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Night procession at an outdoor temple setting with palm trees, moving along a dirt path. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hairstyle, a red tilak, a flower garland of purple and white blossoms, and a rudraksha mala carries a long trident-topped staff and holds his palms together in greeting. Two umbrellas with multicoloured tassels and bird motifs shade the group. A woman in white draped with orange and a rudraksha mala holds a long wooden pole. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse holds a silver plate with an offering. Beside them a figure carries a tray with a lit fire, and fabric bunting strings overhead. Several white-clad devotees follow in the crowd.

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Night procession on a dirt path lined with bunting and two large multicoloured canopy umbrellas on long poles. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with an orange and blue border carries a long wooden pole, and a man in a black shirt walks beside her. Behind them a line of devotees in white dhotis and saris follows. At centre a woman in a white sari carries a brass plate. On the right a man in saffron robes with a garland of pink and white flowers, rudraksha beads and a trident-tipped staff walks; he appears to be a person candidate by these cues, though this is an appearance-based label only. A woman in white with an orange shawl and a brass lamp walks at the far right. Many other people are visible in the dim background.2006-12-31Night procession with colourful tasselled ceremonial umbrellas overhead. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and a pink-and-white flower garland holds a gold trident staff on the right, qualifying as a person by his distinctive saffron clothing, malas and garland cues. Beside him a woman in a red-bordered sari carries a small brass tray. Centre, an older woman in a white sari with a gold border walks with a Pooja-style crowd. On the left, a man in white clothes and a woman in orange-bordered white carry a flaming fire pan of offerings. Devotees in white and orange fill the background.2006-12-31Night procession on a tree-lined path strung with small lights and blue-and-white bunting. Ornate umbrellas with multicoloured tassels, orange, green and blue panels, are held aloft over the group. A man at centre-right wears an orange-gold garment, a white flower garland with red blooms, a gold necklace, a red forehead mark and long swept-back hair, and walks in front of devotees. Other men wear white dhotis and orange shawls, one holds a silver trident. A woman in white with an orange shawl carries a brass tray with a flower-filled basket and banana leaves. Several men in white and orange shawls walk behind. The crowd is visible in the dark.2007-01-01Night procession at an Indian temple or ashram. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis wear orange shawls, rudraksha malas and vibhuti. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl carries a flower-decorated basket. Above them, large colourful umbrellas with tassels and a trident-topped staff are carried in the procession.2007-01-01Night procession on a dirt ground with devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and orange shawls. Two large multicoloured parasols with tassels lead the group; the left one has 'Dhyan Apeetam' printed on its panel. A woman in a white sari with an orange border carries a tray of flowers and offerings. A man in an orange dhoti with gold border, orange shawl and a long flower garland, with sandalwood markings on his forehead, walks at the front-right, gold necklace visible. Other attendants carry a gold trishul and a brass handled item.2007-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt road at dusk with devotees in white and cream traditional dress. Several people carry tall poles topped with ornate red, orange and gold umbrella-shaped canopies decorated with blue, gold and cream motifs. A woman in white with an orange-bordered shawl walks in front, and a man in a black shirt and dark trousers with a pendant walks at the right edge. Men in white with ritual markings and neck beads accompany them. Strings of small blue-and-white flags stretch overhead along the route.2006-12-31A procession on a dirt path with red-orange umbrellas overhead. A man in an orange robe with a long, swept-back hair, a purple flower garland, and gold ornaments walks at the centre, smiling. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and dark maroon sash holds a gold trident-topped staff, and another man in orange holds a gold staff at right. Women in white saris with gold borders walk along the left, one carrying a brass bowl of flower petals and another holding a decorated umbrella pole. Palm trees and vehicles are visible in the background, and a crowd of onlookers in white stands further back.2008-12-31Night procession with several women in white saris, one in a red blouse carrying a silver tray with a small silver figure and offerings, and a standing figure in saffron robes with a long lei of purple and white flowers and beaded malas, smiling with a red tilak on the forehead. Behind them, a woman in white holds a golden staff, and colourful ceremonial umbrellas with tassels and Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam emblems with bird motifs are visible. A woman at left carries a white bundle with an orange and blue sash.2006-12-31Outdoor evening procession on a dirt ground walking past a row of colourful triangular and umbrella-shaped ceremonial canopies with red, blue and green panels and gold fringe. Women in white and cream saris with gold borders and orange-bordered saris carry the poles, and men in white dhotis and white shirts walk alongside. A woman in an orange sari with a flower garland stands at right. A man in a black shirt and dark trousers walks at the front right. A string of white and blue flag pennants runs across the background, and a silver staff is carried at left.2006-12-31A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and bunting. In the centre, a figure with long, swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron garment with gold border and a white flower garland, walking beneath a red and multicoloured parasol with tassels and an ornate finial. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk barefoot, several with orange sashes, and a woman in white with a yellow-orange shawl stands at the right edge. Other parasols and a small decorated structure appear in the background. The figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) through long hair, saffron ornate clothing and a garland, and he is walking in a procession.2007-01-01July 29 20072007-07-29Outdoor procession in bright sunlight. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala holds a gold trident-topped staff, leading the group. Behind her, several men in saffron-orange robes carry gold staffs and wear garlands and malas. In the centre, a bald man in orange robes with a purple flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Above them, ornate umbrellas with orange and red panels, floral motifs and a bird-like emblem are carried in procession. Other devotees in white and orange stand around, and the dusty ground and trees form the backdrop.2008-12-31