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Night procession at a temple-style gateway with a painted arch of deities above a banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha. In the foreground, a woman in an orange-brown robe with a red flower garland and gold bangles raises her hand toward the scene, under a large orange and teal ceremonial umbrella with fringe. Crowds in white and orange clothing gather around an orange-draped stage with lamps, while photographers with cameras stand at right. A small banner with a portrait of a long-haired figure is displayed at the gate.

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February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12Night photograph of a large outdoor crowd gathered before an ornate temple-style gateway decorated with painted deity figures in an arched panel and a tiered gopuram-like top. A figure seen from behind in a flowing saffron-orange shawl and long dark hair stands in the foreground, raising one hand toward the crowd. A banner beneath the arch reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha in Hindi and English, and a portrait is printed on it. Floodlights, a metal scaffold and an orange canopy surround the entrance, where devotees in white and crowds of onlookers, some holding cameras, fill the space.2013-02-12Night photograph of a festival entrance at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, with an ornate multi-tiered gateway arch painted with deity figures above. A banner below the arch reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam beside a portrait of a man with dark hair. Orange drapes frame an illuminated stage area where devotees stand in rows. In the foreground, a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair sits with their back to the camera, surrounded by a dense crowd of devotees, some in white, and photographers. Colourful fringed umbrellas and yellow flags stand at the edges, with stage lights and a thatched shelter on the left.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 22 20132013-02-22February 12 20132013-02-12Night photo of a decorated temple-style gateway with a painted arch depicting multiple deities in a band above, and a banner reading "Nithyananda Dhyanapeeth" with a portrait labelled in Hindi. Through the gateway a crowd of devotees in white and orange moves along a path toward an illuminated shrine with a golden deity murti. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl and gold bangles, seen from behind, and a fringed colourful umbrella stands at the left edge. Bright lights and a tall wooden framework surround the entrance.2013-02-12Night procession at a decorated temple-style gateway with a painted tower of deity figures, lit by warm lamps. A large crowd fills the foreground, many taking photographs. In the foreground a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a decorated palanquin or ratha draped with marigold garlands, with a brass vessel and a red-and-gold cloth in front. Saffron-clad devotees and white-clad attendants line a path toward an orange tent hung with banners, golden deity figures inside. Two yellow-and-orange ceremonial flags flank the entrance. A banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeeta with a portrait of a smiling woman in red. Because the seated figure's back is turned and no distinctive frontal cues are visible, the identity is uncertain.2013-02-22Night photograph of a crowded procession entering an ornate temple-style gateway decorated with painted deity figures in a colourful arch. A large banner reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha beneath a portrait of a smiling man with a dark-haired head and saffron clothing. Beyond the gate an orange-draped canopy and lit lamps frame a glowing deity murti. Devotees in saffron and white dhotis and a man in a brown jacket press forward; several carry orange-and-gold ceremonial flags and one holds a flame. Marigold garlands line the foreground. A shaved-headed man in saffron near the centre appears to be leading the group, though his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2013-02-22February 12 20132013-02-12Night outdoor scene at a crowded festival ground lit by bright floodlights. In the foreground, a person seen from behind with long dark curly hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a white floral garland, raises hands in a gesture of reverence toward a decorated palanquin-like structure. The structure bears tall poles topped with pink, yellow and blue tassels and marigold garlands, and below it sit ornate golden kalasha-style vessels, a brass pot, red and gold cushions, an orange cloth, a small framed mirror and red flower petals. Many people and tents fill the background under hazy lights.2013-02-12