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A procession on a dirt road moves between palm trees and a low white building. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis carry tall poles supporting large umbrellas with orange and red canopies, tasselled edges and embroidered floral panels bearing a dove emblem. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl walks at the centre, holding a bouquet of flowers, and a woman in a yellow sari walks behind. Other devotees in white follow, some wearing rudraksha malas.

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An outdoor procession on a sandy path lined with palm trees. Several men and women in white and saffron-orange clothing walk behind ornate, colourful ceremonial parasols with gold finials and beaded fringe; the parasols are carried on long poles by men in white dhotis and orange shawls. A man in front in a white shirt and grey shawl walks with arms crossed. Shoes are removed and placed along the edge of the path. In the background, a stage with a large portrait banner stands beside tall saffron flags on poles. A brick-coloured tower is visible behind the marchers.2007-02-15A procession moves along a dirt path past a dirt mound, with a stage and a crowd of people in white clothing in the background. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and kurtas carry tall wooden poles supporting colourful ceremonial umbrellas with orange, green and blue canopies and gold fringe, many decorated with lotus-like motifs and the words 'DYANAPEETAM'. Some men wear orange shawls over their shoulders. A man in the foreground carries a large gold and red embroidered ceremonial banner on a pole. A woman in white with an orange sash is at the lower right, and palm trees and a tent structure with a red-and-blue decorative framed backdrop stand behind the stage area. A portrait of a bald, saffron-robed figure hangs on the stage to the left.2007-02-15A procession walks along a dirt path through tall palm and shade trees. Several people in white ritual dress with orange shawls lead the way, many carrying long silver staffs topped with ornate finials and ceremonial tridents. Multiple colourful umbrellas with embroidered patterns in orange, blue, red and gold are held aloft over the group. Some participants wear white dhotis and kurtas, while women in white saris with orange borders walk among them, and a row of people follows further back. Dry grass lines the path and bright sky shows above the trees.2007-02-15A procession on a dirt road under a clear blue sky and large shade trees. Several men in white dhotis and white kurtas carry tall silver-tipped staffs and colourful fringed umbrellas with orange, red and green panels. At the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a beaded necklace walks among followers. Other devotees wear white and orange shawls. A woman in a red sari stands at the right edge, and small flag bunting hangs overhead.2007-02-02A procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees under bright sky. Men in white shirts and white dhotis carry large colourful umbrellas with red, blue, orange and green panels, fringed with tassels, and one carries a decorated tray. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a marigold garland walks at the left edge, with a man in white beside him. Several other devotees in white clothing and a yellow-bordered shawl follow, and a partly visible orange-and-red decorated umbrella appears at the right.2006-12-28A procession on a dusty road under a clear blue sky. Several men in white dhotis and shirts carry tall silver staffs with ornate tops, and multiple colourful fringed umbrellas in orange, red and blue with gold emblems are held aloft over the group. At the centre, two men in saffron-orange robes walk side by side, one wearing an orange turban and a beaded necklace, while a white-bearded sadhu in orange wraps walks nearby and another man in orange carries a gold staff. Onlookers and processionists fill the background, with trees and utility poles along the roadside.2007-02-02February 02 20072007-02-02A procession on a dusty road under a clear blue sky. Men in white dhotis and white shirts carry a red canopy with the printed name NITHYANANDAM and colourful fringed umbrellas on long poles. Behind them, figures in saffron robes and rudraksha malas walk beneath the umbrellas. A central bearded man in an orange robe wears a long red garland and a large gold necklace, with a trident-like staff nearby. Other participants wear red and orange attire and white ritual clothes. Crowds and yellow decorated stalls stand in the background.2009-01-01December 23 20082008-12-23February 02 20072007-02-02January 31 20072007-01-31A procession of devotees walks across a dusty open ground beneath many ornate parasols with orange, red and gold fabric, blue and white emblems and tasseled edges. Several men in white kurta-style tunics with orange or saffron shawls carry silver staffs topped with ornamental finials and brass or silver vessels holding flowers. A woman in a pale blue sari walks at the left edge. Trees and a hazy sky stand in the background.2007-02-15