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A hazy outdoor procession at golden hour shows a richly decorated ceremonial vehicle carried through a crowd. The vehicle is draped with yellow, orange, red and white garlands and fabric, topped by an orange fringed canopy and a tall golden kalasha-like finial, with colourful tasselled tassels hanging at its sides. Seated on the vehicle is a figure in orange and red cloth whose face is not clearly visible; a murti or devotee is not distinguishable. Flanking the vehicle, attendants hold round decorated fans and ceremonial staffs. The foreground crowd is dominated by men and women in white dhotis, shirts and saris, many with raised hands, with palm trees and tents in the background.

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Outdoor 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 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 photograph of an ornate golden processional chariot (ratha) decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, tassels, and a large orange umbrella-like canopy, backlit by a bright sun. Several people walk alongside and push the chariot; in the foreground a person in saffron/orange robes stands near the wheels, and others wear white shirts and white clothing with lanyards. Strings of colourful pompoms and marigold garlands hang from the structure. The scene suggests a festival procession.2010-02-12Evening procession at sunset with a decorated ratha, a wheeled vehicle draped in marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and an orange canopy topped by a gilded finial. Brass bells and ornaments hang from its curved frame. Devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls walk around it, with a saffron flag on a pole at left. One man in the foreground wears a rudraksha mala and a yellow shawl. A woman in a white sari with a bead necklace is at left. Trees and a utility pole line the road against a hazy sky.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.2010-02-12Photograph of an evening procession in warm backlight. A decorated palanquin or ratha with a canopy of orange and yellow tassels, marigold garlands, and a golden umbrella-shaped top is carried forward. A woman in white, with hair tied back, raises a ceremonial fan or chamara-like object toward the canopy. Around her, devotees in white and orange clothing crowd the road, many seen from behind, some partially visible in the foreground. Trees and bright sunlight fill the background. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible on the palanquin.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 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.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor temple procession on a dusty ground under a bright sky. A large flower-decorated palanquin with a yellow and orange canopy and tasselled hangings carries a seated figure in orange robes with garlands, presented on a golden-yellow garlanded platform. Crowds surround it: men and women in white dhotis and kurtas, and devotees in saffron-orange clothing with yellow scarves, several with hands folded in greeting. Brass horns and ceremonial metalwork are visible at left. Tents and a blue-roofed structure stand behind the crowd.2009-12-27A decorated ceremonial chariot procession under bright daylight. A large orange and maroon umbrella with fringed tassels and a golden finial shades a seated figure on an ornate palanquin-style vehicle draped in marigold and flower garlands, gold-and-maroon tassels, and bells. The seated figure wears a golden crown-like headpiece and a rich maroon-and-gold garment. Devotees surround the vehicle: a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl raises his hands, a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style garland stands at left, and a bald man in orange robes with a beaded garland stands at the lower right. Others in white and yellow shawls press alongside, and a hand-held orange fan appears at left.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27