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A photograph of a walkway outdoors among trees and shrubs. A man in white kurta and white trousers on the left carries a silver kalasha-style vessel with a green leaf on top. Centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a white garment with gold border, a gold necklace, and a garland of white flowers with multicoloured beads and red blossoms, hands pressed together in namaste. Behind them a man in a white kurta with a neck pendant and a man in orange shawl walk; to the right, a woman in a white sari with orange shawl, a woman in a green-bordered sari, and a man in a white kurta with a pendant walk along. a person: the centre figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a flower garland, wearing white and gold ceremonial clothes, consistent with the page's account of the procession.

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January 01 20062006-01-01January 01 20062006-01-01A photograph of a procession on a dirt path shaded by trees. At the centre, a figure in an orange robe and a long garland of white and orange flowers walks forward, with a yellow-green garland around the lower body. Around him, monks in orange and saffron robes walk behind, and men in white shirts and white dhotis flank the path. A woman in a rust-red sari carries a brass tray with a pot and green leaves, and another woman in a red sari follows at right. A man in the foreground wears a cream shirt and white dhoti with a tilak, and a building with orange walls shows behind the trees. Caption text overlaid at bottom right reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2013-06-23 +3 copiesOutdoors among palm trees, a procession moves along a dirt path. At the centre, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with gold border wears a white and red flower garland and a gold necklace, with a trident-like ornament rising behind him. He smiles and holds his hands together near his chest. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border on the right carries a silver vessel.2007-01-01A photograph of a procession on a tree-lined paved path. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and orange shawl, with a white flower garland, walks with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him a woman in a white sari with a green-and-gold border carries a brass-like kalasha topped with green leaves and white flowers on a tray of flower petals. Behind them a crowd of men in white dhotis and white kurtas, several with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, follows. A woman in a cream sari stands at left. The page describes a person Spurana Program event in 2006, but the man's identity is not established by appearance alone, so the role is given as a devotee in the procession.2006-09-17A procession walks along a tree-lined road in dim, overcast light. At centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron dhoti and orange shawl wears a long white garland and sandals. Behind him, a line of men in white shirts and cream trousers, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, walks in step. At right, a woman in a cream sari with a dark green border carries a brass tray of flowers, leaves and offerings. A man in white dhoti with an orange shawl walks at left. The procession appears to be a religious walk.2006-09-17Outdoor photo on a dirt ground beside a white vehicle and a large white tent. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with a green-leaved coconut offering, and pink flower petals fall through the air. A central figure in an orange robe and a white jasmine-and-rudraksha garland, with long hair, holds one palm raised in blessing. Behind them, a man in orange with a saffron wrap and a man in white kurta walk, and a man in a cream shirt holds a silver plate. At right, an older man in a cream kurta with folded hands smiles. Visible appearance cues for the central figure include long hair, saffron robe and garland, so this is a probable Swamiji presence, though his face is not used for identification.2009-09-10January 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesJune 23 20132013-06-23 +2 copiesA procession on a dirt path under palm trees in India. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a white and multicoloured flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and walks with a cane. Above him a colourful fringed ceremonial umbrella is held aloft. Behind, a man in white carries a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure, and a bearer nearby holds an orange flag on a pole. A woman in a white sari with a gold border presses her palms together in greeting, and another woman in white walks beside her. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls follow, carrying the procession along the path.2007-02-24A photograph of a house visit in a garden courtyard with a silver car parked at left and a fountain behind. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron sari and a white-and-yellow garland, stands at centre with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside her, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a silver tray with a brass lamp and offerings. A man in white with glasses and a white shirt reaches toward the tray. A woman in an orange sari bends low at right, touching the ground, and a woman in a blue floral top stands at the edge. Several men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand behind, some with hands folded, one wearing a rudraksha-style necklace. Tropical plants and frangipani trees surround the scene.2010-02-18Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt path lined with trees and tall grass. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back hair, a white and red floral garland and a walking staff, leads the way, with a striped umbrella-style canopy and an orange flag visible behind him. Behind him, a woman in a white saree with a gold border holds a printed photograph of a smiling woman in orange clothing. A man in white dhoti and shirt walks nearby, a woman in white saree with hands folded in namaste stands centre-right, and a woman in a white and gold-bordered saree stands at right with folded hands. Devotees in white clothes gather in the background.2007-02-24