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A procession on a paved road in Pattanam, Tamil Nadu, with a banner strung between banana trees reading in Tamil script. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban, with a white flower garland, walks with palms pressed together in greeting. a person (long hair, saffron robe, turban, garland) is the central figure. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside him. To the right, a line of women and girls in colourful saris and salwar kameez stand along the road, and a woman in a white sari carries a decorated brass tray with flowers and a kalasha-like vessel. Bananas hang from the trees behind a concrete wall and parked cars.

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July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28A procession walks along a paved path under a tree canopy in an outdoor setting. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a long white flower garland, walks forward holding a brass vessel. Men in white shirts and dhotis flank the procession, and a woman in a white sari carries a decorated tray with flowers and a kalasha-like offering. On the right, a line of women in colourful saris stand with palms pressed together in greeting. A banner hangs from a bamboo structure in the background, and potted palms line the left edge.2008-07-28Outdoor procession on a dirt path under palm fronds and a canopy of colourful festoons. At centre, a figure in long dark hair and an orange saffron robe, wearing a multicolour flower garland, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a man in an orange robe carries a silver tray with white flowers. Around them, men and women in white dhotis, shirts and sarees, many wearing beaded necklaces, walk or stand with hands folded. Ornate orange-and-gold umbrella poles and a round emblem sign appear in the background, and a green garden lines the path.2008-04-19A photo of a procession in an ashram corridor lined with orange pennants and striped canopies. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and shirt with folded hands follows, and a younger man in an orange robe carries a brass kalasha pot decorated with green leaves and a red flower, while devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls walk alongside. On the left, a long white-covered table holds rows of decorated brass pots with mango leaves. A white banner with Tamil script hangs above. The central robed figure has long dark hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person presence.2008-08-01December 09 20052005-12-09Outdoor photograph of a procession along a paved path lined with trees, with a crowd of women in saris on the right and men in white shirts and dhotis walking alongside. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with an orange turban and a long flowing white and red garland walks with palms joined in greeting. A woman in a white sari carries a brass tray with a kalasha-style pot and flowers. Behind them, rows of young men in orange dhotis stand at the left, and a red-and-white striped barrier pole and an orange flag appear in the background. a person cues: orange turban, saffron robe, garland and namaskar posture, with a procession of devotees.2008-07-28April 19 20082008-04-19A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange robe walking down a green carpet aisle with palms pressed together in greeting. The person has long dark hair and wears a white and orange flower garland with a tassel, plus a gold pendant necklace and rudraksha beads. Lines of people in white dhotis, white shirts and rudraksha malas stand on both sides with hands folded in anjali. A banner in Tamil script hangs overhead, and a video camera operator stands in the background. Several people appear in the frame, with others partly visible at the edges.2006-09-17Outdoor procession at an ashram entrance under colourful canopies and orange pennant flags. A smiling figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, stands with palms joined in namaste at the centre. Beside them a man in orange robes holds a brass tray with a decorated pot and red flowers. Around them, men and women in white kurta and dhoti or white sarees with gold borders stand with hands folded in greeting. A white banner and a red and white decorated arch with the name Nithyanandam appear behind the group, and a table with fruit and offerings is at the left. Around twenty people are visible.2008-08-01Outdoor scene in a sandy yard beside a palm-shaded house during an open-air ceremony. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads stands at right, smiling, and is greeted by a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who points toward him. At left, a man in white with a mala holds a garland of white flowers and green lime-like fruits, next to a woman in white with a red-and-white flower garland. Behind them a table draped in white holds a brass plate and offerings, and a woman in a blue blouse and green sari stands near. A string of colourful triangular bunting and a printed poster with Tamil text hang above on a pole. Several onlookers stand in the background, some with hands folded.2009-08-11A photograph of a procession walking down a green carpet through an event hall. A figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long garland of white flowers with red accents and a gold pendant, walks with palms pressed together in greeting. The figure has long dark hair swept back and a crown-like headband, with distinctive ornamental cues; this is a person appearance-based candidate, walking in procession and greeting devotees. Men in white shirts and dhotis and a man in grey trousers and a white shirt with a lanyard-style pendant follow alongside. On the left, people stand with hands folded in anjali, several wearing rudraksha malas. Behind them is a banner in Tamil and a camera operator on a raised platform.2006-09-17