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Outdoor photo at the entrance of a modern glass-fronted building on a sunny day. A large group of women in saffron, blue, green and white saris and salwar kameez stands in a crowd holding white flags with blue emblems and orange flags. Two women in front hold red and gold drum-like instruments decorated with gold trim. On the right, a man in a white dhoti with bare chest and a saffron shawl stands barefoot near the doorway, while a man in an orange-red robe and shawl with ornate gold necklaces holds a brass plate of flowers and a gold kalasha-like vessel. Another man in white with a saffron shawl stands at the far right holding a tray of flowers.

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A welcome procession outside a modern building with glass doors, with a large crowd of women and men holding white and orange flags bearing a blue emblem. In front, a woman in an orange sari and a woman in a green-and-yellow sari carry red and gold circular drums. On the right, a man in a saffron robe and an orange shawl, with long hair, holds a gold ceremonial kalasha with a garland, while a man in white beside him holds a tray of flowers. A bald man in orange stands at the edge. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands barefoot in the centre. A red fringed canopy hangs at the top right.2009-11-04Outdoor street procession in front of a white-walled building with dark windows and a red-fringed canopy. Devotees in white ritual clothing and orange shawls carry white flags with blue emblems and saffron flags, while a man in a white kurta leads with raised arm. A woman in a yellow and orange sari stands among onlookers, and a cameraman in a red striped shirt and white trousers films at left. A woman in a pink floral top and a man in white with a dark vest stand at right. Bright daylight, palm trees behind, paved roadway in foreground.2009-11-04Outdoor photo of a procession outside a building with glass doors. In the foreground a fair-skinned man in white dhoti-style robes with a wrapped white shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with eyes closed, holding a tall pole topped by a red and gold banner with a white dove emblem and floral embroidery. Beside him a woman in a green and yellow sari holds a smaller red and gold banner with a blue dove emblem. Behind them women in saris and salwar kameez hold white flags with blue dove emblems and orange flags. Several people stand along the entrance steps, and a man in white at the right edge holds a flag pole.2009-11-04Outdoor photo at an entrance of a white-walled building where a line of people stands barefoot on a pavement beside a shoe rack. On the left, a man in an orange robe with a shaved head holds a brass vessel or tray, and a figure in a saffron-orange garment with a red-and-gold trim and a long garland stands beside him. Behind them a red-and-white ceremonial umbrella is raised. Most of the line wears white kurtas and white dhotis, with several holding white flags bearing a blue dove emblem. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right, and a woman in a pink top and dark pants gestures on the far right. Several other people in white and saffron clothing stand along the line.2009-11-04A street procession moves along a sunlit road lined with trees and a white building on the left. Many people walk together, carrying white and orange flags bearing a blue emblem, and several hold white placards. Foreground figures include a man in a maroon kurta with gold trim, a shaved-headed man in orange robes, a woman in an orange sari with a beaded necklace, and women in yellow and pink saris. A child in a red and pink dress stands near a yellow balloon at left, and a woman in white and pink appears at lower right. Some hold hands and raise arms in celebration.2009-10-17July 01 20062006-07-01Outdoor photo at the entrance of a building with signage reading Nithyananda Vedic Temple. A crowd of devotees in white, orange, red and saffron clothing stands on the sidewalk, many holding white and orange flags with a blue emblem. In the centre, a man in white kurta stands in front of an orange-robed priest holding a brass aarti lamp on a tray, while a bald man in orange robes stands nearby. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella canopy and a decorated palanquin with a red and gold canopy are visible on the left. A young boy in striped clothing stands near the centre.2009-11-04A photograph of a temple procession outside a building with glass doors and a white brick wall. A golden palanquin with a small gold spire and red floral garlands is carried forward. In front, a man in white dhoti holds a yellow-gold banner with a red and floral emblem, while a woman in a yellow sari holds a white flag with a blue and white bird emblem and a brass tray. A woman in a pastel floral sari and a woman in a rust-brown sari with gold border carry brass trays with lamps and offerings. A man in grey shirt wears an orange shawl and carries a brass oil lamp. A woman in turquoise sari stands at right, and a child is partly visible at the lower right corner. Several white flags with blue bird emblems are raised, and a large red and gold umbrella-style canopy with blue flower embroidery stands above the palanquin.2008-04-27Outdoor photo of a devotional procession moving along a paved street beside a white-walled building with a sloped roof. At the front, a man in white kurta and pants with an orange shawl carries a tall staff topped by a yellow and orange banner. Behind him, people in saffron, red, yellow and orange saris and kurtas carry brass plates, and several hold blue-and-white flags. A man in white trousers and shirt, with long white hair and beard, walks near a small decorated palanquin or murti. A boy in white with a rudraksha mala walks at left, and a woman in a red sari stands at the right by a dark car.2008-05-04An outdoor street procession in bright daylight outside a storefront with a sign reading 'Nithyananda Vedic Temple' area. A bald man in an orange robe stands centre, raising one hand and holding a conch shell, with bare feet on the pavement. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas carry small brass or metal deity images and ceremonial items. A man in an orange robe and orange-red clothing is at left, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at right. Behind them, a banner reads 'Nithyananda Vedic Temple' and several people hold handheld placards with photographs. Red and white flags wave overhead, one with a dark blue emblem.2009-10-17A group of people stands in front of the a person Vedic Temple building, its facade sign reading NITHYANANDA above VEDIC TEMPLE in blue lettering. Men in white kurta-style clothes and women in orange and red saris hold white and orange flags with blue emblems. Two figures in orange robes stand near the centre, one holding a tray or offering, and a woman in a green and red sari with a decorated pot or kalasha stands at the middle. A white canopy and a decorated banner pole are visible on the right, with a few onlookers including a child at the edge. The scene looks like a welcome or procession gathered outside the temple entrance.2009-11-04Outdoor procession on a paved road under a clear blue sky, with tall trees and a white building behind. A woman in a pink and gold sari at the front holds no object and walks beside a man in a purple shirt and white trousers. Several people carry orange flags with a white dove-and-blue-circle emblem, and white flags with the same emblem are held aloft. A woman in a dark red saree and another in a turquoise top walk nearby. At right, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and an orange cloth walks in front of a white parasol. Some marchers hold white placards, and a parked van is visible at the right edge.2009-10-17