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Outdoor procession at dusk on a dirt road beside a stone wall and palm trees. Several musicians in white dhoti and shirt play traditional instruments: a man in the centre blows a long nadaswaram-style wind instrument with yellow tassels, another plays a long shehnai-type pipe, and drummers on the left and right beat large red-and-gold drums. A signboard reading Ashram with a green map stands at left. Onlookers, including children, stand in the background.

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December 15 20112011-12-15Five men in white dhotis stand barefoot on a dirt path in front of a large map board reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi Ashram. Each plays a traditional instrument: the men on the left and right hold drums slung over their shoulders, while the three in the centre play long brass horns called nagaswaram-style trumpets, one wearing a white shirt and gold-coloured waist cloth.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A procession on a dirt road beside palm trees and green bushes. In the foreground, a young man in a maroon shirt with a round emblem plays a large barrel drum with a green and gold cloth wrap and yellow cords, holding a drumstick. Behind him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti plays a long dark wind instrument, and a man in a maroon shirt and red cloth plays a second long horn. Other men in white dhotis and orange or yellow sashes walk in the background, with a red and orange flag visible at left. Participants wear white and orange, with gold bangles and a wristwatch visible.2010-07-24December 29 20102010-12-29January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a street procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and red-brick walls. Four men in white dhotis and white shirts play traditional instruments: the second from the left plays a long wind instrument, the central figure plays a horn-like wind instrument, and two drummers on the left and right carry double-headed drums. Behind them, devotees in white and saffron-coloured clothing walk along with an orange flag on a pole at the right edge, and onlookers stand near green-roofed gates. Sunlight casts long shadows across the road.2012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor procession scene at a temple-like compound with palm trees and a warm sunrise glow. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts play traditional instruments: the foreground drummer wears a red and orange shawl and beats a barrel drum, while the men behind play long wooden nadaswaram-style pipes. Behind them, women in white saris and a red-bordered sari stand in a line near a colourful striped umbrella with tassels. Shoes are left in a row on the paving at left, and a red pillar with gold ornaments rises in the background.2012-01-01December 12 20112011-12-12Outdoor festival scene on a dirt road beside palm trees, with a mural-style banner in the background. Several musicians in white dhotis and white shirts play traditional instruments: a man at centre blows a long wooden nadaswaram-style pipe, another blows a brass horn, and two drummers on the left and right beat frame drums with sticks. Several drummers and musicians wear white, with sandalwood and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and yellow and orange cloths. Behind them, a group of people in orange and white clothing stand watching, and a few women in saffron saris and blue blouses are visible near a decorated vehicle. Stone sculptures and a small shrine structure appear at the right edge.2010-10-17