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A photograph of a procession on a paved path beside a large shade tree, with red curtains and a small shrine on the left. A man in an orange robe on the left carries a brass tray with a kalasha and green leaves. Ahead, a figure in orange robes with a long red-orange shawl and a dark rudraksha mala walks at the centre, flanked by others in saffron robes, one holding a long staff. Behind them, people in white and orange move along the path. Yellow marigolds border the walkway, and paper streamers hang from the tree. The scene suggests a temple procession with ritual offerings.

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July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a procession on a dirt path shaded by trees, with wooden poles and a low curb along the edge. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot, hands folded. Behind, a line of devotees in orange robes and garlands walks with a silver tray of offerings and a golden trident-topped staff. Pink tents and greenery are visible in the background.2009-07-07A procession walks along a paved garden path at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. In front, a man in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange shawl carries a tray, and a man with a long dark braid, rudraksha mala and red-orange robes walks beside him. Behind them, a man in saffron robes holds a tall trident-topped staff, and a woman in white and orange follows. Drummers in white clothing play drums to the left beside flowering plants and a white wall with banners. A person in orange robes in the right foreground is seen from behind. Trees and palms frame the scene.2009-07-07A procession of men in saffron-orange robes walks along a paved path beside a small temple with red curtains. In the foreground a man on the right, with a white tripundra mark on his forehead and a red bindi, carries a silver vessel of flowers and marigolds, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him, a man in the centre holds a golden trident, and another man further back carries a tall golden staff. A man in the middle wears a long white flower garland and a gold-bordered orange cloth, with a crown-like headpiece. Behind them, a water tank, a white building, a striped umbrella and green trees are visible. Several other saffron-clad devotees and a young boy in white follow.2008-12-27Outdoor procession on a paved path under a large leafy tree beside a small temple shrine with a red curtain and a carved white figure on its roof. A bald priest in saffron robes, with a red-and-pink flower garland and a red marked forehead, carries a brass kalasha with flowers on a tray. Behind him, a woman in a red sari with a red shawl and a red-garbed saffron-robed man follow, along with a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and others in saffron and orange clothing. On the left, a man with long hair in a white kurta and saffron shawl walks beside the shrine. The scene conveys a temple procession with a kalasha.2007-08-09Outdoor procession on a paved path beside a low white wall with red-and-white edging, near a granite temple pillar carved with figures and a red cloth hanging on the left. Several people in saffron and orange robes walk in a line under a grey overcast sky, with greenery and a water tank behind. A woman in a yellow sari walks in the middle and a man in orange holds a small metal vessel at the right edge, while a man in peach robes walks near the left.2007-08-09A procession of barefoot men in orange and saffron robes walks along a concrete path beside a low white wall and green shrubs, under a cloudy sky with tall trees behind. In the foreground, a man with a shaved head in orange cloth carries a brass kalasha with flower garlands on the right. Next to the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a shawl, and a man in a yellow dhoti and wrap walks beside him. Several other men in orange and cream clothing follow along the path.2007-08-09A procession walks along a shaded dirt path lined with concrete edging and green shrubs under tall trees. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland with red tassels, walking barefoot. Beside and behind him, several men in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas; the man at right carries a tray of offerings. A bearded man in orange walks at left. At far right, an older person in white with a yellow shawl stands at the path's edge. The scene suggests a Brahmotsava procession, with orange-robed participants and garlands. Six people are visible.2008-12-23December 30 20082008-12-30A procession walks barefoot along a paved path beside a red metal gate and green trees. In the centre, a smiling man in saffron robes and a saffron headwrap wears a long red and white garland and a beaded necklace, carrying a golden staff. Behind him, a bearded man in saffron holds a trident and a rudraksha mala, and another saffron-clad man carries a golden staff and wears a beaded necklace. Further back, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls walk and a figure in white stands at the left. Marigold-coloured and orange garments dominate the scene, with a water tower visible above the trees.2009-12-25A photograph of a procession walking along a dirt path lined with stone edging and green shrubs under trees. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, with hands folded in front. Flanking figures in orange robes and ceremonial gold necklaces carry tall gold staffs topped with trident-like finials. Behind, an orange-and-yellow canopy shades the group. A man in white dhoti and shirt at right carries a large brass pot with a flower-and-fruit offering on top. Marigolds grow along the path, and a white building with a framed portrait is visible in the background.2008-12-25A photograph of a temple procession walking along a paved path beside a red-and-white gate and green shrubs. Several people in saffron-orange robes walk barefoot, carrying gold-tipped staffs and a gold trident. The central figure wears an orange robe with a flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair. Behind him, an attendant in white carries a tray and another in white walks with a ceremonial staff. A bearded man in orange with a rudraksha mala walks in the middle. The scene includes a water tank and trees in the background.2009-12-27