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Outdoor 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.

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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.2009-10-01A 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.2009-10-01Outdoor 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 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 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 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.2009-11-04A 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.2008-05-04Outdoor 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.2009-11-04Outdoor 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 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.2009-11-04Outdoor 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 in front of a white building with a sign reading VEDIC TEMPLE, with white event tents and a crowd of devotees gathered on a sunny day. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers faces the group. Several men and women wear white dhotis and kurtas, some carrying brass trays and ritual items, one woman in a white sari with a red-and-white garment holds a brass plate. Orange saffron flags on poles and a banner reading Nithyananda Vedic Temple stand among the crowd. Several placards held up show portrait photographs and printed text. A bald man in an orange robe stands at right near a figure carrying a decorated brass shrine with a deity murti. The event appears to be a procession with devotees in ceremonial dress.2009-10-17