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A procession of ashram monks walks along a dirt road past a red-and-white striped building at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. In front, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a bright orange umbrella over a monk in white dhoti and shawl with red borders. Behind them, several shaved-headed monks in white dhotis and red-bordered shawls walk barefoot or in sandals, with a monk in orange robes carrying a black bag and another wearing a gold-beaded necklace. Palm trees and a green shrub frame the scene, and a signboard on the left reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam.

A photograph of a walk along a dirt path between orange-painted brick walls. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, walking barefoot with sandals on the ground. Behind and beside him, several shaven-headed men in white dhotis with red borders walk in a loose group, some carrying bottles or papers. Another orange-robed monk follows to the right. A green corrugated-roof shelter, palm trees and a small shrine-like structure with a deity murti stand in the background.

Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dirt path between orange-painted buildings and a corrugated green-roofed shelter, with palm trees behind. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and sandals, wearing a long rudraksha mala, walks forward. Around him, shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls, some with sacred threads and some holding red books or small objects, walk and stand in conversation. A few people in orange robes appear at right, and a red-cushioned seat and small structures are visible in the background. The man in the centre shows distinctive saffron robes and rudraksha beads, but his appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity; he is described only by role.

December 27 2007

2007-12-27 +1 copies

August 08 2009

A photograph of a dirt ground outdoors at an ashram-like compound with trees behind. Two people in saffron-orange robes walk left to right, each holding a bright orange umbrella, followed by a figure in white with an orange shawl. On the right, an older bearded man in a rust-red robe walks among several men in white dhotis and shirts. A white banner with red lettering reads Om Hreem Nithyananda Namaha behind them. Sunlight casts long shadows across the sand.

2010-01-18 +1 copies

Outdoor procession on a red earth path beneath a large spreading tree, with a white ornamental tower at right. In the foreground a man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-embroidered border walks barefoot at the front, followed by a sannyasi in full orange wrap and another in orange. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts walk in step, one carrying a small bag, and a white-bearded man with a bare upper body and walking stick steps forward at right. Colorful parasol-like canopies or decorated umbrellas are visible in the background above the crowd, and a few small offerings sit near the left edge. The scene suggests a devotional walk or festival procession among ashram devotees and sannyasis.

Outdoor procession on a bare sandy compound. A man in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of white flowers and orange beads walks at the centre, flanked by people in orange, white and saffron-red shawls. Above them a yellow and orange fringed ceremonial umbrella is carried on a long pole. A bald man in white stands at left, and a man in yellow-and-white garments walks in front. Behind, a half-built structure with steel scaffolding and a terracotta-roofed building stands under a cloudy sky. Eight or so people are visible.

A photograph of a group walking along a red-dirt path past dense green trees and a tall white lattice tower. In front, a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare shaved head and a crossbody bag walks beside a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing orange sandals. Behind them a line of men in white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with shaved heads and some wearing white shirts, walk in procession; a few in orange robes follow. Several wear beaded necklaces. Swamiji (probable): the front figure in orange with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala matches the presentation cues. The page indicates the event involved a walk around the temple.

July 26 2010

A photograph of a procession walking along a dirt-and-paved path lined with green shrubs and a string of orange triangular flags overhead. At the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland and an orange turban-style head covering walks barefoot, carried or flanked by attendants; a long trident-like staff and a tall ceremonial staff are raised in the group. Around him are men in orange robes with rudraksha-style bead garlands and women in white saris with orange shawls. A man in white kurta walks on the right, and a man in orange runs in the foreground. A white-roofed building and a water tank stand at left under a tree.

Outdoor photo of a procession walking along a concrete path between a red iron railing and a green garden. At the front, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red-and-white flower garland stands beside a tall ceremonial parasol with multicoloured tassels, wearing a white dhoti and a shawl with a gold-coloured border. Around him, several men in saffron and orange robes wear rudraksha and bead malas, some with shaved heads and vibhuti marks; a few men in white dhotis walk behind. A water tank stands on a tall frame in the background, with trees and yellow flowers at right.