robe and bare-chested with a white forehead mark, stands at left holding a garland of yellow, red and white flowers and a green leaf bundle while a brown cow with horns is adorned with yellow, purple and white flower garlands and an orange beaded necklace. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, touching the cow. Other people in white and orange clothing and a man holding a camera with a green 'NITHYANANDA TV LIVE' sign appear in the background, alongside a corrugated shed and a green pole.2018-01-15Outdoors on a dirt yard, a long-haired man in a rust-brown robe and a pink-and-white flower garland raises his hand in blessing toward two decorated cows. The cows have garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and are led by a man in white dhoti on the right, while white flower petals fly in the air. Behind them, sannyasis in saffron and orange robes and people in white stand near a green sign reading LIVE, a corrugated-roof shed and a red brick wall. A white bowl sits on the ground near a metal post. The scene reflects a Mattu Pongal cattle blessing.2018-01-15January 15 20182018-01-15 +1 copiesJanuary 16 20162016-01-16A procession on a dirt path through trees. A central man wears a dark-red sanyasi robe, a red-and-white garland, heavy gold necklaces and a tall dark hair bun with a gold ornament; he walks with hands folded, and the page places a person at this event, but his appearance gives only moderate cues, so this is marked unsure. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-robed attendants wear rudraksha malas. A man at right holds a long trident-topped staff, and a woman in red carries a brass plate with offerings. Banners in red and gold with a white dove emblem are raised above the group, and a green sign reads NITHYANANDA TV LIVE.2016-07-19Outdoor ritual at an ashram courtyard with a red-brick building and a gold-toned temple tower behind. A man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a rust-orange wrap stands barefoot with palms pressed together in prayer, facing a decorated ground area with rows of yellow blocks, a white-and-red painted border and scattered pink petals. Beside him a woman in an orange-brown garment with a mala also stands with hands folded. Devotees in white kurtas with orange sashes stand behind in prayer, and a large striped canopy with tassels hangs at right. A cameraman films at left beside a green 'LIVE' sign for a person TV, and a partly visible person in orange at right foreground watches.2016-10-06Outdoor procession under trees beneath a green signboard reading NITHYANANDA TV LIVE. A central figure in a rust-red dhoti and wrap wears a large red and white bead garland, a heavy gold pendant necklace, and a tall dark topknot, walking on a cloth-covered path. Around him, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry a brass tray of offerings and a long staff with a red-and-gold flag. Women in orange and rust saris stand alongside, one carrying a small brass vessel. Several ceremonial banners with red and orange panels rise behind the group.2016-07-19October 06 20162016-10-06Outdoor photo of a Mattu Pongal ritual at a temple-side courtyard with a red-cloth-covered floor and red building behind. A man in a rust-red sannyasi robe, rudraksha mala, white floral garland with pink flowers, and a vibhuti forehead mark stands holding a bundle of white flowers. Before him a bull or cow with a brown-orange body is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves. An attendant in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and beads stands at left, and another person holds a tray of white flowers at right. The scene is a puja offering to cattle.2018-01-15January 15 20182018-01-15Outdoor temple-grounds photo under palm trees. A bare-chested priest in rust-orange cloth and a dark head wrap holds up a golden trident-like staff draped with pink and white flower garlands and an orange cloth. Beside him another figure in orange robes and a dark head wrap stands near. To the right, a woman in an orange sari carries a silver tray of offerings with green leaves, and another orange-clad attendant stands behind. On the left, women in saris, including cream, green and gold, stand with palms pressed together. A cameraman films, and a green Nithyananda TV LIVE sign is visible at right.2018-03-18October 08 20162016-10-08