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A procession under a canopy of red, green and black pennants with gold motifs and red flags. A central figure with a white turban and long dark hair, wearing a yellow-gold dhoti or wrap and a long white garland with red flowers, walks with hands folded at the chest. Around them, men and women in white kurtas and dhotis wear red and rudraksha malas and identity badges, and some carry silver trays of yellow flowers. A younger man in an orange shawl holds a tray. A cameraman in the foreground films the procession on a sandy path with pink draped tents behind.

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January 01 20052005-01-01A 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.2005-01-01Outdoor procession at dusk with a central figure in a white and gold dhoti-style garment, a white turban, a long multi-coloured flower garland, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, walking between two large multi-coloured ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges. Flanked by men in white kurtas and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, and a man at left in an orange shawl carrying a silver bowl of yellow flowers. Another man at right holds a tray with a small lit lamp and yellow marigolds. Orange and red flags stand behind, with tents and a crowd in the background.2005-01-01 +2 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 on an open dirt ground under overcast sky. Devotees in white kurta and salwar clothing carry tall wooden poles topped with saffron-orange flags, and several colourful fringed umbrellas are held overhead. At the centre, a man in a white turban and saffron-gold dhoti-style garment wears a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking with hands folded. Women in white saris with rudraksha malas and red bindis flank the procession, and a striped tent and pink canopy appear in the background. Several people look on from the right side.2005-01-01A procession on bare ground under an overcast sky. A man in a white turban, long garland of white and orange flowers and a gold-bordered cream shawl stands centre with hands folded, smiling. Two large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured fringed canopies are held above him by attendants in white. Around him, devotees in white kurtas and shawls stand in a line, some holding tall orange flags on poles, and others press palms together in greeting. The scene is a ceremonial procession with saffron flags and umbrellas.2005-01-01Outdoor 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 copiesA 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.2005-01-01January 01 20052005-01-01A festive procession moves along a dirt path past a building with a painted pink wall. Several parasols with multicoloured fringed canopies and orange pennant flags on tall poles lead the way. A young man in white clothes and an orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala, carries a silver bowl of yellow flowers and leaves. Nearby, a young man in white with red and white garlands holds a small silver plate. A man in a white turban and gold ornaments, with a garland of flowers and a rudraksha mala, walks at the centre with a white cloth over his shoulder. Many people in white clothes and red malas, including women holding poles, follow along with a crowd of onlookers behind them.2005-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor 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.2005-01-01