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November 16 2009

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December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor procession with a central man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, wearing a red tilak on his forehead, walking beside a bearded man in orange who holds a tall wooden pole with a decorated orange canopy. Behind them, women in white and cream saris and garlands of white flowers and beads follow, one woman carrying a tray of white cloth with pink and red flower offerings. The a person candidate has a presentation with a gold necklace and saffron robes, but the appearance is uncertain, so the identification is unsure.2009-06-09Outdoor procession at a Brahmotsav gathering under a clear sky. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange shawl with a red-bordered cloth holds a clear offering tray of white jasmine and red flowers. Behind him, a figure in orange robes, long dark hair and an orange turban wears a long rudraksha mala and walks with eyes lowered. Nearby, saffron-clad sannyasis, a bearded man in brown and a ceremonial staff with a golden finial are visible. On the right, men in white kurtas with red-and-gold stoles hold their hands in namaste, and a colourful umbrella canopy is overhead.2007-12-30December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor procession with a central man in a saffron-orange robe and a long flower garland of white, red, yellow and purple blossoms, with gold beaded necklaces and a red bindi. He has long swept-back dark hair and raises one hand in blessing. Flanking him, men in orange robes carry tall golden ceremonial staffs, and one wears a white forehead band and sandal marks. Behind them, colourful ceremonial banners and umbrellas are visible.2009-12-23Outdoor procession in a town street on a cloudy day. Two men in saffron-orange robes at centre carry a seated orange-clad figure with a saffron turban and white flower garland on a red tray; it is a statue or murti, not a living person. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts hold a white-cloth-covered brass tray with flower garlands, and a man on the left holds a wooden pole with orange flags bearing a blue emblem. A man in white at right holds another flower-garlanded brass tray. Pink and cream buildings and a brick wall line the street, with a golden-and-red decorated canopy at right.2008-08-07December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A procession inside a decorated hall with bunting and hanging paper ornaments. A man in the centre wears saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala, a gold chain and a red tilak, with long swept-back hair and a warm smile, walking forward. Behind him another saffron-robed man holds a silver bowl of white flowers and greenery, and a third man on the left carries a gold-capped staff. Above them a multicoloured canopy topped with a gold trident is held aloft on poles. Women in white saris with red shawls and onlookers stand along the flower-lined walkway. +1 copiesA photograph of a procession at an outdoor festival, with palm trees and colourful striped canopy decorations overhead. A central figure with long dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe, a white and red flower garland, and layered gold necklaces, and smiles while walking. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes and a gold necklace, and another man in orange with a gold garland, walk with devotees. On the left a large orange ceremonial flag and a decorated orange and blue umbrella-shaped fan are carried. On the right a man in white with a yellow shawl looks ahead. Smoke drifts in the background. Several people are visible, most in orange sannyasi-style robes.2008-12-23Outdoor procession scene with a smiling man in the centre wearing long dark hair, an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and chest, a red bindi on his forehead, a long rudraksha mala, and a white and tricolour-striped flower garland. Behind him, a golden trident and a golden staff with a bird finial are held up by attendants. To the left, a man in an orange shawl and white clothes stands beside a silver staff. On the right, a smiling man with glasses wears a white kurta, an orange shawl and a dark bead mala. Orange flags and white buildings are in the background under a bright sky. Possibly Swamiji (probable) in the centre, shown by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a garland, as a procession participant.2007-12-25December 27 20072007-12-27