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A procession moves along a dirt path beside a red-brick wall at an ashram, led by an ornate golden palanquin decorated with colourful fringes, garlands and tassels. Many devotees walk alongside, including women in white saris and men in white shirts. Several people carry red-and-blue flags on poles. A woman in a saffron-orange kurta walks in the centre foreground, and a man in a grey shirt carries a bag. Trees and a green lawn border the left side. Visible white t-shirts carry the printed name Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside a low green hedge and a terracotta-coloured wall. At the centre, a gold-and-red decorated palanquin or ratha with ornate canopy, hanging tassels, garlands and colourful cloth is carried forward by a crowd. Many devotees walk alongside in white kurtas and dhotis, while women wear white saris, pink and maroon saris and a blue-and-white shawl. A woman in an orange robe walks near the front right, and red flags with blue emblems wave above the crowd. Trees and a sky frame the scene.2010-12-22A festival procession on a dirt path beside a green hedge and a red brick wall. A golden palanquin-style ratha with a fringed canopy, kalasha finials, and colourful garlands and cloth hangings is carried forward, with an ornate deity murti visible on it. Crowds walk alongside, many in white dhotis and white saris, while others wear saffron or maroon clothing. Several people carry red-and-orange flags on poles. A man in a grey shirt in the foreground looks down at a phone, and a woman in an orange top with a black bag stands at the right edge. No individual wearing distinctive a person cues is clearly identifiable, so the a person field is unsure.2010-12-22A festival procession moves along a dirt path through a rural compound. A golden ratha-style palanquin with a tall gilded top, fringed canopy and floral decorations is carried ahead, shaded by colourful striped parasols. Many devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and white and cream saris walk closely together, several holding orange-red flags on poles. Some women wear blue and yellow saris, and a few people carry garlanded items. Green foliage and purple flowers border the path, with a red-roofed building and hills behind. Some white-clad participants wear beaded necklaces. The scene shows a ritual procession with a decorated chariot.2010-12-22December 20 20102010-12-20A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees and a low hedge. At the top of the image a decorated palanquin or ratha with colourful fringed canopy and garlands is carried forward. Many devotees walk in white dhotis and white kurtas, while women wear saris in orange, pink, and green, and some carry red-orange flags and ceremonial fans. A man in a striped shirt and dark trousers stands at right near the crowd. Behind the procession are a red compound wall and a parked car. The scene conveys a temple-style festival or ratha procession.2012-01-01December 20 20102010-12-20December 22 20102010-12-22July 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor procession with a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris, many holding tall red flags and a long trident-topped staff. Above the crowd, a decorated ratha or palanquin carries a deity murti under a colourful canopy with garlands and yellow fringe, and a kalasha-style ornament rises from the front. Orange and red buildings and a blue sky frame the scene.2012-01-01Outdoor procession with a decorated ratha or palanquin carrying a deity murti, surrounded by garlands of marigold and colourful canopies with tassels. Devotees in white ritual clothing walk alongside, many holding orange and saffron flags on poles and a trident-topped staff at right. A man in an orange shirt stands with hands folded in prayer, and other devotees in white and mixed clothing stand or walk with hands joined. Palm trees and a green-roofed structure are behind them under a pale sky.2012-01-01A festival procession on a dirt road bordered by a red brick wall and green trees. At centre, a gilded wheeled ratha/chariot with an orange canopy and garlands of white flowers and pink, purple and multicoloured tassels carries a seated figure in orange robes. Men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls walk beside the cart, some holding ceremonial rods, and women in saffron-orange and white saris and a white-clad woman follow among a crowd. Orange flags are visible at the left edge.2010-12-20A photograph of a procession on a dirt road at an ashram. Central focus is a decorated ratha/palanquin-style chariot with a golden canopy, tassels, garlands and colourful fringes, carrying a seated figure in orange and gold. Around it walk many devotees in white dhotis, saris and kurtas, some in orange and maroon; a woman in a white sari and grey shawl in the foreground holds her hands together. Many people carry long orange-red flags on poles, and a white SUV and a red-brick building stand at left and right. Overcast sky above.2010-12-20