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A procession of barefoot men in saffron-orange robes descends red-painted stone steps beneath a yellow and red umbrella. The central figure, with long dark hair, wears an orange robe, a gold-bead necklace, and a thick white flower garland with red blossoms. To the left, a bald man in orange holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a silver finial. Behind them, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and attendants carry items. On the right, another saffron-clad figure walks past. Bamboo scaffolding and a white sack lie on the left side of the steps. A purple logo appears in the upper left corner.

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July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26A procession descends a wide red-painted stone staircase under an overcast sky during Dasara celebrations at Sripuram Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam in Hyderabad. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long red and orange marigold garland and walks barefoot with a flower garland draped at the waist. Two attendants hold large ornate umbrellas, one red and one multicoloured, over the procession. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow or saffron shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, walk along, and one carries a small brass or gold vessel. A woman in pink stands at the right edge. Several participants have colour powder marks on their faces and clothes. Many more people line the steps behind the procession.2010-10-17A procession descends red-painted stone steps outdoors. At the centre, a smiling young man in an orange-saffron robe wears a long white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, walking barefoot. A large yellow parasol with a floral motif is held above him. Beside him, another man in orange robes carries a long staff, and further back, people in white kurtas and dhotis, some with yellow shawls, follow. A bald man in orange and a young boy in a peach shirt watch from the right, with bamboo railings and banana plants behind. Attendees appear to be part of a ceremonial procession.2010-07-26January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path. A central man in saffron robes and a large white-and-red flower garland walks barefoot-style in sandals, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace; he has long dark hair and is flanked by attendants. Two attendants in orange and white hold tall decorated parasols with trident-topped poles over him. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas wear orange shawls, and a boy in a yellow shawl walks at the right edge. Corrugated sheds, a green fence and trees appear behind.2010-07-26January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20092009-01-02December 30 20072007-12-30