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Outdoor Dasara celebration on red-painted stone steps under an overcast sky. Several saffron-robed sannyasis and ascetics walk up the steps, including one in orange with a garland and another in a red-orange cloth with flower garlands. Two attendants in white dhotis hold large ornate red and multicoloured parasols above the group. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands on the steps, and to the right a woman in a green sari and a man in a white kurta and yellow shawl stand among devotees in white ritual clothes, some with coloured powder on their faces. Children and onlookers in casual clothing crowd the sides of the steps.

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A crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, stands on a red-painted stepped platform under a pale overcast sky. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a red-and-white garland walks with hands folded in greeting. Beside her, two men in saffron-orange robes hold flower garlands, and two large umbrellas are raised above the group, one red and one multicoloured. Some people have red and pink powder on their faces and clothes. Children stand at the edges of the steps.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A procession descends a wide red-painted stone staircase under an overcast sky during Dasara celebrations at Sripuram Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam in Hyderabad. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long red and orange marigold garland and walks barefoot with a flower garland draped at the waist. Two attendants hold large ornate umbrellas, one red and one multicoloured, over the procession. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow or saffron shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, walk along, and one carries a small brass or gold vessel. A woman in pink stands at the right edge. Several participants have colour powder marks on their faces and clothes. Many more people line the steps behind the procession.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor procession on red stone steps under a pale sky. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a red and white flower garland stands between attendants, one holding a red and gold ceremonial umbrella. Another attendant holds a brass kalasha-style vessel. Surrounding men wear white dhotis and yellow shawls, several with coloured powder on their faces, and children and onlookers watch from the right. A second umbrella appears in the background. The central figure has distinctive long swept hair, orange ornate robes and a gold necklace, so this is a person appearance.2010-10-17A photograph of a religious procession climbing a wide red-painted stone staircase outdoors under a pale sky. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment, a long red-and-white flower garland, and a gold necklace, walking barefoot beside a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes carrying a flower garland. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella is held above the group at left. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and red-marked foreheads, plus onlookers in casual clothes including children, watch or follow. One attendant in white with a red-striped shawl stands on the steps at right holding a ceremonial object. The man at centre's appearance matches the probable Swamiji description (long hair, saffron clothing, garland and gold necklace), though this is an appearance-based label only.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor photo of a procession descending red concrete stadium steps under a red and gold ceremonial umbrella held by a saffron-robed attendant. A central figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a red-orange flower garland, walking with bare feet. Behind him, a shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron stands beside attendants in white dhotis with maroon-striped borders and yellow shawls. Several devotees with faces and clothes smeared in pink and purple powder. A priest holds a brass vessel. Overcast sky and empty seating rows in the background.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A festival procession climbs a red-and-white striped stone staircase under a clear blue sky. At centre, a smiling man in a red sannyasi-style robe wears a long white flower garland and walks behind a large decorated ceremonial parasol with coloured tassels and a trident motif. Nearby, a man in orange robes holds a silver kalasha pot topped with green leaves, and another in orange holds an object wrapped in cloth. A man in white dhoti and a pink garland stands among them, and on the left a drummer beats a barrel drum while a horn player blows a long brass horn. Devotees in white clothes and orange robes line the steps, several women in white with hands pressed together, and a photographer with a camera stands above. The event appears to be a procession toward a temple.2009-06-09A procession climbs red-painted concrete stadium steps under an overcast sky. A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-white garland walks beneath a red, green and gold ceremonial umbrella with fringe. Beside her, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe walks with hands folded. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and red marks carry items, one holding a brass vessel and another with a pink-stained head. Women in saris, some in yellow and white, line the steps. Tiers of empty seats fill the background.2010-10-17A procession descends a steep red-painted stone staircase between railings, with onlookers at the top. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace leads, carrying a brass pot. Behind him, a bald man in white dhoti and a red-and-white shawl walks barefoot, and a man beneath a red canopy holds a ceremonial umbrella. Several women in white saris with yellow borders carry brass kalashas with green leaves. A man in white kurta with a red-stained shirt and a child stand at the right edge. Several men and women of mixed ages are seen. Painted red marks and flower petals are visible on some clothes. This appears to be a temple procession with kalashas and an umbrella.2010-10-17