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A large procession moves along a road under decorated parasols, with a crowd of devotees around it. At the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a brown-red garment, a long white-and-pink garland, and heavy gold necklaces, and walks with his hands together. Surrounding him, women in saris of green, teal and cream, and a woman in cream with flowers in her hair, carry an orange-and-green fan and walk alongside. Men in white dhotis and red-brown shawls with rudraksha malas accompany the group, some carrying long poles. The umbrellas are red, yellow and blue with fringe and a bird emblem, and a red flag rises behind. A printed copyright line and archive source credit appear in the corner. Putting these cues together, this is a person procession, with the central figure a person.

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A festive procession moves along a dirt path past a blue-tarp tent and scaffolding. A central man in a maroon-brown dhoti wears a heavy gold necklace, a red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a tall black crown-like headdress, carrying a bouquet of flowers. Behind him, devotees in white dhotis and orange garments carry large red, yellow and blue umbrellas bearing the text 'Nithyananda Peetam'. Women in orange and white saris carry a brass kalasha pot, and onlookers in white clothes stand with folded hands along the side. The attendants have sandalwood tilaks and rudraksha malas.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A festive procession moves along a stone-paved path under a row of colourful ceremonial parasols and red ritual flags. At the centre, a man with tall dark hair wears a rust-red garment, a long red garland, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, with rudraksha beads visible; the appearance is consistent with a person, walking at the front of the group. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders, saffron-clad sannyasis, and women in bright saris and dupattas accompany the procession. A man in a white dhoti at right holds a decorated staff with a floral offering and points forward. Trident-topped staffs are visible at left, and the setting is outdoors among trees.2016-07-19December 03 20162016-12-03July 19 20162016-07-19A festival procession moves through a crowd beneath a canopy of colourful decorated umbrellas in yellow, blue, pink, green and red. At the centre, a bearded man with a maroon-and-gold turban wears a heavy gold necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and a rust-red robe. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and devotees in orange and saffron clothing walk closely together. A man in the foreground at right wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and bare upper body with ash markings. Ornate gold-and-red poles and a decorated ratha or palanquin top appear in the background. Probable Swamiji is the central figure, identified by the swept-back hair, turban, ceremonial gold necklaces, and saffron-and-maroon ceremonial dress, in a role as the procession's honoured leader.2016-12-23A festival procession moves along a dirt path past green foliage. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, heavy gold necklaces and a red-and-white garland, with a red-and-gold ceremonial ornament, and a large red-and-yellow umbrella with the printed name a person above. Behind him a man in orange holds a tray of marigolds and an attendant carries a second umbrella. Around them, devotees in saffron and orange robes, rudraksha malas and white dhotis carry brass kalasha pots with flower decorations, and a drummer and a conch-blower lead the group. A bearded man in white clothes walks in the foreground.2016-07-19December 03 20162016-12-03July 09 20172017-07-09A festival procession moves through a crowded outdoor street under colourful decorated umbrellas and ceremonial staffs topped with ornate finials. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe wears a long white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces with pendants, and gold armlets. He smiles and gestures with one raised hand. Around him, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders, saffron robes, and bright green and gold clothing press close, some with bare chests and white body markings. Several people wear rudraksha malas. The page indicates a presence of a person. Based on appearance alone, the central figure with turban, gold ornaments and garland is a person, walking in procession surrounded by devotees and attendants.2016-12-23July 19 20162016-07-19December 03 20162016-12-03