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A photograph of a ceremonial welcome outside a building with a white facade and glass doors. A sign reading "Kalpataru" with a small portrait is affixed to the window. Five people stand in a line in front of the entrance. On the left, a man in white kurta holds a long ceremonial staff topped with a decorated ornamental finial. Next, a man in white kurta and orange shawl carries a tray of flowers. A woman in an orange sari and shawl holds a brass oil lamp in both hands on a tray. A man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl and bindi-marked forehead stands beside her holding papers. On the far right, a woman in a red sari holds a tall decorated ceremonial parasol. Above the group, a large red and white fringed umbrella hangs on a stand. Several onlookers in colourful salwar kameez and saris stand to the left.

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Outdoor procession at a building entrance under a covered walkway. A young man in white dhoti and kurta carries a red and gold fringed ceremonial standard on a pole. Beside him, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a silver tray of red and white flowers. A woman in an orange sari and orange shawl carries a brass kalasha-style lamp and a tray with flowers and fruit. On the right, a bald man with a red tilak wears a white dhoti with a red and gold border, rudraksha mala and a green-and-white shawl, holding a paper and reading. Behind them, a banner reads Kalpataru, a one-day experiential meditation program, and onlookers stand along the glass doors. Visible people are spectators on the left in pink, green and orange clothing.2009-10-01Outdoor photo at a storefront entrance with a large Kalpataru poster in the window showing a one-day experiential program and a yoga logo. A line of devotees in orange, white, yellow, pink and red clothing stands on the sidewalk. Foreground, a man in white kurta holds a flag-like banner, a man in white with an orange shawl carries a tray of red flowers, and a woman in orange robes holds a brass kalasha-style vessel. A red and white umbrella stands at right beside a woman in a red sari. Gathered visitors line the sidewalk as a welcome procession.2009-10-01Outdoor street procession in front of a storefront with large windows and a cream clapboard facade. Devotees carry orange and white flags bearing a blue bird emblem, and a saffron-and-gold ornate umbrella-style standard is held aloft. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange shawl with a gold necklace holds a gold kalasha-like vessel, while beside him a man in white holds a tray of flowers. A tall figure in an orange robe and orange shawl stands near the doorway holding an upright ceremonial staff, with a person in white in the foreground facing him. Onlookers in saris, kurtas and casual clothes line the sidewalk on both sides. The scene reads as a ceremonial welcome procession.2009-11-04A 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.2009-11-04A photograph at a building entrance with a glass door and white facade. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange sari-style garment beside a figure in an orange robe with a red-bordered shawl, both facing away and walking toward the entrance. A large red and white fringed parasol-style canopy is held over the entrance. A man in a white dhoti with a green-and-gold border holds a silver tray and stands with hands pressed together in greeting. Nearby, a man in white with folded hands stands at the right edge, and a red-and-white flag hangs on the right. Red floor markings and a car door are visible at left. Several people stand inside the glass doors and along the sidewalk.2009-10-17Outdoor photo of a procession in front of a building with a sign reading VEDIC TEMPLE. A line of devotees with white flags and decorated ceremonial banners walks along the sidewalk. A bald man in an orange robe stands near the entrance among people in white kurtas and white dhotis, and a woman in an orange sari stands on the right holding a photo book. Women in saris, including one in green and gold and one in bright orange, carry flags and a small bundle of flowers. A young child in a striped shirt stands in the middle of the group. A white canopy with red trim is visible above the doorway.2009-11-04Outdoor 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.2009-11-04A photo of a welcoming procession in front of a building with a large sign reading VEDIC TEMPLE. A line of women in red, orange, and white saris stands on the pavement holding brass plates and trays, while a man in white kurta and orange shawl holds a tall ceremonial standard with a round red and gold banner. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head stands near the centre holding a brass plate; this person's presentation is consistent with a sannyasi, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone. A golden palanquin-style brass canopy with flowers sits at the entrance, and orange and white flags flutter nearby. A small car with its tailgate open stands at left.2008-05-04A procession of devotees moves along a covered entrance outside a glass-fronted building. At the centre, a woman in a red and white sari carries a tray, beside a figure in a white dhoti-style robe. Behind them a gold palanquin with red draping and garlands is carried forward, flanked by red and orange umbrella-like banners with floral designs. A woman in a beige sari with a purple border holds a whisk-like fan. On the right, a young man in a blue t-shirt carries a tray of offerings, and others in saffron, green and pink saris carry trays with fruit and flowers. White flags with blue motifs hang near the entrance. Several people are visible in the background.2008-04-28A procession of devotees walks along the side of a white-walled building with a low roof on a sunny day, carrying flags and ritual trays. At the front, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a tall staff topped with a large round banner in red, orange and gold with a white dove-like emblem. Behind him, women in saris and salwar kameez in yellow, red, blue and purple carry plates. Several men and women carry white and orange flags with a blue emblem. An older man in white shirt and trousers with white hair and a small red bag stands on the right, and a woman in red walks at the far right. A small sign on the wall is partly visible.2008-05-04Outdoor 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.2009-11-04Outdoor 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.2009-11-04