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A procession moves along a dirt path between thatched-roof buildings and a yellow block structure. Under a multicoloured canopy printed with the word Dhyanapeetam, a man in an orange robe and a yellow-draped white dhoti walks at the centre, with a bare-chested figure beside him. Behind, women in white saris with orange and yellow borders carry brass fans and a palm-leaf item, while a crowd of men and women in white clothes lines the path, some wearing lanyards. Palm fronds and a loudspeaker stand nearby.

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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.2010-02-12July 29 20072007-07-29Outdoor procession on a dry dirt ground beneath blue sky and green trees. Several decorated umbrellas in red, blue and yellow with fringes stand above a thatched roofed shrine structure. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shoulder cloths walk in a crowd. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron robe with a maroon sash stands with his back to the camera, arm extended. A bald man in white stands at lower right, and women in saris, including one in pink and one in green, stand to the right. Ceremonial flag poles and a gold-coloured standard appear at right.2010-01-01A procession on a dirt road in daylight. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long white-and-red flower garland, walks at the front, flanked by attendants holding ornate umbrellas. Attendants in white dhotis and kurtas carry a large red and gold umbrella stamped with a white dove emblem and a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam label, and a red-and-gold fan-shaped banner with a dove emblem. An older man in white with rudraksha beads smiles and gestures, and a woman in a pink shawl is nearby. Thatched huts, a low building and palm trees are in the background, with a crowd behind.2006-12-30December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside cream-coloured buildings under an overcast sky. A large multicoloured umbrella with red, yellow and blue panels and fringe is held over a figure in an orange robe at centre. Around them, devotees in white kurtas and white dhotis, some with yellow or orange shawls, walk in a line, while a crowd of children in white uniforms stands along the left side. A palm tree and a shrub frame the left edge, with a low green-roofed shed on the right.2008-07-17Outdoor procession on a dirt path under dry trees. In the left foreground, a man in a saffron-orange robe and long swept-back hair walks with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a white flower garland with red blossoms. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts carry tall poles and a golden-fringed banner. A man in white with a rudraksha mala carries a red and gold tray-like ornament. Behind them, a red parasol with colourful tassels is held aloft, and a bald man with a grey beard in white shirt and dhoti walks at right. Several other devotees in white and women in saffron and white saris follow in the crowd.2006-12-30Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. A large ornate canopy umbrella with red, blue and multicoloured panels and tassels shades a decorated palanquin carrying a deity murti garlanded with flowers. Men and women in white clothing, many wearing yellow sashes and rudraksha malas, walk along the road. A figure in saffron-orange robes walks near the front, holding a long golden staff with a decorative top. Large golden ceremonial staffs and fans frame the left side. Crowds of devotees follow behind, with a truck visible in the distance. Palm trees and a white wall border the scene.2010-02-12FEB-2007-01December 27 20092009-12-27A procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees under a clear sky. Two large ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and blue striped canopies and golden finials are carried above the group. In the centre, a man in an orange robe wears a long white-and-red flower garland and walks barefoot beside a figure in an orange robe. Around them, men in white dhotis and kurtas, several with yellow shawls and red scarves, walk in the procession; one older man in white holds a brass pot aloft and another holds a ceremonial staff. Some participants wear white-and-yellow attire and rudraksha-style necklaces. A few men along the sides wear white shirts and dark trousers.2010-01-02 +1 copiesAugust 01 20082008-08-01