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Night outdoor ritual on a sandy courtyard lit by strings of multicoloured fairy lights on a building and trees. In the foreground, a man in an orange-red dhoti and turban holds a lit oil lamp or fire toward the scene. Centre right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a red turban and floral garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, beside a tall ceremonial staff and an ornate umbrella. Behind them, a row of devotees in white and orange clothes stands with hands folded in prayer. Some attendants nearby wear garlands and red-orange saris.

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November 25 20152015-11-25September 05 20162016-09-05January 03 20162016-01-03Night procession at an outdoor ashram courtyard. A man in white ritual dhoti and shawl, bare-chested and with a white head covering, holds a lit aarti lamp toward a central figure in a saffron-orange robe and red shawl, who stands with palms together. Behind them a multicoloured fringed umbrella on a pole is raised. Devotees in white, yellow, pink and blue saris and white kurtas press their palms together on both sides, while orange flags wave in the background and a red-roofed building lies beyond. Bright floodlight from the left lights the scene.2011-12-05December 31 20152015-12-31 +1 copiesNight procession on a dirt road lit by strings of coloured lights. A line of devotees in orange and saffron clothes, with white-clad participants on both sides, form a lane with arms raised. At centre, several figures in orange robes walk behind a tall staff-like rod and a striped ceremonial umbrella. Behind them, a fire burns near a decorated structure, and a lit building stands in the background. Several white-clad people stand on the right with lanyards. The scene suggests a satsang-related procession, with no clearly identifiable leader's face or name visible.2015-11-19Night procession on a dirt road in front of a small reddish ashram building strung with red and white fairy lights and a dark-green plant bed. A person in a dark-red robe with an orange sash and a red head covering walks at the front, holding a ceremonial staff, with a red-and-white decorated umbrella overhead and a lamp in hand. To the right, a line of about ten to twelve devotees in saffron, orange, maroon and white saris and dhotis stands along the path, one raising a hand in greeting. The surface is wet, reflecting light.2015-11-19Night procession on a dirt road lit by string lights in red, green and white. A tall figure in the centre wears a deep red head covering, a rust-brown garment with gold borders, a large beaded necklace, and carries a silver trident-like staff. A striped umbrella in red, yellow and blue with 'Nithyananda Peetham' printed on it shelters him. Around him walk devotees in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis, some holding beads, with a small light source on the road. A decorated vehicle with lights appears at the left edge.2015-11-19December 31 20152015-12-31Night outdoor ritual procession in front of a red-brick building with a lit roof. In the centre, a bare-chested man in an orange dhoti raises a burning flame aloft in both hands, facing a line of people. A tall multicoloured umbrella-style canopy and several orange-and-red ceremonial umbrellas stand behind. To the left, drummers in white dhotis and orange shawls play drums while others hold ceremonial items. A large crowd of devotees in orange, red, white and saffron saris and dhotis stands on the right, several with hands folded in prayer. Sandy ground is lit by a torch. Other participants in orange robes and garlands line the procession route.2016-09-05A night procession on a dirt road lit by a bright floodlight. A figure in a red and gold garment with a red turban-like headpiece walks at the centre, holding a long staff with a trident-like top, while a large decorated umbrella with red, yellow and black fringed canopy is held above. Saffron-robed men walk around them and a line of women in white and orange saris stand with palms joined at the right side. Red-walled buildings and trees line the background. The scene resembles a ritual procession.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16