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Outdoor photograph of a procession at an ashram. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a red-and-white flower garland stands center-right, holding a sweet toward the mouth of a bald man in orange robes and gold necklaces on the left, who has his hands joined. Behind her a red-and-gold umbrella is held over the scene. Another man in orange and a bald man in white hold a steel tray of offerings to the right, and several people in white dhotis and yellow shawls and orange-robed attendants stand nearby. Thatched-roof buildings and trees form the background.

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Outdoor photo of a procession in bright sunlight. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a red and white flower garland offers a sweet from a tray to a figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala who leans forward with mouth open. A large orange umbrella with fringe shades the scene. Around them are men in white kurtas with yellow shawls, another saffron-robed man with a rudraksha necklace, and a cameraman filming with a video camera. A tiled-roof building and tree stand behind. The figure in saffron has long swept hair and rudraksha beads, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2010-01-01Outdoor photo of a procession at an ashram. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a white-and-red flower garland smiles broadly while under a red and gold umbrella held above her. Behind her, a man in an orange robe with a saffron shawl and beaded necklaces stands among other saffron-robed and white-clad attendants. A bald man in a white dhoti and orange shawl wears glasses. At the right, a young attendant in a yellow shawl holds a silver tray of sweets. Several golden staffs or ceremonial poles rise at the left. Sunlight floods the scene; a small tiled-roof building and a water tower appear in the background.2010-01-01Outdoor photo of a procession-style gathering in daylight. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a white and yellow-bordered shawl over white clothes and a white flower garland with red garlands, stands beneath a large red, yellow and blue canopy umbrella with tasselled fringe. A man in white with glasses holds a small offering and hands it toward him. Around them are men and a woman in orange and saffron robes, a man in white with a yellow shawl holds a silver tray, and a woman in a red top stands at left. A tiled-roof building and a water tower are behind them, with trees and palms in the background.2010-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path beneath palm trees. A colourful striped parasol with tassels stands at left. In the centre, a woman with long dark hair and a white flower garland, wearing a white and gold-bordered sari, faces away from the camera and reaches toward a bald man in saffron robes. Several people in saffron and orange clothing stand around, some wearing rudraksha malas. A man at right holds a silver tray of round sweets, and another silver platter is in the foreground. A video camera operator in white is visible at upper right, and a trident and a ceremonial staff stand nearby.2010-01-01December 27 20082008-12-27Outdoor photograph of a joyful gathering beside a village house with blue shutters and palm trees. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a golden-brown turban, a long white and red flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, and smiles broadly; the figure is an appearance-based a person candidate given the turban, ornate necklaces and saffron clothing, though identity remains uncertain. On the left, a man in orange robes holds a tall gold-topped staff and wears gold beaded necklaces. Behind them, a man in orange with vibhuti marks on his forehead and women in white and red saris smile. In the foreground a man in white with an orange shawl receives or offers a sweet from a steel plate of laddus, while a woman in white with a gold-bordered sari laughs nearby.2008-12-27A festive outdoor scene under palm trees with a thatched hut behind. A man on the left in saffron-orange clothing holds a tall golden trident staff and wears a gold necklace and bangles. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears a cream-and-gold turban, a white and red-green garland, saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace, while extending his hand over a steel tray of round golden sweets. A man in saffron robes stands behind him with a gold chain. On the right, a person in white clothing with a mala and glasses takes a sweet from the tray. Several women in orange, red and pink saris stand nearby, and a silver van is parked in the background. Portrait-like identity of the central figure is unconfirmed; he is described by role only.2008-12-27Outdoor procession under a red canopy with gold-tipped pole and fringe, held by a man in cream dhoti and beige shawl with rudraksha mala. A central man wears a beige turban, orange robe, white flower garland and gold necklace, smiling and gesturing. Beside him a young man in white with orange shawl holds a round sweet or offering to his mouth. Women in white and pale sarees with beaded malas and bangles stand behind, and a small girl in blue dress eats. Palm trees, white building with blue doors and a framed portrait on the wall behind. a person cues: turban, orange robe and gold necklace on the central figure, but identity is uncertain from appearance.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor gathering beside a thatched hut under palm trees. A man in an orange saffron robe, with long swept-back dark hair, a white and gold turban, a white flower garland and gold necklaces, feeds a sweet to a young man in white ritual clothes and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a tray of sweets, and a bowl of round laddu sweets sits in the foreground. Several women in white saris and orange clothing, some with vermilion or white forehead marks, stand nearby, and a small girl in a blue dress watches. The person in orange has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ornate gold jewellery, consistent with the a person candidate named on the page, presented as a sannyasi distributing prasad to an ashram devotee.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27