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A photograph of a procession on a red-carpeted open pavilion with a red fabric ceiling and a ceremonial umbrella overhead. At centre, a bearded man in a dark maroon-brown robe and a dark red turban wears a long white-and-gold flower garland and heavy gold necklaces, walking forward barefoot. Beside him, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and a man in white dhoti with gold borders carry ritual items; a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds a brass tray of yellow marigolds, and another attendant holds a staff. Onlookers stand along the left in white and dark clothes, some holding phones, and a camera operator films. a person appearance cues are not sufficient to establish identity; the figures are described by role only.

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A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a red-carpeted stage under a open-sided pavilion. In the centre a bearded man in a dark maroon-brown robe and matching maroon turban walks forward, wearing a large white flower garland and a dark sash with a golden ornamental necklace. Behind him a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl follows, and a white-clad attendant in a yellow-bordered cloth carries a tray of flowers at right. Devotees on the left stand with palms pressed together in anjali, some in white and cream clothes. A cameraman with a video camera stands among them. A white-and-red striped umbrella and a banana-leaf plant frame the scene, with paper lanterns hanging overhead and trees beyond a mesh fence.2016-12-03A procession inside a covered pavilion with red carpet and a red-draped stage at right. In the centre, a bearded man wears a brown-and-maroon turban, a long white-and-gold flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and a dark rudraksha-style mala, with brown dhoti-style clothing and gold bangles, walking forward with hands at his sides. Around him, men in orange and saffron cloths with rudraksha malas and yellow-bordered white dhotis walk alongside women in saffron, blue and cream saris, some with palms joined in greeting. A green-leaved banana plant and a decorated umbrella canopy frame the scene, with a tree line beyond the tent.2016-12-03A procession on a red-carpeted stage under a pavilion with red fabric walls and an ornate canopy overhead. In the centre a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and a dark maroon turban walks forward, wearing a thick gold necklace, a large pendant, a white and pink garland and gold armbands; the figure is a probable Swamiji on the basis of the distinctive turban, gold ornaments and garland. To his left a young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks ahead. Behind them, figures in white dhotis with gold borders carry a tray of yellow and red flowers and a staff, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with palms joined. Devotees in white and in casual clothes watch from the sides.2016-12-03A procession under a striped tent hung with colourful tassels and small lamps, with red carpet on the ground. A central bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl wears a large gold pendant, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a maroon turban; he walks forward with hands near his body. A bearer behind him holds a white parasol with ornate silver-like detailing. Flanking him, men in saffron-orange cloths walk, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred markings. A man in white dhoti carries a tray of fruits and offerings, and devotees in white and orange stand along the sides with folded hands. Several people are visible in the crowd beyond. Outdoor festival setting with palm trees behind the tent.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03A procession inside a pink-draped pavilion with red carpet and banana leaves, lit by hanging decorations. A central man in a rust-brown robe, a red-orange turban and a long garland of white flowers walks forward, flanked by attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-orange dhotis. Several men carry or hold flower-decorated items; one holds a bouquet. A large ceremonial parasol hangs above the procession. On the right, a cameraman in a white dhoti films with a professional camera. A rubber mat lies on the red floor at the entrance of a temple-like structure.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A procession under a decorated tent on a red carpet. A man in the centre wears a rust-brown robe, a long floral garland, gold necklaces and a red and gold turban, and walks ahead of a row of attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and bare chests. A large ornate parasol with a multicolour fringe is carried above the group, and a ceremonial rod bearer stands to the side. Behind them, figures in orange robes follow. Hanging orange and gold tassels and lamps decorate the ceiling, with gilded deity shrines along the left wall. Visible text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and2016-12-14