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Outdoor procession scene with a crowd of devotees dressed in white and some in saffron. A woman in the centre wears a white sari with gold border, a white head covering, and a long garland of white flowers with orange and red blooms over her shoulders, pressing her palms together. Behind her a man in white kurta holds a wooden carrying pole, and to the right a man in a white shirt with rudraksha mala holds a brass kalasha vessel decorated with yellow flowers and greenery. Several men and women raise hands in greeting, and photographers and cameras crowd the lower foreground. Tall poles with orange and white fabric frame the procession.

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A crowded outdoor procession with many people in white dress. At the centre, a smiling figure wears a yellow-cream turban and a long white cloth, with a garland of white and red flowers and layered beaded necklaces, and holds a small object in his hand. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, carry tall wooden poles with decorated tops and a red cymbal-like instrument is raised at the right. A cameraman in the lower centre films the scene, and a man in a white shirt with a red rudraksha mala is nearby. Several people in saffron or orange robes stand in the background. Garlands and flower petals add colour to the gathering.2005-01-01A photograph of an outdoor procession with a central figure seated on a decorated palanquin-like platform, wearing a white shawl over a white garment with a white turban, layered flower garlands around the neck and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure holds up a small hand gesture and a bell-like object. Surrounding devotees in white clothing press close, some with raised hands, some holding colourful ceremonial umbrellas with red and orange tassels overhead. A man in white with a rudraksha mala stands to the right near a silver tray with flowers. A cameraman in white films at lower left, and a red wooden instrument with bells is held at lower right. Background shows more people and a white ceremonial fan-like object.2005-01-01Outdoor procession scene under decorated canopies with colourful tassels and an orange-and-red embroidered umbrella. A central seated man wears a white turban and white dhoti-style cloth, with a garland of white flowers and a dark rudraksha-style mala, holding a small flower offering. Around him, devotees in white and saffron clothing raise their hands in celebration, and a man at right holds a red-and-gold ritual object. Several onlookers carry umbrella poles and some are taking photographs, while people crowd closely together.2005-01-01A photograph of a central figure seated cross-legged on bare ground scattered with flower petals, smiling and holding small cymbals. The figure wears a white head cloth, a white shawl with gold border, a long white-and-flower garland and multicoloured garlands, and long dark hair. Around them, men and women in white kurtas and dhotis, some with brown-red rudraksha malas, press in with raised hands and a folded white towel. A man at left with a white towel gestures, a man at right wears a gold wristwatch, and a cameraman in the foreground holds a camera. At right, a person carries a brass tray with a green plantain sprig and marigold garland, and a decorated umbrella appears above the crowd.2005-01-01A photograph of an outdoor procession or ceremony on bare ground scattered with flower petals. A central figure sits cross-legged with bare feet, wearing a white turban, a long multi-coloured flower garland, a cream and gold-bordered cloth, and dark rudraksha-style beads, with eyes closed and hands pressed together. Men in white kurtas stand around, one in a white robe holding a white cloth and another holding a long staff, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and a man in white at the right lifts an orange-handled percussion instrument with bells. A brass vessel with a plant sprig and yellow flowers is held nearby, and a woman in an orange sari stands in the background. Photographers and a video camera are visible at the edges.2005-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesA crowd of men and women in white clothes and red-and-white threads crowds around a central figure in a white head wrap and white shawl, garlanded with white and multicoloured flower necklaces and holding a small object near the chest. Behind, a figure holds a tall wooden pole with a white fringed plume, and a raised umbrella-like canopy in red and yellow appears above the group. Men wear rudraksha malas and some hold flower-decorated trays. A man in front in white kurta with a rudraksha mala gestures with raised hands, and a photographer's flash unit is visible. The scene suggests a festival procession with devotees.2005-01-01A joyful outdoor procession crowd in white ritual clothing. At centre, a smiling figure wears a white and gold turban and a white garment with gold border, with long dark hair, layered flower garlands and a sacred thread, while hands clap and lift around them. Several men in white kurtas wear rudraksha malas and carry brass kalashas decorated with mango leaves and yellow marigolds. A man in an orange cloth stands behind. In the foreground a cameraman with a video camera is filming, and at right a man in white wears a red and rudraksha necklace. The event is a procession with garlanded devotees and kalashas.2005-01-01 +1 copiesA festive procession with many people in white traditional clothing. In the centre, a smiling figure with long dark hair wears a white turban, a white and gold-bordered shawl, a long beaded rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a gold ceremonial pendant and a white flower garland with orange and blue accents, standing with hands clasped. Around them, men and women in white kurtas and saris hold orange and white flags on poles, and attendants carry brass and silver trays with yellow flowers and a pink-brass kalasha-like vessel with a coconut. Some people wear saffron cloth and red bindis. The scene suggests a procession. A central figure with turban, long hair, rudraksha mala and gold pendant appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable) in a procession, with attendants around him.2005-01-01A procession under a canopy at an outdoor ashram setting. At the centre, a woman in a cream and gold sari with a long white flower garland and a gold necklace walks with her hands folded. Men and boys in white kurtas and white dhotis surround her, many wearing rudraksha malas and ID lanyards. A young man in an orange shawl carries a silver tray of yellow flowers. Behind them, ornate red, orange and green pennants hang from poles and orange flags are raised. A cameraman in the foreground films the procession. Several men wear vibhuti and kumkum marks. Overall, the scene resembles a ceremonial procession with devotees in white.2005-01-01A crowd procession with devotees in white and orange clothing pressing close around a central figure wearing a white turban with a gold band, a beaded rudraksha-style mala, and a white garland with blue and orange flowers. Beside him, a man in glasses and white clothes smiles, and a large golden ceremonial umbrella with orange fringed flags and a gold-topped pole stands overhead. Several women in white with red bindis and red beaded necklaces are nearby, and petals are scattered in the air. Behind the group, dry shrubs and trees appear.2005-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor procession with a central figure wearing a white and gold-bordered shawl over white clothing, a long fresh garland of white flowers with red, green and blue accents, a rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, and a white head cloth. The figure has long dark hair and stands among followers. Around them are people in white, many wearing rudraksha malas, several holding long wooden poles that support red and maroon fringed ceremonial umbrellas overhead. Some younger women in white with red cords stand on the left, and a pink building and trees are visible behind. a person is the central figure, identified by long hair, a rudraksha mala and gold pendant among other cues, presented as a procession participant.2005-01-01 +1 copies