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Outdoor procession under a red and gold canopy fringed with tassels, with many saffron-robed devotees carrying bamboo poles topped with orange cloth. In the centre, a young man in orange robes and rudraksha mala holds a gold figurine of a seated deity with a red flower garland, while beside him another orange-clad attendant holds a golden kalasha-like vessel with a lit flame. On the right, a long-haired man in orange cloth, bare-shouldered, stands facing the procession, appearing to be the central figure being approached. Other devotees in white and orange, a woman in glasses and a woman in a white top stand behind, under trees. Overall a ritual ratha-style or ceremonial walk.2006-10-08December 26 20082008-12-26Outdoor procession on a dirt road with red and yellow parasols overhead. A central figure in an orange robe wears a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala, hands joined in prayer, with a vertical mark on the forehead and long hair. Around him, saffron-robed sadhus walk with a golden trident and a tall staff, and one wears a garland and beads. A man in white on the right carries a silver pot decorated with greenery, and white-clad attendants walk on the left. Palm trees and buildings appear in the hazy background. Appearance-based: a person among the walking devotees, shown with long hair, orange robe, garland and rudraksha mala, but identity is uncertain.2008-12-25October 06 20062006-10-06 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path with a leafy tree and trees behind. Foreground, a man in saffron robes with a long grey beard and glasses holds a tall golden trident staff. Beside him, a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace carries a silver tray holding a decorated kalasha wrapped in a yellow-orange and red garland, with a golden kalasha-style vessel displayed at top. Behind them, a golden ornate umbrella and small decorated canopies rise above the crowd. Men and women in white and saffron clothing, some with garlands and rudraksha malas, walk along. At right, a man in saffron holds a golden staff with a finial. The bald central figure's role is a procession bearer; the rest are devotees and participants in ritual dress.2009-12-27A procession moves along a paved path with a crowd of devotees in orange and white. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala holds a gold-handled umbrella with a maroon embroidered canopy. Beside him, a young man in white dhoti with gold border holds a second gold pole with another umbrella. Children in orange saris stand nearby, and devotees in white and orange clothing fill the background, with red and gold ceremonial banners and flags visible.2016-01-11Outdoor ritual gathering under trees beneath a red umbrella with tasselled edges. A central man with a shaved head, red vibhuti mark and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments wears an orange robe and holds a white and blue flower garland. Beside him, men in saffron and orange robes with gold necklaces stand attentively, and one man on the right wears white with gold border and gold beads. A decorated embroidered banner hangs at upper right. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind. The central figure's appearance and attire are not distinctive enough to confirm a person identification, so he is described by role only.2012-07-03December 26 20082008-12-26A procession on a dirt path outdoors, with many young and adult devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and sarees with maroon borders, many wearing rudraksha malas. Several have white tilak or forehead markings and shaved heads. Two tall ornate parasol-like canopies with red, yellow and green fringed tassels are carried above the group. A central figure in orange with long hair and a rudraksha mala walks at the front of the group, flanked by children and young people; a figure to the right carries a trident-like staff. Bare trees and a brick building appear behind, with onlookers in white and light blue clothing at the right edge.2013-03-10Outdoor procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walking along a dirt path past a concrete wall with banana plants and wooden staffs behind them. In the foreground a tall man with long dark hair, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala wears an orange wrap over a saffron robe. Beside him an older man in an orange turban and orange robe holds a wooden walking stick and a dark mala, with his hand raised near his face. Other devotees in orange and saffron garments walk behind, some carrying long bamboo poles with coloured pennants. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge. The procession appears to be a festival or temple procession.2007-12-30Outdoor photo on a dirt path at an ashram event. A group of about seven men in saffron-orange robes and red-bordered dhotis stands together, most wearing large gold-toned pendant necklaces and beaded malas. The man at the centre front wears a saffron robe with a gold medallion and holds the fabric at his chest. Behind them a multicoloured parasol with fringe is held aloft. Two women in white and red dresses stand at the left edge. A man in white with orange trim stands at the right edge. Sunlight, trees and a low wall are in the background.2008-12-27April 23 20162016-04-23