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A dusty dirt path procession on a Dasara celebration in Hyderabad at Sripuram Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. Several devotees in orange and saffron robes walk together, the central figure with long swept-back dark hair, orange robe and a large orange-and-yellow bead garland, holding a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella overhead. Beside him a shaved-headed monk in orange and a man in orange with a bead mala walk. Around them children and adults in white dhotis and saris, some with yellow, pink and green colour powder smeared on their faces and clothes, wearing rudraksha malas.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt road in a rural setting with trees and a low orange-roofed building behind. A tall man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange-saffron robes and a long ceremonial gold-and-orange bead necklace, walks at the centre under a decorated multicoloured parasol held by an attendant. Beside and behind him walk saffron-robed sannyasis, one with a shaved head, and a figure in white. Around them crowd children and young people with faces and clothes smeared with bright pink, red, yellow and green powder, celebrating in colour. a person: the central man in saffron robes under the parasol, with long hair, an orange garment and gold bead mala fits a candidate, but the appearance is not conclusive enough for certainty.2010-10-17Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with trees and low brick buildings. Several saffron-robed sadhus walk in the centre. A figure in a saffron dhoti and shawl with long dark hair and a long garland of orange-yellow flowers walks at front-centre, and a large multicoloured umbrella with fringe is held over the procession. Behind him, another sadhu in saffron carries a red-and-white deity murti. Many children and adults surround them, several with faces and clothes smeared with pink, green and orange colour, consistent with a colour festival. A bare-chested man in a white cloth stands at right, and a boy in a red T-shirt with a dragon print walks nearby. a person : the central saffron-robed figure with long swept hair, ornate garland and saffron shawl, walking in procession.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor procession on a dirt path during a colourful festival. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a long beaded necklace and an orange robe walks at the centre, with a multicoloured umbrella held over him by another person. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a mala walks, and a man in a red-orange shawl walks ahead. Around them children and adults are smeared with pink, green and yellow powder, and a boy in a red shirt and a girl in a light top stand nearby. Green trees and a brick building are in the background. a person is the man with long hair and beaded necklace, walking in procession.2010-10-17Outdoor festival procession on a dirt road lined with trees and small brick houses. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace wears an orange saffron robe and walks beneath a multicoloured ornate parasol. Beside him, a shaven-headed sannyasi in orange robes walks alongside, and behind them a palanquin or deity murti is carried. Many devotees in white and orange clothing and children with faces smeared in red, pink and green powder follow, with a boy in a red shirt and a boy in a striped shirt in the foreground. A bare-chested young man with a white cloth and rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a colour-powder celebration procession.2010-10-17A dusty dirt road procession during Dasara celebrations at Sri Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, Hyderabad. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long orange-beaded mala, walks at centre under a red, yellow and green striped ceremonial umbrella held by an attendant. Beside him, a man in an orange robe with a red border walks, and a white-clad man in a white dhoti with a red border follows. A bare-chested man in white dhoti carries a red-and-white decorated ornament on his head. Surrounding them, many children and adults are smeared with pink, green and blue colour powder, with a boy in a green striped shirt smiling at right. A brick wall and palm trees line the road. Swamiji (probable) is shown in the centre with the saffron robe, long hair and beaded mala as cues; this is an appearance-based label only.2010-10-17A procession on a dirt path beside a tan brick wall, with palm trees behind. A tall man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing orange-saffron robes and a long garland of beads, walks at the centre. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes and orange-tinted shawl walks with a pair of men in orange dhotis. A large multicoloured parasol with red, green and yellow panels is held overhead. Many devotees around them, several smeared with pink, green and blue powder. Children in casual clothes and women in saris follow along the road.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside a tan brick wall and palm trees, with a crowd of children, women and men covered in bright pink, green and blue powder colours. At centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala walks under a large multicoloured parasol held by a helper. Beside him, a second man in an orange dhoti and orange cloth is smeared with colour, and a bare-chested man in orange garments with a rudraksha mala walks at the front. Children in pastel dresses and white clothes laugh and dance in the foreground; a young boy in pink shirt shouts with open mouth.2010-10-17A dusty dirt path winds through a procession in a sunny outdoor setting with small trees and red-brick buildings behind. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and orange shawl walks with a long-haired figure in an orange garment and garlands, who is shielded by a multicoloured umbrella held by a man in white. Behind them, people in white and cream clothes, some with coloured powder smeared on their faces and arms, walk and clasp hands. On the right, several children and a man in a white dhoti with rudraksha malas watch the procession. The scene suggests a festive procession with coloured powder, though the gathering is informal.2010-10-17