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July 07 2009

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside leafy green trees. A man with long swept-back dark hair, white tripundra on his forehead and a red dot, wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long white and red flower garland, a gold beaded necklace and gold armlets. Behind him, several shaven-headed men in saffron robes with white forehead marks carry ritual vessels: one holds a silver-toned bowl and another a gold-rimmed tray. A woman in white and a person in maroon walk in the background. Pink flowers and a yellow garland line the path. a person by long hair, saffron clothing, flower garland and gold ornaments, leading the procession.2011-12-11December 27 20082008-12-27Outdoor procession on a path lined with palm trees and tents. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace wears a thick white and red flower garland and points forward while walking. Around him, men in white dhotis with saffron shawls carry tall golden staffs topped with trident-like finials, and some wear rudraksha malas. A bearded man in orange robes walks at right, and a smiling man in orange at left-center walks with his hands at his waist. Mats of woven leaves cover the ground and string decorations hang at left.2007-12-27December 27 20072007-12-27Outdoor procession on a paved path lined with trees and wooden poles, with a trident-topped golden staff visible behind. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a white garment with a gold-bordered cloth and a thick necklace of gold beads and a red-and-white flower garland, walking with a downcast gaze. Around him, several men in saffron-orange robes and gold bead necklaces walk in step; one on the left holds a silver bowl and another holds folded paper. A bald man on the right with a tilak wears saffron robes and gold beads and adjusts his shawl. An elderly man in white with an orange shawl and a bearded man in orange also walk nearby. Total visible people: about seven to eight.2010-01-01Outdoor photograph of a long-haired man in an orange and gold saffron robe, wearing a white and red flower garland (malai) and a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, standing among devotees in white kurtas and orange shoulder cloths. A bare-leafed palm and a golden trident-shaped ornament appear in the background, with small orange flags nearby. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron robe with gold border, ornate gold necklace and flower garland are the qualifying cues. Several other men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand around him.2007-01-01A street procession outdoors under bright sunlight with trees and a utility pole behind. At centre, a figure with long dark hair and a forehead mark wears an orange robe and a large garland of yellow and red flowers with green leaves, plus a gold chain pendant. Beside him on the right, a man in a red shirt with an orange-and-maroon shawl and a rudraksha mala walks with his hand near an orange cloth. To the left, a young man in a white shirt and orange shawl holds a tall golden staff topped with a finial. Behind them, many people in orange and white clothing follow, and a tall silver trident-like standard rises at upper right beside an orange flag.2007-12-22December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA procession of saffron-robed men walks along a dirt road under a large decorated umbrella with tasselled fringe and orange flags. At the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a white floral garland, a gold crown-like headpiece and a gold pendant necklace, and holds his hands up in greeting. Beside him, a man in orange holds a golden trident-topped staff, and another holds a tall gold staff. Attendants in orange and cream clothes and rudraksha beads surround them, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at the right edge. Overlaid text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and Source: Nithyananda2008-12-27Outdoor photograph of a procession under leafy trees beside a wire-mesh fence and stone wall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a dark rudraksha mala and a saffron-orange wrap walks at the centre, with a faint smile. Several men in saffron-orange robes and two in white walk alongside, one carrying a small orange cloth. A black portable speaker is held aloft in the background. The central figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so this is a Swamiji (probable) appearance-based candidate walking in the procession.2008-08-03