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Outdoor procession of devotees on a paved path lined with palm trees and orange flags. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with a white flower garland; the portrait is labelled PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA. Beside her, a woman in a rust-red sari holds a matching framed portrait with a white garland. Behind them, devotees in white and rust-red shawls and rudraksha malas press their palms together in greeting, and a man in white holds his hands folded. A woman at the right wears a rust-red sari and a beaded necklace. A ceremonial kalasha stands near the left edge.

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December 26 20132013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26A festival procession of devotees walks under a tin-roofed pavilion with coconut palms and orange flags behind them. In the foreground a woman with grey hair and a red bindi holds a framed portrait garlanded with white flowers; the portrait shows a young man in orange robes seated in meditation with raised hand. Beside her a second woman in a red sari and garland holds a matching framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA". Women in rust-red saris with rudraksha malas and men in white dhotis with red shawls walk with hands folded in namaste. Fresh leaves are laid along the path, and a tall orange flag and a speaker are visible overhead.2013-12-26Outdoor padapuja ceremony under a shaded canopy with red and orange flags. A man with long dark hair, a white-painted forehead and multiple gold-and-bead necklaces sits on a red-cushioned seat with hands joined in greeting, smiling, while a devotee in an orange garment performs the ritual. Two women in red saris, one in white with a red shawl, hold framed portraits labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda, each showing a saffron-robed figure with a flower garland. Other devotees in orange and red robes stand behind with folded hands, and banana leaves and flower petals lie on the brick floor.2013-12-26Outdoor ceremony under palm trees with orange and saffron flags. A man seated on a red cushioned throne with a rudraksha mala, wearing saffron robes and a bright smile, joins his palms in greeting. A bald priest in saffron dhoti and angavastram stands before him, reaching toward two women in saffron saris holding framed portraits garlanded with white flowers and beads. Many devotees in saffron and white clothes surround them, some holding orange flags, with a crowd behind and a red-brick wall in the background. Padukapuja setting with footwear offering on a tray at the foot of the throne.2013-12-26Outdoor photo of a large devotee crowd on a brick-paved courtyard during a ritual, with banana leaves laid on the ground. Two women in white saris hold framed portraits; one labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" shows a seated figure in orange robes with a garland. Devotees in red and white clothing, some with palms joined, stand in rows behind them. In the right foreground a person seen from behind, with dark hair tied up and a gold-bordered orange garment, faces the ceremony. Palm trees, orange flags and a decorated pillar appear in the background.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26Outdoor ceremony under a tree canopy at a paved courtyard with green palm leaves on the ground. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sits on a red-cushioned seat receiving offerings, with feet placed on a small tray. Swamiji (probable) cues are present: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. Around him, saffron-robed devotees stand with a child in orange. Two women in white and red saris hold framed portraits showing a man in orange with flower garlands, and a line of people in white and red stands with hands folded. Saffron flags and an orange banner sit in the background.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26A photograph of a festival gathering outdoors under trees and a red wall, with a trident on a pole at top left. In the foreground at left, a smiling person with a white sandalwood mark on the forehead and a broad gold necklace sits on a red-brown dhoti-style cloth, appearing to be seated on a dais. Behind them, devotees in white and orange-red garments, some with orange shawls, stand with hands raised in greeting or prayer. Two women in the foreground hold large framed portraits labelled PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA, each showing a seated figure in orange robes with a flower garland and rudraksha mala. Green leaves are laid on the ground near the feet of the crowd.2013-12-26