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Outdoor procession under bright daylight with trees and a red-flowered tree behind. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a large white and orange flower garland, a beaded necklace and a patterned shawl; he appears to be walking at the head of the group. Beside him, a woman in a white sari with an orange border carries a brass tray of offerings. Around them, devotees in white and yellow sashes, orange robes and a woman in a blue sari hold ceremonial staves, flags and a colourful fringed parasol with a trident-like emblem. The emblems on the umbrellas and banners are blue and gold. Some people wear rudraksha beads.

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Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road under trees, with a crowd of devotees walking in a column. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a long flowing black-brown hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, holds his hands in anjali greeting while smiling. Beside him a man in saffron robes with hands folded walks near a woman in white holding a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Several men in white kurtas with yellow shawls carry tall golden staffs. Ornate multicoloured umbrellas and a pennant with emblems are carried above, and saffron flags wave behind. Many women in white and cream saris with yellow borders and saffron shawls walk along.2010-02-12An outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm fronds and green shrubs. At centre, a man in orange robes with a white flower garland and a dark tassel walks at the front, flanked by devotees. Behind him, figures wear orange and saffron cloths, and a man in a white dhoti holds a tall silver staff. Two women in white saris are visible, one carrying a brass plate of offerings. Colourful decorated parasols with tassels and an orange banner with a red emblem are carried overhead, and a brass horn-shaped instrument is visible. Several people in white and yellow dress follow. The centre figure has long dark hair and a dark beard; he wears no crown, turban or rudraksha mala visible enough to confirm identity, so his identity is uncertain.2010-02-12A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path under a white canopy, carrying colourful ornate umbrellas and decorated standards with bird motifs and orange fringe. In the foreground, a man in orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and a second orange-clad figure with a white flower garland and a head wrap walks beside him. Behind them, men in white kurtas and women in white saris with orange shawls follow, some holding umbrella poles. Tents and a row of structures appear in the background.2008-12-27An outdoor procession on a dirt road under trees, led by a central figure in orange robes with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, hands pressed together in greeting. Around him, saffron-robed sadhus walk alongside people in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow sashes. Two colourful decorated parasols with tassels and ornate finials are raised above the group, and a man carries a long ceremonial staff with a trident-like top. A person in white carries a tray of offerings, and a cameraman in white records the scene. A red-roofed building and palm fronds appear in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dirt ground with decorated parasols. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe with a gold-bordered shawl, a white and red flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, and walks between attendants. Two parasols with multicolour fringe and red canopies are held above the group. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl holds a gold staff with a bird finial on the left. Another man in an orange robe holds a gold trident staff on the right, and a silver staff with a curled top is visible above. Attendants in orange and cream robes surround the group, and people in the background wear pale and red garments. A building and trees stand behind. The parasol on the left reads NithyanandaPeetam on its fringe.2008-01-01July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with green palms and foliage. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe, with long swept-back hair and a white and red flower garland, walks forward while holding a round green and gold fan. Around him, devotees in white clothes with orange shawls walk alongside. Behind them, large multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringes and the word Nithyapeetam printed on them are carried aloft. A man in the foreground carries a long wooden pole, and a woman on the left holds a tray of flowers. Several people are visible in the procession, with an audio speaker on a stand at the right.2007-07-29December 27 20082008-12-27Outdoor procession at dusk. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe with gold border, a white and red flower garland and a gold pendant, walking under large ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringed tassels. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes and rudraksha-style beads carries a gold trident-topped staff. Attendants in white and orange robes with gold staffs and sacred ash march nearby; a silver trident stands in the background beside a thatched hut and a white building. The figure has distinctive long hair, saffron-orange clothing and gold ornaments, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) procession role.2008-01-01December 27 20082008-12-27Outdoor procession at dusk with a crowd of devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and saffron orange shawls, many with rudraksha malas. Several colourful decorated parasols with peacock-blue and red trim are raised above them, along with orange flags and a trident-topped staff. In the foreground a smiling young man in an orange shawl wears a heavy red and white flower garland and holds a garland-wrapped object. On the right a figure in white with orange shawl and glasses presses palms together in greeting. Many people are visible in the crowd.2008-01-01December 27 20082008-12-27