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Outdoor photograph of a long line of people standing with palms pressed together in namaskar on a dirt ground beneath leafy trees. On the far left, a man in a saffron-orange shawl over white clothing stands at the front, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands beside him. Behind them, several people are gathered, and along the right, students in blue-and-white uniforms and light blue shirts stand in rows with hands folded. Sandals rest on the ground near the line, and an orange flag edge is visible at the left. The scene suggests a group prayer or assembly.

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Outdoor photo of a long row of young men and some older men standing in a dusty open yard under shady trees, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with heads bowed, as in prayer or salutation. Most wear white or light shirts with dark blue trousers and belts; others wear checked or plaid shirts, and a few wear khaki or light trousers. Several sandals lie on the ground in the foreground. A building with a window stands behind the trees. The crowd is dense and extends beyond the frame.2006-10-10December 17 20062006-12-17December 25 20062006-12-25A wide tree-lined paved road runs through a campus, with two long lines of people standing on either side, most with palms pressed together in greeting. The left line is mostly men in shirts and trousers, and on the right a woman in an orange sari stands near men in light shirts and a man in a blue shirt. Large white institutional buildings and leafy trees line the road under bright daylight. The people are standing and welcoming, with no visible deity, throne or a person depiction.2007-02-06Outdoor photo of a row of men standing with palms pressed together in anjali mudra at chest height, apparently in prayer or meditation. Most wear plain white shirts and white dhotis or trousers; one elderly man in front has a vertical tilak mark on his forehead and a rudraksha-style neck cord with a badge. A younger man in a black hooded sweatshirt and glasses stands at right. Behind them stand rows of pale carved stone sculptures and green trees. No visible figure wearing saffron, long swept-back hair with ornate gold necklaces, or a crown is present, so no a person candidate is identified.2011-02-20A photograph of a large outdoor gathering on a dry dirt ground at early morning or dusk, with hazy light and trees along the edge. Many people stand in long lines facing away from the camera, mostly men and women in white and cream clothing, with some in light shirts and dhotis and women in white sarees and salwar, and a few children in colourful clothes including a red sweater and a red-and-maroon skirt. Some stand with hands folded and others with arms crossed. A mostly white crowd fills the frame, with a pale blue sky and vehicles visible in the distance.2006-12-25A long line of young men stands along a dirt road at dawn or dusk beside palm trees and leafy trees. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, while some wear coloured shirts in turquoise, orange-check and dark blue. Their arms are folded across their chests as they wait in an orderly row. A faint figure in a distant pale garment appears at the far left. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the scene shows devotees lining the path for an event.2006-12-25Outdoor photograph on a tree-lined paved road at a campus, with a sign reading Nithyananda Spurana Program. A bald older man in white dhoti and white shirt, with a beaded mala, walks barefoot toward the left while a row of men in white and light shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar along the roadside. One standing man in white holds an orange shawl across his shoulders. A photographer in a checked shirt holding a camera stands at the right edge. Two people on the left carry long horn-like instruments, and a blue cloth lies on the ground.2006-09-17December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor photograph of a large crowd of men dressed in white, standing on dirt ground under trees on a bright day. Many wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with ID badges on lanyards, and several have their heads bowed or eyes lowered. A tall orange saffron flag, a pink flag and a green flag fly from poles in the background, and a small raised platform with equipment sits behind the crowd. One elderly man on the left wears a white dhoti and a rudraksha mala, and another man on the left wears a white kurta with a red patterned shirt beside him. The scene appears to be a gathering of devotees at a Hindu event.2006-12-17Outdoor photograph of a long line of men standing on bare reddish earth in early morning light, palm trees and a tall pole behind them. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts, one in a brown vest, with some in dark trousers; several have hands folded in namaskar. Beyond them a larger crowd sits and stands under a shed, including women in blue and red saris. A metal pot sits on the ground at right, and a scaffold frame stands at left.2006-12-25