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A festival procession moves along a dirt path past an orange-walled compound and a green-roofed building. In front, a drummer in white dhoti and shirt beats a dhol drum with a stick, and behind him a man plays a long wind instrument, while other musicians in white dhotis and yellow shawls follow. Devotees in orange and saffron clothing walk behind, many with red and yellow markings, and a woman in a yellow shawl carries a brass vessel. A small umbrella canopy with a striped pattern stands near a sign reading WAY TO TEMPLE. Several onlookers in casual clothes, including a man in yellow shirt, watch from the side. No identifiable a person figure is visible.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A street procession moves along a dirt road past an orange-walled building with teal roofs, with a sign reading "WAY TO TEMPLE" on the right. Drummers lead the group: one beats a large barrel drum with a red cloth on the left, another plays a dhol-style drum with a blue-and-gold pattern in the foreground. Musicians in white dhotis and yellow shawls play long brass horns (nadaswaram-type instruments). Several participants wear orange and yellow clothing and have orange or red powder on their faces and foreheads. A multicoloured umbrella is held above the procession, and a crowd of devotees in mixed colours follows behind. No identifiable ceremonial figure is clearly visible in the front ranks.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A festival procession walks along a dirt path past an orange-walled building with a teal roof. Musicians in white dhotis lead, a man in the foreground beats a drum with a yellow-and-blue wrap, and another drummer in red-and-white plays on the left. A tall figure in a white dhoti carries a small pot-like offering in a flat basket. Several women in yellow and white saris carry brass plates, and a man in an orange-saffron shirt holds a red-and-white bundle. A colourful striped umbrella shades the procession, and a sign reads 'Way to Temple'. Spectators in yellow, floral and white clothing line the route.2010-10-17Outdoor procession on a dirt path past an orange-roofed building and green hedges, heading toward a sign reading WAY TO TEMPLE. Two drummers lead, one in a white dhoti and orange-trimmed shawl playing a large drum slung at his side, and another in a white shirt and dhoti striking a drum with a stick. Behind them, women in white and cream saris carry brass pots of flowers, and a woman in a red and yellow sari walks at the front. Saffron-robed devotees follow under a multicoloured umbrella, with a man in a yellow shirt and women in blue saris further back. Pink flowering shrubs line the foreground.2010-10-17Outdoor procession on a dirt path at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam campus, with a 'WAY TO TEMPLE' sign at the top centre. Drummers in white dhotis and shawls play long-handled drums, while women in white and cream saris carry brass kalasha pots with flower and leaf decorations. Behind them a crowd of devotees follows, including a person in orange robes under a multicoloured umbrella and several people in yellow and bright clothing. Pink flowering plants line the right edge, with a green-roofed building and palm trees in the background.2010-10-17A dirt path lined with flowering shrubs and a green lawn leads toward a sign reading "WAY TO TEMPLE" beside orange-walled buildings with green roofs. A procession of devotees walks toward the camera: several men in white dhoti and kurta with yellow shawls, one drummer carrying a large drum, and a man in white with a yellow shawl holding a camera. On the left, a group of women in salwar kameez and a uniformed guard stand watching. Pink flowering plants and a tall tree frame the right side.2010-10-17December 24 20092009-12-24Outdoor festival procession on a dirt path at a Hyderabad ashram during Dasara celebrations. Drummers lead, one in an orange cloth beating a large drum, another in white beating a drum with an orange wrap. Men in white dhotis and shirts blow long horns and pipes, and women in white and cream saris with yellow and orange borders carry brass pots and kalasha vessels. Several participants have colourful kumkum or powder on their faces. A decorated umbrella canopy with a banner stands behind, beside a white building and a tall lighting pole. Many more people follow in the background, roughly twenty-five visible.2010-10-17Outdoor procession on a dirt road with palm trees behind. Several men in white dhotis and shirts play drums, a cymbal and long brass horns. Robed devotees in orange and saffron clothing carry tall brass tridents and walk in front. A woman in white and orange holds a tray of flowers. Large ornate parasols with yellow, red and green panels shade the procession. Men in black shirts raise a fist at the right edge.2009-12-23Outdoor procession on a dusty unpaved road with a vehicle in the background. Musicians lead in front: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti blows a long wind instrument (nadaswaram-style), while a drummer in white dhoti plays a barrel drum; another drummer in a teal shirt and a young man in a yellow shirt carry drums and a second wind instrument. Behind them, a line of devotees in white and yellow garments walks under large colourful ornate umbrellas with gold fringe. Several men in saffron/orange robes and a woman in a white sari with garlands walk near the centre, one holding a floral garland, another with a staff. Two dozen or more people are visible, with the crowd extending into the background.2009-12-23