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A festival procession walks along a dirt path past an orange-walled building with a teal roof. Musicians in white dhotis lead, a man in the foreground beats a drum with a yellow-and-blue wrap, and another drummer in red-and-white plays on the left. A tall figure in a white dhoti carries a small pot-like offering in a flat basket. Several women in yellow and white saris carry brass plates, and a man in an orange-saffron shirt holds a red-and-white bundle. A colourful striped umbrella shades the procession, and a sign reads 'Way to Temple'. Spectators in yellow, floral and white clothing line the route.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A street procession moves along a dirt road past an orange-walled building with teal roofs, with a sign reading "WAY TO TEMPLE" on the right. Drummers lead the group: one beats a large barrel drum with a red cloth on the left, another plays a dhol-style drum with a blue-and-gold pattern in the foreground. Musicians in white dhotis and yellow shawls play long brass horns (nadaswaram-type instruments). Several participants wear orange and yellow clothing and have orange or red powder on their faces and foreheads. A multicoloured umbrella is held above the procession, and a crowd of devotees in mixed colours follows behind. No identifiable ceremonial figure is clearly visible in the front ranks.2010-10-17A festival procession moves along a dirt path past an orange-walled compound and a green-roofed building. In front, a drummer in white dhoti and shirt beats a dhol drum with a stick, and behind him a man plays a long wind instrument, while other musicians in white dhotis and yellow shawls follow. Devotees in orange and saffron clothing walk behind, many with red and yellow markings, and a woman in a yellow shawl carries a brass vessel. A small umbrella canopy with a striped pattern stands near a sign reading WAY TO TEMPLE. Several onlookers in casual clothes, including a man in yellow shirt, watch from the side. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor procession on a dirt path at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam campus, with a 'WAY TO TEMPLE' sign at the top centre. Drummers in white dhotis and shawls play long-handled drums, while women in white and cream saris carry brass kalasha pots with flower and leaf decorations. Behind them a crowd of devotees follows, including a person in orange robes under a multicoloured umbrella and several people in yellow and bright clothing. Pink flowering plants line the right edge, with a green-roofed building and palm trees in the background.2010-10-17A procession on a dirt road lined with pink bougainvillea and tall trees. In the foreground, a drummer in white shirt and white dhoti plays a drum, and a man in white plays a long brass horn (nagaswaram-style). Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts walk with ceremonial parasols: two orange-and-gold umbrellas with emblem panels and a multicoloured striped umbrella. A man in orange and green robes and several saffron-clad figures walk among the crowd. A street lamp and a camera light stand overhead.2012-06-03Outdoor procession on a dusty unpaved road with a vehicle in the background. Musicians lead in front: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti blows a long wind instrument (nadaswaram-style), while a drummer in white dhoti plays a barrel drum; another drummer in a teal shirt and a young man in a yellow shirt carry drums and a second wind instrument. Behind them, a line of devotees in white and yellow garments walks under large colourful ornate umbrellas with gold fringe. Several men in saffron/orange robes and a woman in a white sari with garlands walk near the centre, one holding a floral garland, another with a staff. Two dozen or more people are visible, with the crowd extending into the background.2009-12-23January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession of devotees walks along a dirt path past banana plants and a building, led by men in white dhotis and shirts. Two large umbrellas with multicoloured panels and blue emblems are carried, and a yellow banner on a pole and trident-topped staffs appear among them. Drummers play a large hand drum and a side drum, while a man in white plays a horn-like instrument. A bearded man in orange robes walks at the right edge. Several devotees wear yellow shawls and red scarves, and many have sacred threads and garlands. Ceremonial procession with drums and umbrellas at a temple-ground event.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17