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A festive procession on a dirt path under bright sunlight with palm trees behind. Orange-red flags on long poles lead the way, one bearing a dark emblem. A decorated palanquin or ratha with a gold crown-like top, colourful canopies and garlands moves forward. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk and raise their arms; some drummers play large drums at left. A banner on a stand reads Ananda Spurana Program and lists benefits, with a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Several men in white are visible; counts approximate.

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A festive street procession moves along a sandy path lined with palm trees and a thatched hut. Men in the foreground hold up tall saffron-orange flags on poles, and drummers beat large drums with sticks. Behind them, ornate ceremonial palanquins with colourful domed canopies, gold finials and decorated poles are carried through the crowd. A man in an orange robe with a shaved head walks near the palanquins, and men in white dhotis and kurtas and a few in shirts follow along. A large blue-and-white banner on a stand shows a smiling saffron-robed figure beside the words Ananda Spurana Program. The mood is joyful and celebratory.2010-12-22A street procession in a palm-lined village road. In the foreground, several young drummers play large double-headed drums, one wearing a red-and-white striped shirt and another a yellow shirt and jeans. Behind them, men in white shirts and dark trousers walk among saffron flags and a decorated ratha or palanquin topped with ornate colourful canopies and a tall gold finial. On the left, a blue-and-white banner reads Ananda Spurana Program with bullet points for physical and mental well being; a small portrait on it shows a figure with an orange turban and saffron robe. A white van with NITHY lettering stands at right, and a sound system sits on its roof.2010-12-22A procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. In the centre, a richly decorated palanquin with a colourful canopy carries a deity murti, surrounded by devotees. Men and women in white dhotis, saris and kurtas walk barefoot, several holding long orange flags with blue emblems. Colourful striped umbrellas are carried overhead, and a white van is visible in the background. The procession appears to be a ratha-style or palanquin procession with orange flags and white-clad devotees.2009-12-29December 22 20102010-12-22A dirt road procession moves between trees and low buildings under an overcast sky. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk in front, some wearing beaded necklaces; one on the left wears a white shirt and holds his hands together. A man in a striped shirt and checked lungi carries a drum, and a shirtless young man in white holds a long pole with a red banner. Behind them, red-orange flags with a dark emblem flutter above a green auto-rickshaw and an ornate palanquin with a decorated canopy. Devotees in white and orange follow along the road.2008-12-24December 25 20072007-12-25December 29 20072007-12-29A diagonal street view of a festival procession moving along a paved road lined with palm trees. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk at the front, one wearing a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white cord, while others in white carry tall orange flags with a blue bird emblem. Behind them, bearers hold ornate orange-and-gold standards with red emblems and purple canopies, and a few men in white carry long silver trident-like staffs at the right edge. A woman in a white sari and a man in an orange shawl appear in the middle of the line. Shop signs and a building line the roadside.2005-12-31Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road with many people walking behind a decorated ratha/palanquin-style float topped by a temple-like canopy with a seated figure. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris with yellow borders walk among orange flags and ornate fringed parasols with blue and red motifs. Drummers carry a drum and cymbal in the foreground, and a man in a striped shirt plays cymbals. A man in white with an orange shawl holds a ritual item near the center.2009-12-29Outdoor festival procession in bright sunlight on a dusty path. A central figure rides an ornate decorated chariot or palanquin, seated under a canopy with balloons and streamers; he wears white with a red-and-white garment and appears to be seated on a raised platform. Many men in white shirts and dhotis crowd around, some carrying saffron-orange flags and a large decorative umbrella with embroidered panels and fringe. A drummer in a white shirt plays a drum, and a man in a light blue shirt with a badge stands among the crowd. Orange banners with a purple emblem fly overhead. Printed on the umbrella valance is partial text reading Nithyanandapeeth.2008-12-29December 25 20072007-12-25A street procession moves along a paved road past a row of roadside shops with blue signage in Kannada script. Barefoot participants in white clothing carry long poles with orange triangular flags bearing a white bird emblem. Drummers in orange and red garments play large drums, and musicians and women in white saris walk behind. At right, a large ornate umbrella-like canopy with orange scalloped edges and a red panel with a blue emblem is carried on a pole. Palm trees and open fields lie beyond the roadside.2005-12-31