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Outdoor evening procession in bright low sunlight with a large ornate chariot (ratha) at center, decorated with colourful garlands, fabric draping and a carved dragon-like prow, carrying a deity murti under a fringed canopy. Several ceremonial umbrellas (chhatras) in orange, teal and multicolour fabric are held aloft. In front, a woman in an orange and red sari holds a long orange-and-gold banner pole, followed by people in white with yellow shoulder cloths and rudraksha-style necklaces pulling ropes on the chariot. A woman in a blue sari and a man in a saffron robe walk nearby. Crowds fill the street, with water tanks and a small building behind.

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A sunlit outdoor religious procession moves along a dusty road with a crowd behind. Ornate parasols with floral embroidery and umbrellas with fringed edges are held aloft by devotees. A decorated chariot, ratha, with a curved, colourful canopy topped by a finial and a large garland-draped frame, is pulled forward. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls walk in front, holding a long wooden pole. A woman in an orange and white sari holds a parasol on the left, and another woman in a blue sari stands among the marchers. Beside the road stand a pink building with a corrugated roof and two water tanks. Sunlight glows through the haze.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession in backlit sunlight. A large ornate golden chariot with a carved serpent-headed prow, draped with multicoloured tassels, yellow and white garlands, and an orange canopy, is pulled along a dusty road. Several people walk alongside in white kurtas with yellow or orange shawls and rudraksha malas, while others in orange robes and white clothing follow closely. Sunlight flares behind the chariot, and a figure seated on the chariot is largely silhouetted and not clearly identifiable.2010-02-12A festival procession in an open outdoor area under hazy sunlight. At centre, a golden ornate palanquin-style vehicle decorated with colourful fabric streamers, garlands, a tall finial and an orange canopy umbrella carries a seated figure dressed in orange, a mythical-animal carved prow rises at left. Dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas surrounds the vehicle, with some in orange and yellow robes; ceremonial orange and red umbrellas and banners are visible at the edges. A brick wall and trees frame the background.2010-02-12A decorated golden procession vehicle, a ratha-style palanquin, moves through a crowd during an evening procession. The structure is draped with garlands of marigolds and green leaves, colourful tassels in red, yellow, green and white, and an orange canopy with fringe. A figure seated on the vehicle wears an ornate dark garment with gold trim and a flower garland. Ceremonial gold fans and a curved gold standard stand at the front. Around it, many men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing yellow or orange shawls and lanyards, walk closely beside the vehicle. A roadside billboard reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam - Bidadi Ashram. Hazy dusty light fills the background.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession at a temple-style ratha chariot decorated with golden finials, a large orange and gold canopy, garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and yellow. A seated figure in a decorated garment sits on the golden platform near the front of the vehicle. The crowd below is dense and mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, with some wearing yellow shawls and orange-saffron cloths, and some holding flowers. A golden ceremonial fan-like object extends at left. A large blue-and-white signboard reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam stands in the background beside brick walls. Bright hazy sunlight and dust fill the scene, with another decorated chariot visible in the distance at right.2010-02-12A festival procession moves along a dusty road past a green-roofed building. At the centre, a golden ornamental vehicle with a carved makara-style head at the front, tiered umbrella canopy, and hanging tassels in green, red, yellow and white is decorated with marigold garlands. A woman in an orange and white sari with garland stands on the vehicle, while a man in orange robes walks at its side. Around them, many men in white shirts and yellow shawls and women in white and yellow saris walk, some with hands raised or folded.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession at sunset, with a crowd of devotees in white clothes moving around an ornate chariot decorated with garlands, colourful tassels, bells and an orange canopy. Many men wear white kurtas with rudraksha malas and yellow-green shawls, while a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace walks at left. Several people raise arms toward the sky, and a small red-and-orange flag or cloth is visible at left. Trees, a utility pole and the setting sun frame the scene. Numerous physical people are visible, many partially cut off at the edges.2010-02-12Outdoor evening procession with a decorated ratha or chariot topped with an orange canopy, tassels, garlands and a carved dragon-like finial, pulled along a dirt road. Crowds in white dhotis and saris with yellow and green shawls walk alongside. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas carry brass trays of offerings; the man at right wears a large mala and bears a bearded face. A small bright-coloured canopy stands at left, and a utility pole and low buildings sit against a pale sky.2010-02-12Outdoor procession under a clear blue sky. A golden ratha-style palanquin with a gold-painted serpent-headed prow, marigold and multicoloured tassel garlands, and an orange canopy carries a seated figure in an orange-and-red garment with a crown and long dark hair. Nearby, a large multicoloured parasol shades the cart. Devotees walk alongside: men in white shirts with yellow shoulder cloths and rudraksha-style beads, women in white saris and orange shawls, and a woman in an orange shawl leading. Banana leaves, orange flags and loudspeakers appear at the edges. A blue and white logo sits in the upper left corner.2010-01-01Outdoor evening procession at dusk with a decorated golden chariot (ratha) at the centre, draped with yellow, green and red garlands and topped by an orange umbrella and a golden dragon-headed prow carrying a bell-like ornament. A figure seated on the chariot wears a red and gold outfit. Around it, men and women in white kurtas and yellow shawls walk alongside, some wearing ID lanyards, while a person in a saffron/orange robe stands in the foreground near the chariot. A large crowd fills the dusty ground, with tents and a distant hill in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a crowd of devotees in white and cream clothes. A palanquin-style ratha decorated with orange and yellow fabric, flower garlands and tassels is carried forward, with an ornate mounted figure near its centre. Two ornate multicoloured umbrellas and tall gold-topped staffs with embroidered orange banners are carried by devotees. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a black rudraksha mala holds a red-and-gold banner pole. A young man in white dhoti and an orange shawl walks beside a staff. Some devotees wear yellow scarves and lanyards, and others hold their palms together in prayer.2010-02-12A dusty dirt-road procession in hazy golden light, with a large crowd of devotees in white clothes. Many wear yellow shawls or scarves over white garments, and women wear white saris with yellow or pink borders. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe walks with his hands together, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at his neck. Behind him a decorated chariot or palanquin carries a deity murti under an ornate orange and gold canopy, flanked by colourful parasols, banners and ceremonial staffs. A man in white at left carries an offering tray. The scene is a ratha procession moving through the dust.2010-02-12