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Night procession on an unpaved dirt road within an ashram, lined with strings of red and green lights. At the far left, a man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, with a red turban and gold necklaces, walks beneath a striped red and white umbrella held on a tall pole, while a woman in a rust-red garment with a rudraksha mala walks alongside. Behind them, a long line of devotees follows: women in white saris with gold borders and men in saffron and maroon robes, some waving or raising their hands. A small pink and cream shrine structure stands in the background.

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November 19 20152015-11-19Night procession on a dirt road in front of a small reddish ashram building strung with red and white fairy lights and a dark-green plant bed. A person in a dark-red robe with an orange sash and a red head covering walks at the front, holding a ceremonial staff, with a red-and-white decorated umbrella overhead and a lamp in hand. To the right, a line of about ten to twelve devotees in saffron, orange, maroon and white saris and dhotis stands along the path, one raising a hand in greeting. The surface is wet, reflecting light.2015-11-19Night procession on a dirt road lit by strings of red, green and white fairy lights. A figure in a red-brown dhoti and shawl with a red turban and gold necklace walks at the front carrying a long staff, shielded by a large multicoloured umbrella held by an attendant. Behind them a decorated green and gold float or vehicle carries figures. Along the sides, devotees in orange, maroon and white dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, walk and stand watching, and a figure in white with a mala is near the right edge.2015-11-19Night procession on a dirt road lit by string lights in red, green and white. A tall figure in the centre wears a deep red head covering, a rust-brown garment with gold borders, a large beaded necklace, and carries a silver trident-like staff. A striped umbrella in red, yellow and blue with 'Nithyananda Peetham' printed on it shelters him. Around him walk devotees in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis, some holding beads, with a small light source on the road. A decorated vehicle with lights appears at the left edge.2015-11-19Night procession on a dirt road lit by strings of coloured lights. A line of devotees in orange and saffron clothes, with white-clad participants on both sides, form a lane with arms raised. At centre, several figures in orange robes walk behind a tall staff-like rod and a striped ceremonial umbrella. Behind them, a fire burns near a decorated structure, and a lit building stands in the background. Several white-clad people stand on the right with lanyards. The scene suggests a satsang-related procession, with no clearly identifiable leader's face or name visible.2015-11-19November 19 20152015-11-19Night procession on a dirt road in front of a red-brick building, with a crowd of many people in white, orange and maroon clothing. In the centre, a figure in a maroon and gold-bordered shawl walks under a large golden parasol. Foreground devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and sarees move in a line, some with hands together.2016-02-17A night procession on an unpaved road lit by strings of colourful lights. At left, a man in white dhoti with gold borders and bare upper body raises his arm and points forward. Behind him, a group in red and orange ochre robes and white clothes walks in a line, some holding small lamps. Further ahead, a decorated palanquin or ratha with a canopy and an umbrella is carried by men in brown and orange dress, with lit lamps and garlands on it. A woman in an orange sari at right and women in white saris walk along the road. Coloured lights line a stage area in the background.2015-11-19A night procession on a dirt road lit mainly by a single bright torch held by a man in a dark robe at centre. Behind him a figure carries an ornate ceremonial umbrella (chhatra). Dozens of people in saffron, orange and red garments, some in white dhoti-style clothing, line both sides of the road and walk in a column. A brightly illuminated temple chariot or ratha with golden lights glows in the far background, and a red wall stands at right. The scene suggests a nighttime religious procession.2016-02-17February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesNovember 21 20102010-11-21February 17 20162016-02-17