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A street procession moves along a tree-lined road as men in white dhotis and white kurtas carry long poles that hold a large red parasol over a framed portrait of a man with a red turban and garland, labelled as a deity-like image on a red-and-gold draped platform. Several men in white with red or saffron sashes walk beside the poles, while a second blue parasol and a yellow one appear behind, with saffron flags along the roadside. Police officers in khaki and volunteers in yellow vests line the route, and a camera operator films the scene. Scattered petals or paper litter the pavement.

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April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor festival procession on a sunny day with a large crowd of devotees in white shirts and white dhotis moving along a road. Many carry tall orange and red flags and decorated poles, and several colourful ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and blue canopies and fringed edges rise above the crowd. A person in a white kurta with an orange shawl holds up a camera on the left. Some shirts bear printed Dhyanapeetam-style graphics. Balloons and a decorated structure appear in the background beside a building with orange trim.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on a paved stone path, with a crowd of devotees behind. At the centre, a person in an orange-saffron robe and a red-and-gold turban wears a long white and pink flower garland and walks barefoot. Beside them a woman in an orange sari carries a brass tray with two lamps. Behind, a line of women in white saris with gold borders carry long poles holding colourful ornate umbrellas (chatras). Men in white dhotis and shirts, one bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and sacred ash markings, walk alongside.2017-01-01A procession walks along a paved road under a clear sky with trees and a flowering tree behind. In the centre, a person in orange robes and an orange head wrap wears a long white flower garland with a red-orange flower necklace and walks with hands folded. Around them, men in white kurta-dhoti and orange shoulder shawls carry tall gold-topped staffs and multicoloured canopy umbrellas embroidered with 'Nithyanandapeetam' and bird emblems. On the right, a woman in a cream sari carries a brass tray of flowers and a decorated pot. Several onlookers in white shirts and trousers stand along the edges of the road.2007-02-06A large outdoor procession moves down a dusty road lined with tents and banners. Many participants wear white dhotis and shawls with red or saffron borders, several carrying red flags and ornate umbrellas in green, yellow, pink and multicoloured patterns. A bare-chested man in front holds a red-and-gold umbrella, and a line of devotees in white clothing follows. A small group near the front carries a garlanded figure, and a yellow metal barrier runs along the road. A large American flag is visible among the crowd.2016-05-09September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt road lined with trees and utility poles, with many devotees walking in white clothes and holding orange-red flags on tall poles. In the centre, a palanquin decorated with a multicoloured canopy umbrella, colourful tassels and gold-toned ornaments is carried forward. A man in an orange robe stands near the palanquin, while a man in white dhoti and shirt stands on it or beside it, adjusting its decorations. Uniformed men in khaki and dark trousers walk alongside, and a man in a red shirt with a shoulder bag walks in front. Smaller umbrellas appear further back among the crowd.2010-07-24September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesA procession on a dusty road under a clear blue sky. Men in white dhotis and white shirts carry a red canopy with the printed name NITHYANANDAM and colourful fringed umbrellas on long poles. Behind them, figures in saffron robes and rudraksha malas walk beneath the umbrellas. A central bearded man in an orange robe wears a long red garland and a large gold necklace, with a trident-like staff nearby. Other participants wear red and orange attire and white ritual clothes. Crowds and yellow decorated stalls stand in the background.2009-01-01April 18 20162016-04-18A procession of barefoot devotees walks along a paved road lined by a low wall and green shrubs, a pada yatra. Several umbrella-like ceremonial parasols with colourful embroidered canopies and wooden poles are carried above the group. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange sashes, walk alongside saffron-robed participants. A man in saffron clothes at centre carries a small deity murti decorated with a garland, and a woman in a white sari stands at the left edge. Several people hold red flags and bundles of flowers, and utility poles and trees appear in the background.2008-08-07April 18 20162016-04-18