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A large group photograph of many people in white and cream ritual clothes, many wearing white and red flower garlands, posed in rows on a stage before a dark curtain with decorative woven banners and a small ornate canopy above. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a garland stands in front, flanked by seated and standing devotees in white. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a stage backdrop.

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December 26 20062006-12-26December 26 20062006-12-26Dark group photograph of a large gathering in white ritual clothes, many with white shawls or scarves, arranged in tiers on a stage in front of a dark curtain and decorated wooden pillars. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with a garland stands in the front-centre of the group, seated among standing participants, some in red and orange saris. Lighting is dim with spotlights above. A logo appears at top left and a copyright line at bottom right.2006-12-26Large group photograph of many devotees in white ritual clothes seated and standing in rows on a stage before a large banner portrait of a smiling man with long hair. A central figure in saffron-orange robes stands near an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped in red fabric. Garlands and colourful ornamental hangings frame the backdrop, and some women wear red and green saris. Several devotees hold garlands and flowers. The setting is an indoor hall with a bare concrete floor.2007-02-24Large group photograph taken indoors at night in a hall decorated with red drapes, gold and multicoloured tassel garlands and tinsel. Behind the crowd hangs a large banner portrait of a smiling bearded figure. Centre stage sits an ornate golden chair with a small canopy, occupied by a person in an orange-saffron robe, with a seated figure in orange nearby. Around them, many devotees in white clothes sit and stand in rows, with some women in pink, red and green saris. A few younger children are visible. Concrete floor in foreground with a yellow painted line.2007-02-24Large group photograph on a stage at a Dasara celebration. Dozens of devotees in white and yellow dress sit and stand in tiered rows on a white platform, with a few women in peach, pink and orange saris. Behind them stands a gold and orange throne-like seat under a canopy, with an orange banner hung on a blue curtain and a decorated deity murti with flowers at the right. A tall figure in a bright orange robe stands centrally near the throne, while others in orange and saffron stand at the back. White and maroon drapery with gold trim frames the stage above.2010-10-17February 24 20072007-02-24Group photograph on a stage at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam hall, with a white valance and dark blue backdrop. Dozens of people in white ritual clothes, yellow shawls and saffron/orange robes fill the tiers. A central figure in a saffron/orange robe stands near a golden ornate throne with a gold canopy, and a decorated deity murti with garlands sits at the right. Many women wear white saris with yellow borders and some wear saffron shawls.2010-10-17February 24 20072007-02-24Large group photograph on a stage at Sripuram Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam during Dasara celebrations. A large crowd of more than a hundred people in white dhotis and kurtas, yellow shawls, saffron robes and white and yellow saris fills the stage in rows. A figure in a saffron-orange robe stands centrally in front of an ornate gold throne-like seat with a gold umbrella above it. A decorated deity murti with flower garlands sits on a platform to the right, under a bright backdrop of navy and maroon drapes with white valances. Several people seated in the front row wear rudraksha malas. A white stage platform forms the foreground.2010-10-17A large group photograph on a stage of a hall, with dozens of people in white and saffron-orange shawls and garlands arranged in tiers. In the centre a figure with long dark hair wears an orange garment and a beaded garland, seated on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a canopy. Behind them a large portrait banner shows a face, and colourful hanging decorations with garlands frame the stage. The figure in the centre is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ornate seating, while others are ashramites and devotees in white and orange shawls.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27