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January 01 2006

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A procession on a dirt road under a large red embroidered canopy (vitaan) decorated with gold-bordered panels, cow and elephant motifs and a central kalasha or shivalinga motif. Men and women in white dhotis and white kurtas carry brass trays with yellow flower garlands and fruit; one central young man in white wears an orange shawl and carries a silver bowl of flowers, and a rudraksha mala is visible on several participants. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and an ID badge gestures at the right foreground. Orange and saffron flags line the procession, with a red-and-white barrier and palm trees behind.

A procession on a dirt path under umbrellas. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and a rudraksha-style adornment, walks at the left, smiling. Behind him, several men in white shirts and dhotis and one in dark trousers walk, some wearing rudraksha malas. At the right, a man in white holds a silver tray of flowers and fruit topped with leaves. Red and orange umbrellas with fringed edges shade the group, and trees and a small thatched-roof structure stand in the background.

A procession outdoors under a red, blue and orange decorated canopy with tassels and embroidered panels. Men in white shirts and white dhotis hold long silver staffs that support the canopy. Several wear rudraksha malas and pendant necklaces. A man in the centre holds a steel vessel and scatters pink petals. Women in white saris with red borders carry small metal pots with flowers and leaves. A crowd of devotees surrounds them under trees and a clear sky.

July 11 2006

Outdoor procession with brightly coloured parasols in red, yellow and blue with tasselled fringes carried by men in white shirts and white dhotis. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk in the centre. A figure in the middle wears a long white and orange garland of flowers and a rudraksha-style mala and stands with hands folded; a tall figure beside carries a trident-topped staff. Another saffron-robed man walks holding a golden-hued staff. A man on the right in white carries a silver vessel with yellow flowers. Orange and yellow flags with embroidered borders stand on the left. Crowds of onlookers in the background under palm trees. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed figure with the long dark hair and flower garland walking in the centre of the procession, identified by long hair, garland, rudraksha mala and saffron robes.

A procession outdoors in front of a red-brick building with green roof edges and a banana plant. A large multicoloured canopy umbrella with tasselled fringe, red, blue, yellow and green panels, is carried over the front. A bald man with glasses in an orange robe and gold necklace leads at centre, with a gold ceremonial staff and a red cloth over his arm. Behind him men in white robes with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas carry brass and gold ritual items, and a tall gold trident-shaped staff stands in the foreground. Many devotees fill the crowd, some in orange robes with long hair and beards. A white van with a sign reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam is visible behind.

A procession outdoors under a bright sky with scattered clouds and palm trees behind. At the centre, a long-haired man in saffron robes wearing a thick red and pink floral garland walks beneath a multicoloured embroidered parasol. Flanking him, two men in white shirts carry silver ceremonial staffs topped with ornate finials, beneath large orange-and-red banners with teal floral borders and white bird emblems. Around them, men in white shirts with rudraksha malas and men in orange garments walk closely, some holding bundles, and a uniformed attendant in a black cap with gold trim and orange clothing stands at right. The scene reads as a ceremonial walk through a crowd.

December 28 2006

A photo of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm and coconut trees, with colourful fringed canopies overhead. At the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red-and-yellow tilak, a saffron-orange robe and a long white-and-red garland walks with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing rudraksha malas, follow. A man on the right in a white dhoti and red-gold bordered shawl carries a silver tray holding a kalasha with a mango-leaf and coconut top, marigolds and red flowers. Another person holds a decorated umbrella, and a red canopy appears behind. a person appearance candidate with compatible saffron robe, long hair and garland; the attribution is uncertain.

Outdoor procession under a long canopy decorated with red, orange and yellow fabric, colourful hanging triangles and a banner reading NITHYANANDAM. Several men in saffron and orange robes walk along a dirt path; the front figure holds a tall decorated staff with a pointed gold finial, and another in orange holds a ceremonial offering. Behind them, women in white saris carry brass-like offering trays with green plants, and men in white kurtas and rudraksha malas follow. Bright sunlight, a crowd in the background, and a white tent beyond the canopy.

December 28 2006

Outdoor procession of men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Several carry silver trays and metal pots with leafy green sprigs, and one holds a tall gold ceremonial staff with a finial. A man on the right holds a large silver ceremonial staff with ornate decoration. Above them a multicolored canopy umbrella with tassels and an orange ceremonial parasol with embroidered panels shade the procession. Palm trees and a blue sky with clouds form the background, with a bare dirt ground below.