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A festival procession moves along a sandy path past coconut palms, with devotees in white dhotis and white or cream clothing, some with orange or yellow shawls. A large ornate chariot (ratha) draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, with hanging tassels and an orange canopy, carries a seated figure dressed in gold and red. Devotees link hands and walk alongside the chariot, while a banner on a bamboo frame shows a portrait of a woman and the words Nithya Annadhanam. Many people crowd the procession in the foreground and background.

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December 27 20092009-12-27A golden ornate ratha (festival chariot) is processed outdoors past palm trees, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, tassel bells in red, pink and green, and carved golden serpent-like prows. A figure in orange and gold robes sits on the chariot holding a ceremonial fan, beneath a large orange and yellow umbrella and a striped red-blue-yellow canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some in yellow, walk alongside and reach toward the chariot with flower garlands. A printed banner behind shows a portrait labelled "Nithya Annadhaanam" with a photo of a woman, and a blue-and-white logo marks the event decor. a person cues include the seated figure's long swept-back hair and ornate orange-gold attire on the procession chariot.2009-12-27A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with coconut palms and a thatched hut. At the centre, a richly decorated ratha or palanquin with a colourful pointed roof and red and yellow fabric panels is carried forward, with a figure in orange standing near it. A crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white saris, many with yellow sashes, walks alongside, and a man in orange holds a tall ceremonial staff with a golden finial in the foreground. Other marchers carry red and orange flags and small umbrellas, and a man in a light blue shirt with an ID badge walks near the left edge.2009-12-29A festival procession on a dirt road lined with coconut palms. A richly decorated ratha or palanquin, covered with yellow and red marigold garlands, tassels, and a gold-topped canopy, carries a seated figure in orange-saffron clothing with a crown-like headdress. Around it, many people in white kurtas and white dhotis walk, several wearing yellow or saffron shawls, and a few carry decorated umbrellas and fans. A young boy in white stands at the lower left. The scene is bright, sunny, and outdoors.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor festival procession on a village street lined with palm trees and strung with orange and red paper decorations. At the centre a decorated ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti, draped in garlands of marigolds and hanging tassels. Two large multicoloured parasols with blue bird motifs shade the procession. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk alongside, some holding long golden staffs, while a monk in saffron robes walks nearby. Several devotees in orange and white clothing surround the chariot, and a crowd of onlookers fills the foreground. A banner behind the procession shows a photo of a woman and the text Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27Outdoor festival procession with a richly decorated golden ratha chariot draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands and hanging brass bells with colourful tassels. A seated figure in orange and red garments and a gold crown rides on the ornate platform beneath a multicoloured parasol. Crowds of devotees in white and yellow saris and white kurtas walk alongside, some in orange shawls and white clothes; palm trees and thatched huts stand behind. A large signboard behind the chariot reads Nithya Anna with blessings of Paramashivam. The rider's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm a candidate, so the figure is described by role only.2009-12-27Outdoor religious procession on a sandy path lined with bamboo barriers, palm trees and a low concrete wall behind. A decorated palanquin on the left, draped in marigold garlands and yellow and orange fabric, carries a small deity murti under a saffron canopy. Many devotees in white clothes walk alongside, some with folded hands and some holding the barrier, and a few wear saffron or orange garments. Two large umbrellas with multicolour panels and tassels, along with trident-like staffs, are carried on the right. A blue sky and a banner partly visible at left complete the scene.2009-12-27Outdoor procession under a clear blue sky with tall coconut palms and thatched huts behind. Center is a richly decorated ceremonial chariot or palanquin with a golden elephant-head ornament, garlands of yellow and purple flowers, hanging bells, tassels and an orange canopy. Devotees in white kurtas wear yellow shawls, red waist sashes and rudraksha malas; some men hold orange and red umbrellas and flags. A bald man in orange robes stands at left foreground. A person in a red and orange outfit with a white headdress sits on the chariot, while a man in white holds a striped umbrella beside it. A banner at right shows a portrait and the word Nithya, partly cut off.2010-01-01Outdoor evening procession under palm trees moving along a sandy path. At the centre, a richly decorated ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti adorned with flower garlands, and a figure in orange robes stands near it. Large ornate parasols with red, green and gold panels shade the procession, and a gilded umbrella stands at the left. Crowds surround the float: men and boys in white dhotis with yellow shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces, women in white and orange saris, and a bearded man in orange cloth in the foreground. A thatched structure and a banner stand in the background.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27