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Outdoor procession on a dirt ground at an ashram, with a decorated utsava murti on a vehicle draped in marigold and white garlands beneath a multicoloured umbrella. Many devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white salwar-style clothes stand in a crowd, some with hands folded or raised in prayer. A woman in an orange sari and women in cream and yellow saris stand nearby, and a man in a saffron shirt is visible among the crowd. A table with fruit, flowers, plates and lamps sits near the vehicle. A yellow arrow sign reads Welcome Centre, and a white bus bearing the name Nithyanandam is behind. Some devotees wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas.

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Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered around a decorated palanquin-style deity procession on dusty ground at a rural ashram site. A multicoloured umbrella with peacock-like emblems shelters a utsava murti heavily garlanded with white and yellow flowers, placed on an orange-draped platform with fruit, brass lamps and offerings. Many people in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with yellow shawls and rudraksha-style beads, stand around or walk in the crowd. A woman in an orange sari and a woman in a cream sari with braided hair are in the foreground. A yellow sign with a red arrow reads Welcome Centre, and a white bus with the name Nithyanandam sits behind the procession. A man with long hair in white attire stands at the right edge, but his appearance does not clearly meet the identification cues, so he is described only by role and left unsure.2009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor procession on a dusty ground in front of a white vehicle, a utsava murti heavily garlanded with marigold and rose garlands carried on a decorated palanquin under a multicoloured canopy with a gold finial. Crowds of devotees in white ritual clothes surround it, several women in cream and white saris and a woman in an orange sari among them. A man in an orange shawl stands near the front, and a long-haired man in white stands at the centre. A yellow sign with a red arrow reads Welcome Centre. Brick buildings and trees sit in the background.2009-12-23Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered around a decorated utsava murti procession palanquin on dusty ground. A multicoloured parasol with fringed edges stands above a flower-garlanded deity murti on an orange-draped table. Many devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris surround it; a woman in a peach sari and a woman in a navy-and-gold sari stand near the table. A man in an orange robe is at left, and a few men wear yellow shawls. A yellow sign with a red arrow reads Welcome Centre. Buildings, trees and parked vehicles are behind them.2009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor festival procession on a dusty ground under a pale sky. A decorated chariot with a golden canopy, garlands and tassels carries a figure seated on a raised platform at right. A large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella stands at left above a crowd. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris with yellow borders walk beside the chariot, while others in saffron and orange robes and red shawls follow. Attendants hold ceremonial fans and staffs. A uniformed security guard appears at the right edge, and a white van and a welcome centre banner are visible in the background.2009-12-27December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor photograph of a procession or pooja at an ashram ground. A central figure with long dark hair and a bare chest, wearing an orange-saffron cloth, stands beneath a multicoloured parasol with fringed tassels, holding a golden-tipped staff. Around him, devotees in white clothes with yellow sashes and garlands stand with folded hands, while others hold a blue cloth and a tray of flowers and offerings on a low table. A white van with signage stands in the background, with a building under construction and a tree on the right. Approximately 20 physical people are visible. The central figure's long hair, saffron cloth and ceremonial setting are suggestive of a person candidate, though the appearance is not conclusive.2009-12-23