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Outdoor procession on a dirt ground in front of a whitewashed building. Two men in white dhotis with orange-yellow shawls hold large multicoloured ceremonial parasols with gold fringe and a yellow-bordered banner. A row of musicians on the left plays long horns and drums, with men in white dhotis and a drummer in a dark shirt. Two saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas walk at centre, one holding a small offering tray, and another saffron-robed figure stands beside them. Devotees in white and yellow line the route, and petals are scattered on the ground. A large framed portrait of a woman with short hair hangs on the right wall, and banners and a green leaf decoration are visible behind.

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December 30 20092009-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a white-washed building with a small signboard in Kannada script. Two colourful striped umbrellas with gold finials are carried by men in white dhotis with yellow shawls. A figure in orange robes holds a decorated offering tray with flowers and a garland at the centre. Two saffron-robed figures stand nearby, one with a rudraksha mala, and a man in orange draped cloth bows. Devotees in white stand behind, a drummer plays a large frame drum at right, and a wind player is visible at left. Rose petals scatter the ground. A banner with a portrait hangs on the building at right.2009-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt ground in front of a white building with a sign reading Sri Nithyananda Temple. Two orange-robed sannyasis walk side by side at centre, one holding a brass tray or vessel and the other holding a small offering; the figure in the middle wears a beaded necklace and an orange cloth. Men in white dhotis and white shirts flank them, some carrying long ceremonial umbrellas with colourful canopies and fringed edges, and musicians on the left play a long wind instrument and drums while a drummer on the right beats a large drum. Scattered red petals mark the ground. A banner on the right shows a framed portrait and Kannada text. A crowd of devotees stands behind the procession.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30A procession on a dirt ground in front of a white temple facade with a banner reading Sri Anandeshwar Temple. Several people in saffron-orange robes walk forward, including two central figures in orange, one holding a brass pot with offerings. Two multicolored ceremonial umbrellas with tassels are carried above them. Men in white dhotis and yellow sashes flank the group, and drummers and a horn player in white and orange play at the left. Petals are scattered on the ground. A decorated gateway with banana leaves stands behind, and a banner at right shows a portrait of a woman and Kannada text. Ritual procession of a temple.2009-12-30December 23 20092009-12-23December 30 20092009-12-30December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path with ornate multicoloured umbrellas, bright red, yellow and blue canopies with fringed edges, carried on long poles by men in white dhotis and shirts. A man in a saffron-orange garment with a flower garland walks at centre, and a drummer in white dhoti beats a large drum. Men in black shirts follow at right, and a bus or vehicle with a stage-like structure appears in the background under an overcast sky.2009-12-23A street procession moves across a dusty open road under hazy sky. Musicians in white kurta and dhoti play a long wind instrument and drums in the foreground, while a cameraman in grey shirt films them. Behind them, saffron-robed figures walk beside a decorated palanquin topped with a canopy, carried under colourful ornate parasols and surrounded by orange flags. Men and women in white and yellow shawls follow in the crowd, and power lines and a wall line the background.2009-12-27July 26 20102010-07-26