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January 13 2015

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A festival procession moves along a dusty unpaved lane lined with young saplings and a concrete block wall. At the front, a man in white dhoti and shawl plays a long wind instrument, while drummers in white and yellow lungis beat drums slung over their shoulders. Behind them, several men in saffron-orange robes and orange shawls walk under decorated parasols with red, green and white canopies and pennants. Red flags flutter at left and small children watch from the roadside. The procession appears to be a temple-bound ritual march.2009-06-09December 23 20082008-12-23A large crowd of devotees moves along a dirt path between red-brick walls during a procession. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, while several women wear saris in red, purple and green, some carrying brass pots and flower offerings. Men in orange shawls walk among them. A red and yellow ceremonial umbrella rises above the group, with a yellow flag nearby. Behind the walls, a blue-covered structure and a red-roofed building are visible.2016-07-19Outdoor street procession under a bright blue sky, with several large ornate umbrellas in red, orange and multicolored fabric with tassels carried above the crowd. In the centre, a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a garland of pink flowers holds a small pot-like vessel wrapped in a green leaf. Behind him, saffron-robed sannyasis walk, including one with a tall orange turban and pink garland, and another with long hair, orange robes, rudraksha mala and a saffron shawl. White-clad devotees and a woman in white with rudraksha beads walk alongside, and a man in white holds a camera. Small decorated parasols and houses line the road.2009-01-12August 09 20072007-08-09Outdoor procession on a dusty path with strong sunlight and shadows. A central man with long dark hair wears a white dhoti and shawl, a red and white floral garland, a gold necklace and a gold pendant, walking with hands clasped at his chest. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis and attendants in orange and red garments carry tall decorated parasols and a trident staff, some wearing rudraksha malas. Behind them, people in white and red walk along, and colourful tasseled umbrellas and tent canopies frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the central figure is the long-haired man in white at the centre of the procession, wearing a garland and gold necklace, the appearance of the candidate in this photo is consistent with the page reference, and his role is the central figure of the procession.2009-01-01December 17 20142014-12-17December 27 20072007-12-27Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dusty dirt path lined with coconut palms and a grey concrete block wall. At center, a man in saffron-orange robes, an orange head wrap, and a gold-toned beaded necklace walks barefoot beside a bare-chested elderly man wearing white dhoti, a green and gold shawl, and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, men in white dhoti and shirts and a man in grey trousers and shirt follow. On the right, a figure with long dark hair wearing an orange robe walks barefoot, and another orange-robed figure carries a red object. Several people in white and orange walk behind the group.2009-12-20Outdoor procession on a dirt path under palm and fruit trees on a sunny day. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts carry ornate yellow and multicolored parasol-style umbrellas and a gold-topped canopy, with blue emblem motifs. At center, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white flower garland and walks with hands joined in front of him. Beside him, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace walks with hands clasped. A woman in a red sari carries a basket of fruit and flowers on her head. A toddler is held by an adult at left, and other people in white and orange clothing follow along the path.2008-01-17December 30 20172017-12-30January 13 20152015-01-13