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Night procession on a city road with many men in white dhotis and shawls, some with red and saffron sashes and rudraksha malas, carrying red and saffron flags and ceremonial staffs. A maroon banner held aloft reads a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam heading and

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September 13 20152015-09-13September 15 20152015-09-15September 13 20152015-09-13 +2 copiesNight procession on a city street lined with glowing market stalls and tents. A large crowd of white-clad men, many bare-chested or in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and gold garlands, walks behind a maroon banner. Many carry saffron and red flags on poles; a decorated palanquin-style float with flower garlands and a kalasha-like ornament is visible at the front. A man in saffron clothing stands near the left edge. The maroon banner reads in Hindi and bears portraits of two saints in orange and red robes, labelled as Mahamandaleshwar of Mahanirvani Akhada, with Paramahamsa Nithyananda Swamiji named below. Some attendees wear white masks.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesA night procession moves down a crowded city street lit by streetlights and vehicle headlights. In the foreground, a group of men in white dhotis and red-and-white sashes carry red flags on poles and walk behind a maroon banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham in Hindi with portraits of saints in red robes and garlands. Behind them, a decorated float or palanquin topped with a golden canopy and marigold-style ornaments is surrounded by red flags and devotees. Spectators line both sides of the road, many in white, pale blue and saffron clothing, some with hands folded in greeting. Large signboards and illuminated advertisements stand along the street.2015-09-15 +1 copiesA night procession on a street lined with stalls and banners, led by many saffron-clad sadhus and devotees in white dhotis with rudraksha malas and red sashes, carrying red and orange flags, decorated pennants and long poles. A decorated chariot with garlands and lamps moves at the centre under electric lights. A large maroon banner in front reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham with portraits of a saffron-robed figure wearing rudraksha garlands. A figure in orange kurta stands at the left edge, and a man in white sits atop a vehicle. Many people fill the scene.2015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15A night-time street procession moves down a wide road lined with shops and lights. At the front, men in white dhotis and red shoulder cloths carry a long maroon banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham with two painted portraits of a seated deity-like figure. Many participants in white or red attire follow, some holding red and saffron flags, and a saffron-robed sadhu walks at the front. Marchers with garlands and ceremonial items fill the road, with a police officer in khaki on the right and spectators watching from the roadside.2015-09-15