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A photograph inside a plain white hall with a corrugated roof and metal railings. A man in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-white garland walks barefoot toward the camera, holding a small red tray. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and a second orange-clad figure walk in step. Behind them, an ornate multicoloured canopy with tassels and decorated poles is held aloft by attendants. Men in white dhotis and a woman in a sari stand along the sides, and a white-clad elder with an orange shawl stands at left. Several people are visible, and a bearded orange-robed figure is a devotee-like attendant.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A photograph inside a covered hall with a corrugated roof and metal railings. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a red and white flower garland, and a red rudraksha mala, walking barefoot while holding his hands together in a gesture of respect. Behind him, a colourful canopy umbrella with yellow, blue and red panels and tassels is held over the procession. A bearded man in orange robes walks at his left and another orange-clad attendant walks at his right, both barefoot. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand along the edges, and a woman in a white sari with blue border stands at right. Tall painted pillars with bird and floral motifs flank the space, and a metal railing lines the walkway.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession inside a covered hall, with a colourful striped parasol with a lotus emblem held over the centre. A man in the middle wears an orange robe and a long red and white garland with a red flower garland at the waist, and he holds his hands together. Flanking him, several men wear orange robes with red borders; one at left has a full beard and an orange robe, and another at right has a red tilak and long curly hair. Behind them, men in white and yellow shawls carry a yellow umbrella and ceremonial staffs. A white-clad man with an orange shawl stands at left. A drum is visible at the right edge. Framed photographs hang on the wall at left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23A procession walks down a red carpet runner in a covered temple hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof. At the centre, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long hair swept back, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, walks barefoot under a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with a fringed canopy. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold necklaces walk alongside women in orange and white saris. A man in white kurta holds a tall yellow and gold ceremonial standard with an emblem at the left. Decorated multicoloured ceremonial poles line the hall, and framed photographs hang on the walls. The centred figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, based on the saffron attire, swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and the page notes his presence at this event.2010-12-28A photograph of a temple corridor with a metal railing on both sides. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a smile wears an orange robe, a multicoloured flower garland and a red bead mala, walking barefoot. Two orange-robed companions walk beside him, one with a full dark beard and beaded necklaces, the other with a mala. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris, some in red and yellow shawls, watches. A man in white on the left folds his hands in greeting. Ahead, a richly decorated deity murti stands beneath a golden canopy with garlands and an umbrella overhead. Orange and yellow decorations hang from the ceiling. The man in the centre is an appearance-based a person candidate.2009-12-23Photograph of a procession inside a covered walkway with a corrugated metal roof and steel handrails. A central figure in orange robes wears a long red-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace, walking barefoot with a gold kalasha-style vessel carried by a man in white dhoti beside him. Two large ceremonial umbrellas in green, blue and red with fish-like motifs are held above, and devotees in white with yellow shawls and orange clothes walk alongside. A young girl in pink and yellow stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Decorated pillars with floral motifs line the path.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a procession inside a covered hall with a corrugated metal roof and white walls. At centre, a figure in orange robes wears a long white-and-orange garland and walks under a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with fringed edges and a golden finial, while holding a staff. Attendants in orange and white robes, including one with a red shawl and prayer beads, walk along a red carpet between metal railings. Devotees in white clothing stand on both sides, one holding up a brass vessel. White T-shirts with printed designs hang on the walls. The gathering suggests a Brahmotsavam celebration procession.2008-12-29December 23 20092009-12-23