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Outdoor procession on a dirt path shaded by trees. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on a white carriage decorated with garlands, pulled by devotees; orange flags and two multicoloured umbrellas with tassels are raised above. Crowds of people in white clothes and onlookers in brown and striped shirts line the path, with a man in a white shirt bearing a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo nearby, and a teal balloon floats among them.

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Outdoor procession under trees at a dusty ground. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate white-and-silver horse-drawn carriage with a decorated seat, beneath a multicoloured fringed umbrella and tall orange flags. Crowds of people in white clothes and orange headbands walk alongside, with a teal and yellow balloon visible. Another carriage with an umbrella follows behind.2007-12-25Outdoor procession scene under trees on dusty ground. A seated figure in orange robes and a headband rides a white ornate carriage decorated with garlands, with orange flags and a colourful umbrella overhead. Surrounding men wear white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls, and yellow and green balloons float nearby. In the foreground, onlookers include a man in an orange shawl, a man in a checked shirt, a woman in a pink sari and a man in a white t-shirt printed with 'Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham'. The figure on the carriage resembles a person, seated in a carriage with orange robes and a headband, and is shown in a procession setting.2007-12-25Outdoor procession scene under trees with a dusty ground. A figure with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on an ornate white carriage decorated with yellow and pink balloons and marigold garlands. Two tall orange flags flank the carriage, and multicoloured fringed parasols with a blue emblem shade it. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and a man in a white cap stand around, while a crowd of onlookers in casual clothes watches from the foreground. A man wears a white t-shirt printed with Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. A green feathered decoration is visible on the right.2007-12-25A crowded outdoor procession on a sunny day. A man in saffron robes with a white headpiece and a red-and-white flower garland rides on a decorated open vehicle beneath a colourful canopy with red, yellow, blue and green panels and fringed edges. A golden trident-tipped staff stands beside him, and balloons in yellow, green, blue, orange and white are tied to the canopy. A second ornate silver-and-white seat stands in front of the crowd. Around them, devotees in white clothes and saffron-clad attendants press close, some with palms pressed together in greeting. A young child in a blue-and-white striped hooded outfit is held in the crowd. An orange flag flies in the background above a white roofed building and a water tower.2008-12-29A large outdoor procession moves through a dense crowd, with two ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringed edges held aloft on poles over the group. Orange flags with blue circles flank the procession. Robed sadhus and devotees in orange and saffron garments and rudraksha-style garlands walk in the front, some with long hair and white ash marks on their foreheads. A man in saffron stands with hands folded in a namaste greeting, and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl walks nearby. Behind them many people in white clothes press forward, many with palms joined in prayer. A golden trident-topped staff is visible at the left edge. A chain-link fence and banana plants form the backdrop. Printed copyright text appears in the lower right corner.2009-01-01A festival procession moves along a sandy path under a bright sky with palm trees behind. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk at left, holding long-handled, multicoloured parasols with blue and yellow motifs and fringed edges; one wears a lanyard with a round pendant bearing a portrait. In the centre, a man in white silk garments with a red-and-white flower garland holds a trident-topped staff, flanked by sadhus in saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, one carrying a tall gold-topped staff. At right, a bearded sadhu in orange and a younger man in red kurta with an orange shawl hold parasols. Spectators stand behind the procession.2009-01-01A festival procession moves along a sandy road with ornate embroidered parasols in red, gold and yellow with a white bird motif. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears a white and gold dhoti-style garment, a garland of red and white flowers and gold necklaces, holding his hands together. Beside him, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes wears a large gold pendant necklace. Nearby, a young man in a red embroidered kurta with an orange shawl walks barefoot, and women in green, orange and red saris follow. Men in white shirts crowd the foreground, with palm trees and yellow and orange banners behind.2009-01-01Outdoor procession crowded with devotees. Four ornate umbrellas with blue, orange and green panels, gold motifs and fringed edges are carried above the crowd. Beneath the central umbrella, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white flower garland holds a ceremonial staff, with a golden staff ornament visible beside him. Around him many people wear white, saffron-orange and yellow garments; a bare-chested man with a rudraksha-style necklace walks at left, and a woman in yellow shawl stands at lower right. Some devotees hold up hands in greeting. A striped canopy and a painted banner stand behind, with a brick building at upper left.2008-07-17Outdoor procession with a dense crowd. Central figure wears a large garland of flowers and beads, hands pressed together in namaskar, long dark hair, orange shawl over light clothes. Surrounding people wear saffron-orange robes and ornate gold-beaded necklaces, many holding long poles of colourful umbrellas (red, yellow, green, blue panels with white bird motifs and tassels). A golden trident staff is carried in the procession. A bald man in a cream shirt and orange shawl stands to the right, and people in white shirts and dhotis walk in the background. Crowd members in white and pastel clothing fill the foreground.2009-01-01An outdoor procession of many people walks along a dirt path through dry grass and bushes at a rural site with thatched huts and orange flags. Most walkers wear saffron-orange robes and some wear white dhotis or kurtas. A man in the right foreground wears long hair and orange robes and holds a long staff, with an orange-robed companion beside him. On the right, a large ornate umbrella with fringed red and gold fabric and a yellow embroidered banner with a blue emblem is carried above the group. Children in white shirts, red and blue clothing mingle among the adults. Trees and a distant hill stand in the background under a pale sky.2006-10-21Outdoor procession scene under a clear sky with trees behind. A figure in orange robes with long hair and a headband sits on an ornate silver-and-white seat or palanquin, holding a trident-like staff, with a garland of beads around the neck. The seat is shaded by a red, orange and multicoloured canopy trimmed with tassels, with two more matching umbrellas and orange flags flanking it. Around it walk many people in white shirts and orange sashes, some with orange headbands, plus a woman in a blue top and a grey-haired woman in white. Two men in dark suits and orange headbands sit on the carriage front. A large black speaker stands at right and a yellow plastic bag is visible at lower centre. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated in the procession carriage with orange robes, long hair and a headband.2007-12-25November 20 20062006-11-20