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Night 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.

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November 19 20152015-11-19November 16 20152015-11-16Night 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.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 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 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.2015-11-19A night procession on a dirt road beside a red brick wall, with trees and shrubs behind. At left, a man in a dark robe and white shirt holds a long multicoloured parasol-style canopy with fringed tassels, its panels reading Dhyana Peetam. Beside him a woman in a maroon sari with a gold-yellow border and a gold necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, a maroon head wrap on her head. Behind them a line of women in cream and beige saris, a white churidar-style outfit and a white sari stand with hands folded in prayer, forming a respectful row. A woman in a dark maroon sari at far right also holds her palms together. The scene is lit by a flash against the darkness.2015-11-16A 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 19 20152015-11-19Night procession on a dirt road in an ashram-like compound. A large crowd walks in a group; many women and men wear white garments with red-orange shawls, while younger girls and women in saffron-orange saris walk in front. In the centre, a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a garland walks beside a man in maroon robes and a garland, and a figure in maroon carries a small lit lantern. An ornate golden umbrella is held above the central group. A red building with a barred window and a hedge stand behind them, and spectators and people in the foreground are partially visible at the bottom edge.2016-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20162016-02-17