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Outdoor street welcome procession under a decorated canopy of white sheeting, green banana leaves and hanging yellow and green garlands, with a red and blue emblem at its centre. Large printed portrait banners on both sides show smiling figures; the banner text reads வருக (welcome). Devotees in white and cream clothes stand in two lines along a paved lane. A woman in a white sari with a gold border holds a brass plate of fruit and flowers, and another woman in white holds a tray. A young girl in a white dress stands nearby, and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers walks barefoot down the middle. Onlookers in saffron, red and green saris line the lane.

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January 11 20102010-01-11A photograph of a decorated street lane leading to a house, covered by a white canopy with a red and blue emblem, hanging banana bunches and mango leaf strings. Along both sides stand large printed portraits on banners of a saffron-robed sannyasi with orange turban and long hair; the banners read "Varuga... Varuga" (welcome). A line of people in white dhotis and shirts stands with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a white sari with a red border holds a garland tray. In the foreground a woman in a green sari, another in white, and men in white shirts watch the lane, while a man in white shirt with a shoulder bag photographs the scene.2010-01-11 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20102010-01-11 +2 copiesAugust 11 20092009-08-11April 19 20082008-04-19July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA crowd of devotees gathers under a canopy of mango leaves and yellow marigold garlands strung along bamboo poles, with paper ornaments hanging above. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, some with rudraksha or necklaces, and several women wear saris in green, orange and white. A framed portrait on the left shows a smiling figure in orange with a caption reading Swamiji, and another printed portrait hangs beside the stairs. A decorated palanquin-like structure with white panels stands at right. The people press forward toward the entrance of a yellow building, appearing to await a visit or darshan.2010-01-11 +2 copiesA procession on a dirt road in front of a concrete wall and palm trees. Several women in white saris and white tunics walk with hands pressed in anjali. The woman at center holds a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a seated figure in orange robes with a bead necklace and raised hand, set against a tree-root backdrop. Another woman carries a brass tray with yellow marigold garlands. Men in white kurtas and dhotis walk behind, one in a white shirt with an orange badge. Behind them a large decorated ratha with a red and green cloth, yellow marigold garlands and a tall painted figure with a golden crown rises above the crowd. A video camera is visible on the right.2010-07-24 +3 copiesA procession moves along a paved path lined with palm trees under a canopy of ornate red and gold umbrellas and embroidered decorative panels. Several women in front carry brass and silver pots and plates of flowers and fruit; a woman in a white sari with a red and gold border holds a kalasha-style offering decorated with marigolds and roses. Behind them, a man in white wears an orange shawl and a woman in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala walks among the crowd, and a robed figure in saffron stands near the center. Men in white shirts and dhotis, some with yellow scarves, and a cameraman with a camera on his shoulder follow. Orange flags hang in the background, and the palms and bright sky complete the outdoor scene.2009-11-25A large outdoor procession moves down a sandy dirt path lined with banana plants and strings of flower garlands. Dense crowds of devotees stand on both sides. In the foreground a woman in a cream saffron-bordered sari with a red-orange striped border carries a silver pot on her head, and another woman in white holds a small metal vessel. Behind them are rows of people in white dhotis, white saris and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas. Ceremonial banners with gold fringe and red floral embroidery, including a blue and yellow canopy edge, are carried through the crowd. Further back a figure in orange robes holds a brass pot aloft with a garland, and a woman in orange appears at the left. Red and white striped walls and brick-coloured earth mark the edge of the grounds.2008-07-17July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesDecember 31 20092009-12-31