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Outdoor procession on a dirt path at an ashram event. A figure in orange robes with a saffron-orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands in the centre, receiving a bow from an elderly woman in a pale gold sari. Behind them, ceremonial umbrellas in red, blue and gold, with peacock motifs, are held over the path, and a man in white dhoti and a shawl walks in the background. Marigold garlands hang along a canopy at left, and a large banner at right shows a smiling portrait of a figure in orange with a turban, alongside portraits of other men and Hindu temple artwork. A woman in a magenta sari stands at the right edge. Several people in white and gold clothing line the path. Trees and palms surround the scene.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt road at an ashram. A man in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands centre-right, extending his hand toward a woman in a magenta sari with gold border who bows low. Behind them, attendants in white dhotis and shirts hold ornate multicoloured umbrellas with tassels and gold emblems. On the left, an elderly woman in beige clothes with a red shawl watches. A banner on the right shows portraits and text in Kannada script. Trees and a hanging banner frame the scene under bright daylight.2007-01-30Outdoor procession on a dirt road at a festival, with bright sunlight and shade from trees. In the centre a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban walks forward with a long rudraksha mala, looking toward a group of women. Behind him, several white-clad men carry decorated multicoloured parasols with tassels, and a drummer in white holds a drum. On the left, two Western-looking visitors in white and beige kurta-style clothing stand watching, a woman in beige and a man in white. On the right, two women in pink and beige saris stand near the procession. A large red banner with Kannada text and portraits of smiling men hangs behind the parasols, and marigold garlands decorate a tent on the left.2007-01-30A street procession on a dirt road in an Indian village, with palm trees and small roadside shops behind. Two large lilac-topped ceremonial umbrellas with red fringe and gold-trimmed ornaments are carried by men in white dhotis and white kurtas. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a beaded mala around his neck walks forward while a devotee in a green-and-white dress kneels on the road before him. Women in white sarees with gold borders and men in white clothes follow, a red and gold banner stretches overhead, and spectators in casual shirts line the roadside. A figure in orange and a long-haired figure in front carry the procession forward, while a woman in a white saree holds a garland. A figure in an orange robe with long hair and a mala appears to be a person candidate, with distinctive saffron clothing and a beaded mala, leading the procession.2005-12-31Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees at a Bidadi festival. Several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand in a line, one holding a golden staff topped with a trident. A central figure in a white dhoti and white shirt presses his palms together in greeting. A woman in a golden-brown shawl bows low to the ground in front of him. Men in white dhotis and yellow sashes carry long wooden poles, and a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt stands with folded hands. The scene shows devotees gathered on the path. A figure in orange on the right, with a long dark beard, holds a white object. Roughly ten to fifteen people are visible.2008-12-30December 23 20082008-12-23A procession on a dirt path at an ashram, with a long bus and a parked vehicle behind it. A central figure in an orange robe with an orange shawl and a large floral garland walks forward, smiling and with hands raised, while devotees line both sides. Two colourful canopy umbrellas with a bird motif are held over the path, and a tall yellow ceremonial banner on a pole is carried at right. Many people wear white robes, others wear orange or pink saris, and a drummer in white stands at left. Trees and bright sunlight surround the scene.2008-04-19December 30 20062006-12-30July 27 20082008-07-27A procession on a dirt path outside an ashram, with palm trees and a low thatched shelter behind. At the center, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style orange-beaded garland walks under a multicoloured canopy umbrella, carrying a brass pot on a tray. Around him, men in orange and white robes and women in white saris with yellow shawls walk or stand with palms pressed together. Several colourful umbrellas with peacock-like motifs are carried along the procession. A large signboard with a site map stands to the left, and a banner reading Nithyananda Amrutham is visible in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 30 20062006-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a white-washed building with a small signboard in Kannada script. Two colourful striped umbrellas with gold finials are carried by men in white dhotis with yellow shawls. A figure in orange robes holds a decorated offering tray with flowers and a garland at the centre. Two saffron-robed figures stand nearby, one with a rudraksha mala, and a man in orange draped cloth bows. Devotees in white stand behind, a drummer plays a large frame drum at right, and a wind player is visible at left. Rose petals scatter the ground. A banner with a portrait hangs on the building at right.2009-12-30A procession on a dirt road in bright daylight. A central figure in a saffron/orange robe and long dark hair, with a long white and red flower garland and rudraksha mala, walks with hands joined in namaste. Behind him, a man in white holds a tall wooden pole. Several people in white dhotis and saris carry yellow-orange cloth bundles and a brass tray of offerings, and two large red, yellow and blue umbrellas with tasselled edges shade the procession. A framed portrait is visible in the background, and white-clad devotees line the route with rudraksha malas.2006-12-30