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A photograph of a large tent hall with colourful paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling and striped woven mats laid down the centre aisle. Two men walk up the aisle barefoot: the one in front wears white dhoti-style clothing with a rudraksha mala, and the one behind wears an orange-saffron robe and sash with a long beard and long hair. Participants on both sides stand with palms pressed together or kneel on mats, with several women in black and a woman in a pink sari visible on the left.

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December 18 20162016-12-18A wide photograph of a large tent hall with striped woven mats running down the centre aisle. Two bearded men in orange and saffron robes walk toward the camera; the foremost wears a long orange wrap over a sleeveless saffron top and draped orange dhoti, and the one beside him wears a white dhoti and white shawl with a rudraksha mala and carries a ceremonial staff. Along both sides, people in black clothing stand with palms pressed together in anjali, others kneel on mats, and a bare-chested man in grey trousers joins with hands folded. Orange and white paper lanterns hang from the ceiling above.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A photograph of a large tent hall lined with striped woven mats and hung with rows of colourful fabric lanterns. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe walks barefoot down the central mat aisle, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible; he is followed by a man in a white dhoti and cream shawl with a brown sash, and women in red and orange saris. Seated and standing devotees in black clothes and a woman in a pink-and-white shawl line both sides, hands in anjali. A man at right stands bare-chested with hands folded, and a long white flagpole-like staff stands near the aisle. Appearance-based: a person for the saffron-robed man walking centrally with long hair and beard, describing him as a sannyasi-led procession figure.2016-12-18A photograph of a large hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful hanging paper lanterns. A bearded man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and an orange dhoti, and walks barefoot down a runway of striped rugs. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a tall golden staff, and a man with a rudraksha mala walks in brown robes. Participants in black clothing, one in a pink patterned garment, sit and stand on mats along both sides with hands pressed together in greeting. A shirtless man stands at right. a person: the walking bearded man in saffron with long hair fits the presentation cues. A cameraman and a seated attendant appear in the background.2016-12-18A photograph inside a large tent hung with colourful paper lanterns in orange, red and blue. Two men walk down a striped woven runner between rows of people in black clothing standing on mats, many with palms pressed together in namaste. The man in front wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a white shawl and a rudraksha mala. Beside him, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and walks barefoot. Many people in the foreground wear black, and a woman in a pink sari with orange trim stands at left. A cushion with woven stripes lies in the lower left.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large hall with a colourful striped mat walkway running down the centre, lined on both sides by participants on mats. A bearded man in an orange-red sannyasi wrap and dhoti walks barefoot down the middle of the mat, hands at his sides, and a second man beside him wears a white dhoti and a long garland of beads, carrying a small bag. Many people along the sides stand with palms pressed together in namaste, mostly women in black tops and red or brown saris and salwar outfits. Strings of colourful hanging decorations and lanterns fill the ceiling. A banner partly visible on a mat reads 'Nithyananda' area signage. Overall a yoga-session setting with devotees greeting the procession.2016-12-18A photograph of a large hall with a colourful striped runner carpet down the centre, where people stand with palms pressed together in namaskar on both sides. Two bearded men walk toward the camera; the central figure wears a saffron/orange robe over bare shoulders with a rudraksha mala, and a companion beside him wears a white dhoti and shawl with a bead garland. Participants in black, white and red clothing line the aisle and mats. Strings of colourful lanterns and fabric decorations hang from the ceiling, and a camera rig is visible at upper right.2016-12-18A photograph inside a large tented hall with white draped walls and hanging orange, pink and blue tassel decorations. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and dhoti walks barefoot down a central aisle lined with striped woven rugs, past rows of seated and kneeling participants. Many participants wear black tops and dark trousers, one woman wears a white and pink sari with an orange sash, and a shirtless man stands at right with palms joined. A white-robed attendant in a dhoti stands near a red-cushioned seat with a golden staff nearby, and a few people in saffron clothing are visible. Participants stand and sit with hands folded in namaste.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large tent hall with white draped walls and colourful tassel decorations hanging from the ceiling. Participants in black clothing stand and kneel on striped rugs in pink, orange and blue, with palms pressed together. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl with a garland walks along the striped aisle, while a figure in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with long hair and a beard, walks ahead of him toward a red-cushioned seat. Cameras and lights are visible near the seat.2016-12-18