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A festive procession moves along a dirt path past a blue-tarp tent and scaffolding. A central man in a maroon-brown dhoti wears a heavy gold necklace, a red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a tall black crown-like headdress, carrying a bouquet of flowers. Behind him, devotees in white dhotis and orange garments carry large red, yellow and blue umbrellas bearing the text 'Nithyananda Peetam'. Women in orange and white saris carry a brass kalasha pot, and onlookers in white clothes stand with folded hands along the side. The attendants have sandalwood tilaks and rudraksha malas.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path beside a red brick wall under multicolored ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringes. At the centre, a man wearing a tall dark turban, rust-red dhoti and cloth, a red and white flower garland, and a large gold necklace walks barefoot-style with orange footwear, holding a silver tray. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and orange cloths carry brass pots, a silver ceremonial trident-topped staff and decorated vessels. A woman in orange holds her palms together at left, and another woman in white is visible at right. Several people in the background follow the procession among trees.2016-07-19A festival procession moves along a dirt path past green foliage. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, heavy gold necklaces and a red-and-white garland, with a red-and-gold ceremonial ornament, and a large red-and-yellow umbrella with the printed name a person above. Behind him a man in orange holds a tray of marigolds and an attendant carries a second umbrella. Around them, devotees in saffron and orange robes, rudraksha malas and white dhotis carry brass kalasha pots with flower decorations, and a drummer and a conch-blower lead the group. A bearded man in white clothes walks in the foreground.2016-07-19A procession outdoors in front of a red-walled building, with a central man in a dark maroon dhoti and shawl and a tall black turban, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a red-and-white flower garland and an orange-tipped shoe-like footwear. He walks forward with his hands raised in greeting. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders carry long silver-tipped staffs topped with trident-like finials, and men in saffron-orange cloth walk alongside, several wearing rudraksha malas. A devotee carries a silver-ornamented object with flowers. Multiple colourful red, green and yellow decorated umbrellas with tassels are held above the group, and a child in pink stands at the right edge.2016-07-19A procession on a stone path under a red, green and gold ornate canopy umbrella with bird emblems. A central figure in a rust-brown dhoti-style garment wears a large gold ceremonial necklace, a red flower garland and a tall black hair crown, walking forward. Around him men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad attendants carry tall silver staffs, a trident and decorated fans, with palm trees behind. The central figure's appearance (crown, ornate gold necklace, saffron-toned clothing) gives a probable match for a person in procession, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Several people are visible, roughly six to twenty.2016-07-19A festive procession moves along a stone-paved path under a row of colourful ceremonial parasols and red ritual flags. At the centre, a man with tall dark hair wears a rust-red garment, a long red garland, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, with rudraksha beads visible; the appearance is consistent with a person, walking at the front of the group. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders, saffron-clad sannyasis, and women in bright saris and dupattas accompany the procession. A man in a white dhoti at right holds a decorated staff with a floral offering and points forward. Trident-topped staffs are visible at left, and the setting is outdoors among trees.2016-07-19A procession outdoors on a paved path at a temple-style compound. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange-brown robe with long rudraksha malas, a dark turban-like headwear, a large gold ceremonial necklace and a red garland walks forward with raised hand, flanked by attendants. Two attendants on the left and right hold ornate red, blue and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with trident-topped poles. Men and women in white dhoti and saree attire, some with rudraksha malas and sandalwood marks, walk or stand around, several with folded hands. A red brick wall and trees form the background.2016-07-19A large procession moves along a road under decorated parasols, with a crowd of devotees around it. At the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a brown-red garment, a long white-and-pink garland, and heavy gold necklaces, and walks with his hands together. Surrounding him, women in saris of green, teal and cream, and a woman in cream with flowers in her hair, carry an orange-and-green fan and walk alongside. Men in white dhotis and red-brown shawls with rudraksha malas accompany the group, some carrying long poles. The umbrellas are red, yellow and blue with fringe and a bird emblem, and a red flag rises behind. A printed copyright line and archive source credit appear in the corner. Putting these cues together, this is a person procession, with the central figure a person.2016-07-19A street procession moves along a narrow village lane. Several men in white dhotis and shirts carry large umbrellas in red, orange and blue with gold fringe and tassels, and others hold round red and gold shields edged with green. At the centre, a figure with long hair, an orange-and-gold robe, an orange-and-gold wrap, a saffron turban and a yellow-and-white garland walks with hands joined, a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance cues, flanked by men in white and in orange wraps wearing rudraksha malas. Blue-and-white houses and a parked white vehicle line the lane.2007-01-12January 15 20162016-01-15