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A procession moves along a dirt path past orange-brick buildings at a temple complex. Robed devotees in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls walk in a line, many with yellow sashes. Near the centre, a figure in saffron robes with a shaved head walks beneath a large yellow-orange ceremonial umbrella held aloft, with a long staff. Drummers and musicians in white at the front play drums and wind instruments, a young man in a white shirt and dhoti beating a drum on the right. Small colourful umbrellas stand near the left edge, and a young tree lines the path.

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A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path between red-tiled buildings, one labelled Nithyananda Charitable Dispensary. Many people wear white dhotis and kurtas, while several in saffron/orange robes walk near the front. A young man in white plays a large drum, and women in white saris carry ornate fan-shaped canopies with red and gold designs. Umbrellas and a small wooden palanquin-style float are visible further back, with a sloped hillside of young plants on the left. Dense procession, outdoor ashram setting.2010-07-26December 23 20092009-12-23A dhwajarohanam procession on a dirt road in front of white and red buildings. In the centre, a man in orange robes wears a large white and red flower garland and walks behind a yellow canopy umbrella. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes holds a long umbrella pole. Around them, men in white dhoti and shirts with orange shawls walk, and a drummer in white at left plays a drum. At right, a man in white plays a long pipe instrument with a yellow tassel. Colourful umbrellas appear in the background, and several people follow the procession.2010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesOutdoor procession along a dirt road lined with palm trees and low buildings. Many participants wear white dhotis and shirts or saffron-orange robes. A central figure in saffron robes and a white flower garland walks with a tall staff, and a man in a saffron wrap and rudraksha-style beads walks nearby. Drummers play large drums, a man in a dark shirt plays a long wind instrument, and several people carry large multicoloured parasols and orange flags on poles. Women in white saris and a yellow sari are among the marchers. The scene suggests a ritual street procession.2008-12-24December 31 20162016-12-31 +1 copiesDecember 24 20082008-12-24December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt road in front of white and cream buildings with corrugated roofs and water tanks. Large crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white dhotis and saris with orange or saffron shawls, walks past. Many carry tall orange flags with a blue emblem, and several hold ornate umbrellas with colourful canopies and embroidered fringes, plus white fan-like whisks. Some devotees wear rudraksha malas. Two men at left play long wind instruments. A few children are visible in the crowd. The scene looks like a ceremonial religious procession.2008-12-28 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt road at a temple complex. Musicians lead, one playing a long brass horn and others carrying drums slung over their shoulders, all in white dhoti and shirt. Behind them, a robed figure in saffron/orange garments with a garland walks beneath a large saffron-and-yellow umbrella held aloft, followed by many people in white and orange-red shawls. A yellow flag on a pole is at left, and a woman in yellow and white stands at right. Corrugated-roof buildings, water tanks and palm trees sit behind.2010-07-26