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A festive procession at the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam camp shows a decorated ratha-style palanquin draped with marigold and pink garlands, hung with golden bells and tassels. Standing on it, a person in a red-orange turban and red garlands waves one hand. Below, bare-chested and saffron-robed attendants in rudraksha malas carry long wooden poles and flags, while men in white dhotis with gold borders walk alongside. Large red banners show a portrait of a bearded saint, and ornate umbrellas in purple, red and yellow fly overhead. A young boy in orange sits in the foreground among a dense crowd of onlookers.

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September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15April 18 20162016-04-18September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesApril 22 20162016-04-22A festival procession on a flower-decorated ratha. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and orange-red headwear sits on a red cushioned throne beneath a large gold fringed umbrella and hanging brass bells. A bald man in a saffron-orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at the right holding a long staff, and a man in a white dhoti and white shirt holds a red-and-orange umbrella on the left. Marigold garlands drape the chariot, red flags fly, and a cameraman films beside a crowd of women in saris and onlookers in bright clothing. Blue and orange umbrellas and pennant bunting decorate the street.2016-04-18Outdoor procession on a decorated float under a large multicolored ceremonial umbrella with tassels and marigold garlands. A man in a red-and-gold turban and gold necklaces stands center on the float, while a bald man in maroon robes with gold borders reaches toward him. Beside them, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim holds a silver trident-topped staff, and another man in white dhoti with a red sash stands nearby. Several saffron-robed sadhus and a woman in orange sit below, and a seated woman in orange holds a red-bordered sign. Brass kalasha finials hang from the canopy, and a crowd fills the street with a red flag in the background.2015-09-15A festival procession moves down a crowded street. At the centre, a large gilded palanquin-style ratha with a golden domed canopy and an ornate golden halo-like backdrop is decorated with pink, yellow and white flowers and hanging garlands. A man seated on it, with a garland and bead necklaces, raises his right arm in greeting. Red and orange flags and umbrellas surround the chariot, and a man in white dhoti and shawl walks near its base while a sadhu with ash-smeared body and a trident-like staff stands alongside. Dense crowds line both sides of the road, and a small camera rig is mounted on a pole at left.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21A festive street procession at dusk on a decorated float or palanquin draped with flower garlands and hanging gold bells with coloured tassels. A man seated centrally wears an orange-red turban, a red garland and gold ornaments, sitting on a cushioned seat. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and shoulder cloths hold long poles, and men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the sides holding red flags. A small child in orange clothing sits at the front of the float. Crowds line the street and devotees reach out toward the float. Colourful tassel decorations hang on the right, and a red flag with a yellow emblem flies on the right edge.2015-09-15April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession under a crowd of colourful decorated umbrellas in pink, yellow, green, blue and orange, with ornate umbrella tops. A man in a rust-red turban and dark red-brown robe, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a white flower garland and gold bangles, smiles and raises one hand while walking among devotees. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron cloths carry poles and wear rudraksha malas, and women in saris and jewellery walk nearby. Probable Swamiji in the procession with cues of a turban, ornate gold necklaces and a saffron-toned robe, in a crowded street procession.2016-12-23