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September 13 20152015-09-13December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of a procession on a red-carpeted open pavilion with a red fabric ceiling and a ceremonial umbrella overhead. At centre, a bearded man in a dark maroon-brown robe and a dark red turban wears a long white-and-gold flower garland and heavy gold necklaces, walking forward barefoot. Beside him, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and a man in white dhoti with gold borders carry ritual items; a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds a brass tray of yellow marigolds, and another attendant holds a staff. Onlookers stand along the left in white and dark clothes, some holding phones, and a camera operator films. a person appearance cues are not sufficient to establish identity; the figures are described by role only.2016-12-03A procession inside a decorated tent with hanging marigold garlands and colourful tassels, and a white ceremonial umbrella held above the central figure. A man in a rust-red dhoti and a red-and-gold turban, wearing a large gold necklace and a white flower garland, walks barefoot along a red carpet. He has a long rudraksha mala and wears a gold chest ornament. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange or saffron cloths carry and escort him, several wearing rudraksha malas. A cameraman is visible behind the turban. Floral offerings and a decorated archway are visible at the sides.2016-12-23December 12 20162016-12-12A procession under a striped tent hung with colourful tassels and small lamps, with red carpet on the ground. A central bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl wears a large gold pendant, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a maroon turban; he walks forward with hands near his body. A bearer behind him holds a white parasol with ornate silver-like detailing. Flanking him, men in saffron-orange cloths walk, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred markings. A man in white dhoti carries a tray of fruits and offerings, and devotees in white and orange stand along the sides with folded hands. Several people are visible in the crowd beyond. Outdoor festival setting with palm trees behind the tent.2016-12-03A procession on a red-carpeted stage under a pavilion with red fabric walls and an ornate canopy overhead. In the centre a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and a dark maroon turban walks forward, wearing a thick gold necklace, a large pendant, a white and pink garland and gold armbands; the figure is a probable Swamiji on the basis of the distinctive turban, gold ornaments and garland. To his left a young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks ahead. Behind them, figures in white dhotis with gold borders carry a tray of yellow and red flowers and a staff, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with palms joined. Devotees in white and in casual clothes watch from the sides.2016-12-03March 10 20132013-03-10A procession under a decorated tent on a red carpet. A man in the centre wears a rust-brown robe, a long floral garland, gold necklaces and a red and gold turban, and walks ahead of a row of attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and bare chests. A large ornate parasol with a multicolour fringe is carried above the group, and a ceremonial rod bearer stands to the side. Behind them, figures in orange robes follow. Hanging orange and gold tassels and lamps decorate the ceiling, with gilded deity shrines along the left wall. Visible text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and2016-12-14December 12 20162016-12-12Indoor photograph inside a white tented pavilion with a red carpet runner and golden ornate thrones lining the walls. A man in a long rust-orange robe with gold trim walks at centre, carrying nothing, with long dark hair. Beside him a man holds up a large yellow canopy umbrella with red pole and beaded fringe. Several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold beaded garlands walk alongside. An older bearded man in saffron-orange robe leans on a walking staff. A man in white holds a small drum. Air conditioning units hang from the tent frame.2016-04-20March 10 20132013-03-10