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Outdoor procession on a dirt path at an ashram event with a dry field and palm trees behind. Under a colourful umbrella marked Dhyanapeetam, saffron-robed monastics walk in line. A man in a rust-orange dhoti with a maroon border and a flower garland carries a large basket of flowers and fruit in front. Behind him, a monk in orange with a yellow-orange turban and rudraksha garland walks beside another in orange robes. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls walk among them, and a motorcycle and stacked bricks stand at left. Paper star lanterns hang on the left. Some devotees wear orange and others yellow shawls.

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A procession on a dirt road under a canopy of tall decorated umbrellas with red, blue and gold fringed panels and bold motifs. A shaven-headed man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange dhoti walks barefoot at centre, flanked by others in white dhotis and orange shawls. On the left a man in white carries a silver tray of flowers. Umbrella bearers in white and orange hold the poles, and an older man in peach robes walks beside them. Strings of bunting cross the path, with trees and parked cars behind.2007-08-09Outdoor procession on a dirt path with several robed men walking beneath large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringes in orange, blue and yellow. In front, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot beside a man in white with an orange shawl and beads, and a man in a yellow silk garment with red border and beads follows. Attendants in white kurtas hold the umbrellas and a white vehicle and silver SUV stand behind, with palms and trees beyond.2007-08-09February 02 20072007-02-02Outdoor photo of a welcome procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a thatched hut. In front, a man with long curly hair and a beard wears an orange robe and carries a brass tray holding a decorated pot wrapped in a flower garland. Behind him, several monks in orange and saffron robes walk with hands folded in greeting. Four attendants in white dhotis and yellow shawls hold up large colourful ornate parasols with tassels. A uniformed police officer stands at left, and a white car and a banner are visible in the background.2009-10-15A procession on a dirt road in front of a temple with a banner reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple and a signboard in Kannada script. A young man in the centre wears a saffron robe, a long white and red flower garland, and holds a golden staff, flanked by saffron-robed men carrying golden staffs and a trident, with bearded attendants in orange and rudraksha malas. On the left a man in black shirt and trousers walks barefoot with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, men in white ritual dress and a red-and-yellow umbrella carried in procession, with a white bus marked Nithyanandam at right. Several people appear in the frame, the central figure in orange garlanded; a person presence cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2009-12-23Outdoor procession at a temple-like event with colourful ornamental umbrellas and decorated poles overhead. A smiling man with long dark hair and an orange turban, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, reaches toward a white jasmine garland held by a young man in white and orange. Nearby, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk among devotees. In the lower right, a large offering basket is heaped with yellow marigolds, white flowers and a red cloth, with banana leaves beside it. A man in orange at right looks toward the camera with a red tilak on his forehead. Palm trees and a small structure appear behind.2006-12-31A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and a gold necklace, with an orange turban and long dark hair. Two red and gold parasols with fringed tassels are held above, and men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk alongside, some with rudraksha malas.2007-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path with orange-robed devotees. In the centre, a man in saffron robes wears a long multicoloured flower garland and walks barefoot beneath a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with gold finial. Two attendants in saffron carry tall gold-topped staffs beside him, and one wears a gold-bead necklace. Behind them, people in white and orange walk along, and a man in a black shirt stands at the left. A bystander with long dark hair and a gold-bead mala is at the right edge. Trees and a plain sky form the background.2009-12-23Outdoor procession on a pale paved path beside a red-brick building and a parked red car. A central man in a rust-red sleeveless garment and draped dhoti walks barefoot, with a long rudraksha mala across his chest, a gold chain around his neck, a white tripundra on his forehead and long braided hair; he is smiling. Flanking him, two attendants wear saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white ash markings on their arms and foreheads; one holds a long yellow pole and another carries a striped multicolour umbrella with tassels at the left edge. A third attendant at the right wears an orange turban and holds a pole. Several people are visible in the foreground and background.2018-01-01Saffron-robed sannyasis walk along a red carpet outdoors under two colourful umbrellas with yellow, blue and green floral motifs and tasselled edges. In the centre, an older man with grey hair and a saffron robe with a green-embroidered shawl walks barefoot-style in sandals, with a rudraksha mala. Attendants in orange robes with orange turbans and rudraksha malas walk around him, one holding a umbrella pole. A white and maroon tent with draped fabric stands behind, with a silver SUV on the left. Festival setting.2008-12-30December 26 20082008-12-26