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A procession on a tree-lined path with several decorated canopies (umbrellas) fringed in lilac and red tassels, with a red, green and yellow canopy in the middle. A man in an orange saffron robe with a tilted orange head wrap and a long orange-beaded garland walks at the centre, smiling; the page identifies him as a person, but his face is not used for identification and no appearance cues beyond clothing and garland are confirmed, so this is uncertain. Around him walk devotees in white and pale pink clothes, some holding poles of the canopies and others with hands folded in prayer. Strings of green beads and colourful flag bunting hang from the trees, and a white flag is visible at left.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt road under a clear sky, with two large red and yellow ceremonial umbrellas carried over the group. A central figure in orange robes and a long gold-tipped staff leads, barefoot. Behind a woman in orange sari with gold necklaces, a man in orange carries a tall gold trident. Many people in white and orange clothing, including children in white dhotis, walk along, with a decorated deity palanquin visible in the background and trees along the roadside.2008-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a crowd behind. A central figure in an orange saffron robe, orange turban, and a long garland of yellow-orange flowers stands with hands folded, long hair falling past the shoulders, appearing as a probable Swamiji candidate in the procession. Two lavender-fringed ceremonial umbrellas with red trim and gold-and-red patterned tops are carried on poles by men in white kurtas, and women in white saris carry round peacock-feather fans with blue and gold emblems. A barefoot man in cream clothes bends forward at left. Trees and simple market stalls frame the scene.2005-12-31December 25 20082008-12-25Outdoor procession of a large crowd moving forward under colourful decorated parasols (umbrellas) in red, yellow, blue and green with gold tassels and sacred-symbol panels. Near the centre, a figure with a long trident-topped staff walks beside a monk in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala, wearing a red-and-yellow turban-style headwear, while others in orange and white garments follow. Many people in white dhotis and kurtas, orange shawls and saris walk or clap, some with hands raised. Trees and a tent frame sit in the background.2008-12-27December 26 20082008-12-26May 01 20152015-05-01A festival procession moves along a palm-lined path under decorated umbrellas in purple, red, and yellow-gold. At the centre, a man with a tall red-and-gold turban and a rust-red robe wears a heavy gold necklace and a white-and-pink garland, and he holds a trident-like staff. Around him, saffron-clad devotees wear beaded rudraksha malas, and women in orange, pink and gold saris walk alongside. A figure in a white dhoti stands behind the centre figure, and a shaved-headed boy in saffron is at right. The appearance of the central figure with his turban, distinctive gold ornamentation and ceremonial dress is a probable match for Swamiji, though the identity is uncertain.2016-12-03December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt road under a clear sky. A central figure in an orange saffron robe wears a long white and red flower garland and a red bindi with rudraksha mala, walking barefoot with hands folded. Flanking them, men in saffron robes carry tall golden trident staffs and a long golden staff, and a bearded man in orange with a gold necklace walks beside them. Behind, people in white dhotis and white clothes with yellow shawls walk under ornate multicolored parasols with tassels.2008-12-25January 01 20172017-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20092009-01-01December 26 20082008-12-26