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A festival procession moves along a dirt path beside a red brick wall at an ashram. At the centre, a richly decorated chariot with a golden swan-like prow, layered red and orange umbrellas, garlands and flower swags is pulled and steadied by men in saffron-orange dhotis and sashes, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas. Devotees in white kurtas and dhotis walk alongside, and a man in a white dhoti with a red cloth over his shoulder holds the chariot's side. A red tractor and a green-canopied vehicle with a gold star standard appear at right, and a large crowd gathers behind the wall at left.

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A festival procession moves along a dusty lane between red brick walls. A decorated vehicle carries a golden-yellow ratha-style structure topped with many tiered umbrellas in orange, red, yellow and purple, with garlands of flowers along its base. Several saffron-robed sannyasis with shaved heads stand on and around the float. In front, a sannyasi in orange holds a long ceremonial staff, and a man in white holds a tall golden staff with a trident finial. A green-canopied tractor and a red Massey Ferguson tractor follow, with a crowd of white-clad and devotee attendees lining the route. A large golden trishul stands at the right edge.2013-12-27A festival procession at an ashram courtyard next to a terracotta-red wall. A decorated wooden palanquin with a gilded peacock-like prow and a canopy of red, orange, yellow and purple umbrellas is carried on poles. Several shaven-headed priests in saffron and orange dhoti-style robes stand on and around the palanquin, one holding a ceremonial mace-like staff. Garlands of marigolds and green leaves hang from the platform. A large crowd in white shirts and white dhotis fills the foreground, many with folded hands in devotion. A red tractor with a green canopy and a golden ceremonial flag appear at the right edge.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27An outdoor procession at an ashram beside a red-orange boundary wall, with a decorated palanquin-style float carried on poles and a tractor-drawn cart. The float has red and orange parasols, a golden canopy and floral garlands. Men in saffron-orange dhotis and sashes, many with bare shaved heads and rudraksha malas, walk beside and push the float, some holding ceremonial staffs and a trident-topped pole. Devotees in white and cream dress line a dirt path, and women in saris and flower-decorated hair stand along the edge. Mostly bare hillside slope and trees behind. Visible text on a sign reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road between tall red compound walls under a clear sky. At the centre, a red tractor carries a decorated float topped with a gold-and-red canopy and garlands of marigold flowers. Many men and women in saffron, orange and maroon robes walk alongside, some holding long staffs and a bright silver ceremonial vessel, while others in white dhotis and white kurtas follow behind. Musicians in white play long wind instruments near the front. Gold parasols shade the procession, and a red arched gateway with decorative finials stands in the background.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty lane at the Bidadi ashram. At the centre, a golden ratha chariot with a tall gold canopy and red-and-white garlands is pulled forward through the crowd. Many devotees in white dhotis and shirts walk on both sides, while saffron-robed sannyasis with shaved heads and orange shawls walk in the foreground. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at right. On the left, a red tractor pulls a green-roofed trailer, and a drummer carries a drum. Yellow and red bunting lines the right side of the road, with a red brick wall on the left.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt road at a temple-like compound. A red Massey Ferguson 1035 DI tractor with a green canopy leads, pulling a decorated ratha/chariot draped in garlands, colourful umbrellas and fringed hangings. Women in orange and saffron saris and rudraksha malas walk alongside, while a crowd of devotees in white and orange shirts with lanyards and orange shawls fills the foreground. Palm trees and a red brick wall stand behind.2013-12-27