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A dusty village path during a procession, lined with colourful striped umbrellas on poles carried by men in white dhotis and shirts. Several people in saffron and orange clothing walk at the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland leading, and beside her a woman in white with an orange border carries a woven basket with a small white pot. Men in white and a man in a white shirt holding a container stand along the path; a small bright string of pennants runs overhead. Banana trees and palms frame the background.

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A procession on a dirt path under a clear sky, with palm and tree foliage behind. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and a long white garland, and walks under a red and multicolored ceremonial umbrella fringed with tassels. Beside and behind him, a woman in white sari with an orange border carries a covered brass tray. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk with the procession, some holding umbrella poles, one carrying a basket. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tray of offerings, and an older man with grey hair wears rudraksha beads. Several umbrellas display a blue and red emblem with the text Nithyananda Peetam. The central figure matches a person cues of long hair and orange ornate clothing with garland, though identity is uncertain.2007-01-01December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA dirt-road procession moves under colourful fringed parasols with a trident-topped staff. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a long red-and-white garland stands with hands folded, flanked by saffron-robed sadhus carrying ritual items. Men and boys in white kurtas and dhotis, some with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, walk alongside, with a boy in white holding a brass vessel with leaves. Women in white saris with gold borders and yellow shawls walk at the right edge. Palm trees and low buildings appear in the hazy background.2008-12-25A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path lined with palm trees under a bright sky. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis carry large red and multicoloured parasols with fringed tassels, and a man in white near the centre holds a small offering tray. In the left foreground, a figure in an orange robe and white dhoti wears a long garland of flowers and marigolds, with a red mark on the forehead. A woman in white with a yellow-bordered shawl and a red mala walks barefoot among them. Several more people in white clothes follow behind, with a portrait visible in the background.2006-12-28A procession of devotees walks along a dusty dirt path under a hazy sky. Several colourful ceremonial umbrellas with orange and red fringed canopies, decorated with blue and gold motifs, are carried on long poles. A woman in a maroon sari carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings at the centre. Men in white shirts and dhotis and others in saffron/orange shawls walk beside her; a bearded man in white at right holds a pole. Trees and a construction structure stand in the background.2006-12-26Outdoor procession on a dirt path under decorated umbrellas with red, blue, yellow and green tassels, some bearing a dove-and-emblem logo. In the centre a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment with gold trim, a white and orange flower garland and a beaded necklace, walking with hands folded. To the right, a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl carries a metal pot with a mesh-patterned lid. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk with orange shawls, and a man on the left wears a lanyard badge. Palm fronds and orange and white bunting hang overhead.2007-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31A procession along a dirt path under bright daylight, with lines of devotees on both sides holding decorated umbrellas with red, yellow and blue fringed canopies. Men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with bead garlands stand at the left and right edges, some carrying long wooden poles. Women in white saris with orange shawls walk in the middle, and men in white dhotis and shirts follow behind. Red and orange flags and banners line the route, with a green tree and a low white building in the background.2008-12-23A procession on a dirt road moves past a sandy field under a clear sky with trees behind. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a white and orange flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, walking among saffron-robed sannyasis who carry ceremonial staffs. Marchers in white kurtas and white dhotis wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas. Large ornamented parasols with peacock-blue and gold panels, and orange flags, lead the procession. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl walks at right. a person: the central figure with long hair, saffron robe and garland is a candidate for a person, based on those cues.2008-12-28 +1 copiesAn outdoor procession on a dirt road under bright sunlight. Central figure in white shirt and white dhoti carries a silver tray of flowers and offerings. Behind them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, a young boy in white, and a person in a white shawl with yellow border follow. Several large decorated umbrellas with red, blue, and multicolour fringed tassels and embroidery are held aloft by men in white. Trees and a street lamp stand in the background.2006-12-28A procession moves along a dirt path lined with banana plants and palms. At the centre, a young man in orange robes wears a long red-and-white flower garland and walks barefoot beneath a multicoloured parasol. Beside him, a man in orange holds a tray. Behind them, a bearded sadhu in orange and a person in white hold trident-topped staffs, while many men in white shirts and white dhotis, several wearing yellow or orange shawls and lanyards, walk alongside. Two smaller umbrellas in red and yellow flank the group. The scene suggests a ritual procession, with the central figure appearing to be the honoured participant, and the swami appearance is not clearly confirmed.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dusty dirt road under bright sunlight. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wearing a multicolored flower garland walks at the centre, flanked by a man in white holding a tall ceremonial umbrella with fringed tassels. Behind them, many men and some women in white ritual clothes walk in line. In the foreground a man in white shirt and white dhoti carries a silver tray decorated with flowers and green leaves. Several large ornate umbrellas with red, orange and blue fringed tassels shade the procession, and trees and a lamppost stand in the background. The orange-robed figure shows distinctive long hair and saffron robes, so the appearance cues align with a person presence, though the face is not clear enough for certainty.2006-12-28