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A photograph of a festival procession outdoors. A man with long dark hair, a white and gold turban, a red and white flower garland and an orange saffron wrap sits on an ornate silver palanquin, holding a gold staff-like pole beneath a multicoloured canopy with tassels. Colourful balloons in red, blue, green, white and yellow are tied to the palanquin and carried at its front. Around him, devotees in white clothing and orange shawls crowd close, some with hands pressed together in greeting. A bald man in orange stands among them, and further back, people in white walk across a dusty courtyard beside a tiled building and a canopy in orange and green.

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Outdoor procession at an ashram. A man seated on an ornate silver palanquin or ratha wears a white and gold turban, an orange cloth draped over his body, a red and white flower garland and a gold armband, and holds a tall gold staff. Above him is a multicoloured canopy with tassels. Colourful balloons are tied to the palanquin and its poles. Around it, devotees in white and orange stand and watch, some with hands joined in greeting. Other people in white walk in the background among parked motorcycles and trees.2008-12-29A figure in orange saffron robes sits on a silver-framed palanquin or ratha-style chair during a procession. He wears a white and gold turban, red and white flower garlands, and a gold arm band, and holds a tall gold staff with his right hand. Multicoloured balloons are tied to the frame, and a striped fringed canopy in orange, red and green shades overhead. Crowds of devotees in white and orange clothing line the street behind, some with hands folded in greeting, and a few people in white stand in the background near a building with orange bunting.2008-12-29A figure seated on an ornate silver palanquin-style chair during a procession, wearing an orange saffron-coloured robe, a white and gold turban, and a long red and white flower garland with gold ornaments. The figure holds a tall gold ceremonial staff and is shaded by a multicoloured fringed umbrella in red, yellow, green and blue. A young man in a beige and gold embroidered kurta with an orange shawl and gold chain walks alongside, holding the chair. Balloons in orange, red, blue, green, yellow, pink and white are tied to the chair. Crowds of devotees in white and orange attire line the procession; women in white saris and a monk in orange are visible, and a few people stand in the background near white buildings.2008-12-29Outdoor procession scene in daylight. A central man sits on an ornate silver palanquin or chariot seat, wearing an orange saffron garment, a red and white floral garland, a white and gold turban-like headwear, and gold bangles, with hands raised in greeting. Behind him, a figure holds a golden staff topped with a finial, and an orange-robed attendant stands nearby. Colourful yellow, green and red umbrellas with tassels and blue emblems shade the procession, and multicoloured balloons are tied to the carriage. Devotees in white and orange clothes stand along the path, with a tree in bloom and tents in the background.2008-12-29A man in orange saffron robes rides a silver-trimmed ceremonial chariot under a red and orange canopy hung with tassels and balloons. He wears a white and gold turban, a red rudraksha-style mala and a white flower garland, and holds a tall gold staff with his right hand while his left rests on the chariot rail. Behind him, several women and men in white clothing watch and smile as the procession moves through a sandy courtyard lined with buildings.2008-12-29A man in an orange saffron garment rides on a silver-and-gold ceremonial palanquin under a multicolored fringed canopy. He wears a white and gold turban, a red and white flower garland, and holds a tall gold-tipped staff. Balloons in orange, green, blue, yellow, white and purple decorate the vehicle. Behind him a large crowd of devotees in white clothes, some with orange shawls and prayer hands, watches and applauds in an open sandy courtyard. The a person status is unsure, as there is no visible printed name and the page indicates no a person presence.2008-12-29Outdoor procession scene on dusty ground under a multicoloured canopy with tasselled fringe, red, yellow, green and blue panels. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white and gold turban, red and white flower garland, and gold armband sits on a raised golden seat, holding a tall gold staff with a decorative top. Behind him a crowd of devotees in white clothes, some with white shawls and purple lanyards, watches; a bald man in orange robes stands near the seat, and a young woman in a long braid wears white. Red plastic chair and blue balloons visible at the edges. Seated figure appears to be a person, identified by saffron robes, turban, garland and gold ornaments, seated in a ceremonial position.2008-12-29Outdoor festival procession with a crowd of devotees in white clothes. A woman in orange robes, wearing a crown and a long garland of red and white flowers, sits on an ornate silver palanquin holding a golden trident. Another person in orange with a shaved head sits beside the palanquin. Colourful balloons in green, yellow, blue, pink and white decorate the seat, and a red, green and gold canopy with tassels stands at the left. Many people in white sarees and white shirts, some with white and orange shawls, press around the palanquin, with orange flags behind.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Outdoor procession at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam-style celebration with a palanquin-like float decorated with a silver frame, pastel and multicoloured balloons, and a figure seated in saffron-orange robes with a white headband and layered garland of red and white flowers. Two additional saffron-robed attendants stand behind, one holding a ceremonial staff. Overhead are three umbrellas in red, green and yellow with tasselled fringe and blue emblems, while tall orange flags with blue motifs line the procession route. Many white-clad devotees, including young men and women, surround and follow the float; another figure in white stands at the right edge beside a parked vehicle. Roadside structures with green roofing and orange bunting are visible behind.2008-12-29