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Outdoor procession on a paved road with a golden ratha carrying a deity murti pair labelled "SRI ANANDESHWAR WITH ANANDESHWARI" and "ESHWAR WITH ANANDE". The two figures sit in a red-curtained shrine; the male murti wears a shiva-linga style crown and a white-and-orange turban, and the female wears a green sari. A portrait banner labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" stands at left. In the foreground a man in a white kurta with a saffron shawl walks with his back to the camera, flanked by devotees in orange robes, white flags and red-and-gold umbrellas.

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A procession at an ornate golden shrine labelled SRI ANANDESHWAR WITH ANANDESHWARI, with a deity murti visible in a niche. Several people in saffron/orange robes walk forward carrying orange flags, and in the foreground a child in white and a boy in a brown top hold metal handheld cymbals or bells. A large red and green embroidered parasol with tasselled fringe, and a banner showing a portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" with a man in white turban and white robe, are carried in the procession. Palm trees and foliage surround the shrine.2006-12-14Outdoor procession with a golden ornately carved ratha (chariot) canopy housing two large deity murtis, a male figure with a crown and white-and-gold cloth and a female figure in green and gold sari, draped with garlands and red curtain behind. A large orange flag reading "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham Thiruvannamalai" is held in the foreground by a woman in white with long braid and orange shawl. Devotees in white and saffron/orange clothing surround the chariot. A child in brown wrap stands near. A banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in red frame. Colourful fringed umbrellas frame the scene.2006-12-14Outdoor procession at AadiKailaasa, Bidadi, with a golden ratham (chariot) carrying a deity murti under a red curtain. A plaque on the shrine reads SRI ANANDESHWAR WITH ANANDESHWARI. Saffron-robed monk in the foreground at left, women in white and yellow saris with necklaces, and children in white shirts and a blue shirt waving white flags with a blue bird logo and orange flags. A portrait banner of a man in white robes stands at left. Red and green umbrella at far left, utility poles and trees behind.2006-12-14December 14 20062006-12-14A procession at AadiKailaasa, Bidadi, with saffron-robed attendants carrying tall ornate silver staffs and multicoloured fringed parasols. Central is a golden carved ratha or chariot-shrine bearing the banner SRI ANANDESHWAR WITH ANANDESHWAR, with deity murti and a red curtain inside. Behind it, a white-clad devotee in a sling bag walks away from the camera; orange flags and a poster of a smiling woman in red are visible. Several white-clad children stand at the right, and a white building and hillside trees form the background.2006-12-14December 19 20062006-12-19 +1 copiesOutdoor procession scene with a gilded ratha-style palanquin carrying a golden deity murti, inscribed with the name Sri Anandeshwar with Anandeshwari, set among tall palm trees. Devotees in orange and saffron clothing crowd around, many holding white flags printed with a blue dove emblem and orange flags, while ornate multicoloured parasols with tassels shade the palanquin. The deity murti wears a golden crown and garlands.2006-12-14December 14 20062006-12-14A festive procession at AadiKailaasa, Bidadi, with a golden shrine-like structure behind. Devotees in white and saffron clothing hold white flags bearing a blue bird-like logo and orange flags, while red, gold and green ornate parasols with fringed edges stand above. Several people are visible from behind in a crowd, including a woman with hair tied back in a white top and others in orange and pink. The golden shrine bears an inscription reading 'ANANDESHWAR' area text. The scene suggests a ratha or ceremonial welcome with banners and umbrellas.2006-12-14Outdoor procession at a dusty ground lined with palm trees. A golden ornate ratha/palanquin shrine with carved pillars holds two large deity murtis, one painted male figure in white and gold with a crown and necklaces, and one female figure in green with a red and gold border. A sign on the shrine reads SRI ANANDESHWAR WITH ANANDESHWARI. Beside it a portrait labelled PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA shows a man in an orange turban. Several people walk under large ornate umbrellas: a red, yellow and green one at left and a white umbrella with a brass finial and multicoloured tassels at centre. Devotees in orange and white robes and women in white saris and sarees follow the procession.2006-12-14December 14 20062006-12-14A procession of devotees in orange and saffron shawls moves beside a golden ratha chariot decorated with a large golden canopy above. Several colourful ceremonial umbrellas with embroidered red, yellow, green and maroon panels and fringed tassels shade the chariot. A figure in orange stands at the front of the chariot near golden deity figures and carvings on the shrine. Devotees in white and orange walk alongside, and a man in a white shirt holds a yellow umbrella at right. Green foliage and pink flowers line the path. A signboard on the shrine reads Sri Anandeshwar with Anandeshwari.2006-12-19 +1 copies