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A procession moves along a dirt path past a tree and a red-railed gate, with a tiled shrine roof at left. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a saffron garland and orange robe, walking among several saffron-robed sadhus and a few white-clad attendants. Two men carry long staffs with yellow-orange pennants, and a man in a white shirt plays a long wind instrument at left. A figure in white with an orange shawl stands at right, seen from behind. The scene shows a temple-side procession with saffron and white garments throughout.

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December 27 20092009-12-27A procession on a paved path lined with green shrubs and trees, with a red-and-white painted wall and iron gate at left. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk barefoot. Four carry tall golden staffs, including one topped with a trident (trishul) at center. A central figure with long dark hair and a beard wears a saffron cloth with a red-and-saffron garland of marigolds and a long mala, hands folded in greeting. Behind them a man in white ritual clothes walks and another carries a tray. A person in white is at far left. Decorative circular shields and a painted banner appear in the background. The image is a photograph of people in a ceremonial procession.2009-12-27A street procession with devotees in orange and white robes carrying tall golden tridents and ceremonial staffs. In the foreground, a man in white with a red-orange shawl and a woman in orange draped in an orange sari walk among others. A ratha or decorated palanquin with a red and green canopy and floral garlands appears in the distance under trees. Marigold garlands and a brass plate with flowers are held by a woman in orange. Brick buildings and trees line the road. No individual shows distinctive a person cues clearly enough to confirm identity from appearance.2009-12-27A procession walks along a paved garden path at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. In front, a man in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange shawl carries a tray, and a man with a long dark braid, rudraksha mala and red-orange robes walks beside him. Behind them, a man in saffron robes holds a tall trident-topped staff, and a woman in white and orange follows. Drummers in white clothing play drums to the left beside flowering plants and a white wall with banners. A person in orange robes in the right foreground is seen from behind. Trees and palms frame the scene.2009-07-07February 05 20152015-02-05A procession on a dirt road under open sky, with red and orange umbrellas and flags overhead. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style gold-toned necklace walks in orange robes; a golden trident is carried beside him. Around him, men in orange robes and white dhotis carry golden staffs and a yellow-and-red parasol, and a man in orange at right holds a golden staff. Behind, many devotees in white garments follow.2008-12-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple procession walking along a paved path beside a red-and-white gate and green shrubs. Several people in saffron-orange robes walk barefoot, carrying gold-tipped staffs and a gold trident. The central figure wears an orange robe with a flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair. Behind him, an attendant in white carries a tray and another in white walks with a ceremonial staff. A bearded man in orange with a rudraksha mala walks in the middle. The scene includes a water tank and trees in the background.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A procession on a dirt path with palm trees behind. At centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white and orange flower garland and a gold pendant walks forward, hands clasped. Beside them, a man in orange robes and beaded necklaces walks, and another in orange holds a tall golden trident-topped staff. On the right, a man in a white shirt and gold-bordered dhoti plays a long wind instrument, a nagaswaram-type horn, with a bell-shaped end and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead. Multicoloured parasols with tassels and fringed red and orange flags are carried above, and white yak-hair chamaras wave at the sides. Devotees in orange and white stand along the route.2008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a concrete block wall and banana leaves. A central man in orange robes wears a long multicolour flower garland and walks barefoot between several saffron-clad sannyasis carrying tall golden-handled ceremonial umbrellas in green, yellow and red with tassels. A trident-like staff appears among the marchers. Behind them a woman in a white sari with an orange border carries a brass tray of yellow flowers, and men in white dhotis with yellow shoulder cloths walk alongside. Several people watch from the sides. This is a ceremonial procession.2009-12-23A procession walks along a paved path beside a red-and-white gate with Tamil or Sanskrit-style lettering. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes, with a golden headband, a long flower garland with purple-and-white ribbon and rudraksha-style beads, walks barefoot while holding a long golden staff. Around him, several men in saffron robes carry tridents, a silver trident-topped staff and golden staffs, and a man in white dhoti and yellow shawl walks behind. Green trees and shrubs line the path, and a water tank and fence are visible in the background.2009-12-25A procession walks along a paved path lined with green shrubs and red-and-white painted kerbs, under trees and a clear blue sky. In the centre, a barefoot figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe wears a long white and orange flower garland and long dark hair, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible; a person by these cues, appearing in person, though identity is uncertain. Beside them on the right, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl holds a golden trident-topped staff. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk, one carrying a golden staff and another a long bronze staff. A bell hangs from a metal frame at left, and a peacock-decorated float or prop is partly visible at left.2007-12-25