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December 22 20182018-12-22A procession on a paved path under a large ornate ceremonial umbrella with fringed tassels in maroon, green, white and orange. A smiling man at centre wears a maroon turban with a gold ornament, a red and pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces and a maroon silk dhoti with gold borders, walking barefoot in sandals. Around him, devotees in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and leopard-print sashes walk and some hold the gold umbrella pole. Behind them stand silver trishula and ornamental staff sculptures. A woman in a green and gold outfit with bangles and a teal-clad attendant accompany the procession. a person: the man at centre wears a turban, layered gold necklaces, a floral garland and rich ceremonial silk, cues that match the page's description of a public procession.2018-01-09 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesOutdoor procession scene with a man in the centre wearing a red-maroon garment, a long multi-strand gold necklace and a thick flower garland of red, yellow and white blooms. Around him, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas walk closely, one holding a decorated umbrella overhead; one bald man in orange at left wears gold ornaments and earrings. To the right a man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala has tilak markings. Devotees in the background hold flower arrangements. Trees and open sky form the backdrop. The central figure has long swept-back hair and gold ornaments, but appearance cues are not conclusive, so the identity remains unsure.2013-11-11Outdoor procession under bright sky with palm fronds. A central figure in an orange-red turban, ornate gold necklaces, and multi-coloured flower garlands stands on a golden ceremonial chariot, smiling and raising both palms in greeting; this is a Swamiji (probable) depiction of Paramahamsa Nithyananda in saffron-orange clothing with a crown-like turban and ornate gold adornments. Two women attendants in orange saris with yellow borders and rudraksha malas hold long poles beside him. A bald man in orange sits behind on the chariot. Above, orange and yellow umbrellas with tassels and a hanging fringe of golden bells, pink tassels and marigold garlands frame the scene.2013-12-27Outdoor festival scene under a bright sky with a red and gold parasol at the left edge. A central figure in an orange saffron garment wears a long red flower garland with a yellow flower tassel, a gold bead necklace, and a red bindi; the figure smiles while adjusting the garland. Nearby, a bald man in orange robes with a white flower garland stands at left, a man in white with a pink cloth is behind, and on the right a man in white with a yellow shawl and glasses presses his palms together in greeting. Several other devotees in white and orange stand around, and a woman is partly visible at the lower right. Two people in the foreground hold white and red flowers. Whether the central figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so the identity is not stated.2010-10-17Outdoor procession scene with a central man wearing a long, thick garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and pink flowers, plus layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, over a reddish-brown garment. He has long hair, a moustache and a tilak on his forehead. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas carry a tall golden staff and wear leopard-print headbands; one man holds a golden staff on the left, and a bare-chested young man on the right wears a tiger-striped cloth and silver chains. Women in white saris and bangles stand in the background, with a drum and golden decorations visible.2017-12-31January 22 20172017-01-22January 14 20182018-01-14A photograph of a ceremony at an outdoor temple-like setting. In the foreground a man with long dark hair and a short beard, wearing a rust-red robe, a multi-strand pink and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white forehead mark, stands with palms joined and eyes closed. Behind him a second man in an orange-red cloth holds a red cloth and a small ritual tool near a white pillar draped with a white cloth bordered in gold. On the right, a person's arm extends with a cloth. Behind them, a large crowd of people in orange and saffron robes stands and sits, with several hands raised in namaste. Drums and a drum head are visible at right, and trees and red structures fill the background.2017-10-01December 23 20082008-12-23