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Night photograph of a procession at a retreat. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a red bindi on his forehead, and raises his hand in greeting. Behind him, a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and khaki shorts carries a wooden palanquin pole, and to the left an older man in a white polo shirt with glasses waves. The palanquin is draped with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers and carries a gilded deity murti. A held sign reads Anandeshwara beside a portrait of a man in white head wrap and a chakra-style emblem. A bright full moon is visible in the dark sky. Several other people in white and dark clothes stand in the background.

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Night procession outdoors on sand under a dark sky with a bright moon. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair raises one arm high. Behind him, a man in a white shirt and white kurta with a dark bead necklace smiles while carrying a wooden pole. A man in a white polo shirt and khaki trousers raises both arms and cheers at left. At right, a man in a white t-shirt and khaki shorts grips a wooden carrying pole. Above them rides a golden palanquin decorated with garlands of green, white, yellow and red flowers, topped with gilded ornaments. A placard held aloft reads Anandeshwara beside a photo of a man in a white turban, with a red and gold chakra-like emblem. Several people are visible on the left in white clothes.2006-09-02A night procession at a ground with a moon in a dark sky. Several people carry poles bearing placards, and on each placard is a portrait of a bearded-free figure with a white head covering and dark hair; the placards read "Guru" and "Anandeshwara" with a partially visible third reading "Anandeshwari". Behind them, ornate golden palanquins are decorated with multicoloured flower garlands, and one holds a figure in orange cloth. People in white kurtas and dhotis, a woman in a red-and-white sari, and a man in a white shirt and khaki shorts walk along. A few onlookers stand at the edges, and a person on the far right holds a camera.2006-09-02Night procession on a dirt road under a dark sky with a bright moon at upper right. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange shawl leans forward pushing a flower-decorated palanquin carrying two gilded deity murti, one in white and one in blue. Floral garlands in red, yellow and white wrap the palanquin. At left, a man in a white shirt and khaki shorts holds a poster edge. At right, a woman in a grey-black sari holds a placard reading Anandeshwari, which shows a small photo of a woman in white. Other people walk behind in dim light.2006-09-02A nighttime procession under a dark sky with a bright full moon. A palanquin decorated with garlands of yellow, green, red and white flowers carries two golden metal deity murtis, one wearing a blue garment. A white placard on a pole reads Anandeshwara with a purple chakra emblem featuring an om symbol. Several people walk beside the palanquin with palms pressed together in prayer. A woman in a white garment with a long braid faces the palanquin, and a man in glasses and a white shirt stands nearby. Other men in white and dark clothing carry the palanquin poles on their shoulders.2006-09-02Night procession outdoors with a palanquin carried on shoulders, decorated with yellow, red, green and white flower garlands and gold ornamental canopy. Two deity murtis are seated on it, one in gold with a crown-like headdress and the other in blue with gold face covering. Several people walk alongside: a man in a white t-shirt and khaki shorts holds a round object in both hands, another man in a white t-shirt and shorts claps, a woman in a dark shawl raises her hand, and women in pink and cream saris follow. A placard reads Anandeshwari beside a blue lotus-like chakra emblem, showing a portrait of a bearded man in a white turban. Dark trees fill the background.2006-09-02Night procession at a temple-style event under a dark sky with a bright full moon. Two ornate palanquins decorated with garlands in red, white, yellow and green are carried on wooden poles by devotees. On the left, a seated figure in an orange robe and white cloth sits on the palanquin, with a golden crown-like ornament above, appearing to be a deity murti or statue. On the right, a golden deity murti with a tall crown and a blue-skinned figure is seated under a flower-garlanded canopy. Several people carry the poles, including a woman in a white sari, a man in a white shirt with a mala, and a man in a white shirt at the right. A sign reads Anandeshwara.2006-09-02A night procession on a dirt path under a dark sky with a bright moon. Two ornate golden palanquins decorated with garlands of green, red and white flowers carry deity murtis. In the foreground, a smiling man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange garment walks ahead, with long dark hair, while devotees in white and blue saris and white kurtas lift and carry the palanquins, and others walk alongside holding a sign. A man in a white shirt films with a camera. The scene shows a ratha-style palanquin procession.2006-09-02Outdoor procession on a sandy path among Joshua trees at a teachers training event. A man in a long orange saffron robe with long dark wavy hair gestures with one arm, leading others. Behind him a palanquin-style float is decorated with red, white and green garlands and holds two gilded deity murti figures. A white rectangular placard is carried on a pole. Other people in white kurtas and a woman in a white sari with an orange blouse walk alongside; a man in a dark t-shirt films. On the right a gilded peetha/seat with garlands and a person prostrating in white and orange. Count of people visible: roughly six to twenty.2006-09-02A night procession at a person event. Gold-framed palanquins draped in yellow, red and white garlands carry deity murtis under a dark sky. On the nearest palanquin an orange-robed figure is seated with an ornate crown-like headdress, and gold tridents and a kalasha are visible. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair wears an orange top with their back to the camera. A woman in a white sari with a red border holds a white placard reading Guru with an orange circular emblem. Another placard reads Nandeshwara with a purple emblem. Men in white shirts and khaki trousers hold cameras, and a man in a white t-shirt with a dark belt photographs the procession. A bearded man in a yellow shirt with a rudraksha mala stands nearby.2006-09-02Dusk procession outdoors with a golden palanquin draped in red, white and green flower garlands. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on the palanquin, and another orange-clad person with curly dark hair walks in front with his back to the camera. Two men in white shirts carry the wooden poles of the palanquin, one wearing glasses and an orange shawl. Onlookers in white and light clothing watch and film from the side, and a second decorated golden palanquin with garlanded deity murti stands behind. A pale sunset sky and dark trees form the backdrop, with a small artificial tree at the lower right.2006-09-02Outdoor procession at dusk near a Joshua tree. Several men and a woman carry a wooden palanquin decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers, topped by a golden canopy with a carved makara-like finial. Two deity murtis stand on the palanquin: the left figure in white and gold with a crown, the right in a blue garment with gold ornaments and a crown. Men in white shirts and a man in a white t-shirt lift the poles, while a woman in a white top with a red bindi holds a pole on the right. A banner on a pole shows a portrait of a man wearing a white turban and white clothing, with the printed word Anandeshwara.2006-09-02Night photograph of a temple procession. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over a sleeveless saffron garment, a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck, walking with his hands folded. Behind him, men in white dhotis and shirts carry red cloths and walk with folded hands. Two deity murti in ornate gold-framed carriers, garlanded with white flowers and decorated with red, yellow and green garlands, are carried in the background, with a further figure in orange near a second decorated palanquin.2006-12-23