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Outdoor procession on a dirt road at dusk along a walled compound with trees behind. Two large ornate umbrellas with fringed, multicoloured canopies and a golden staff-like standard are carried by men in white kurta-dhoti with yellow shoulder cloths. In the centre a man in a flowing saffron-orange robe, wearing a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace, walks barefoot with his hand raised to his head. Behind him a man in a red-orange cloth carries a silver tray, and a bearded man in red-orange robes walks nearby. Several followers in white and yellow cloths, a woman in a pink-and-white sari, and a trident-topped standard are visible. Some participants wear lanyards. A small temple-like structure appears in the background.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt path during dusk. In the centre, a man with a shaved head and a bare chest wears a long orange-saffron cloth and a garland of golden beads, and holds his hands to his head. Around him, a row of people in white dhotis and yellow shawls carry tall ornate umbrellas in red, yellow and green with fringed tassels, a gold staff topped with a trident, and a brass ritual vessel. A bearded man in red-orange robes walks beside him, and a woman in a red sari with a tray of offerings follows. Concrete walls, banana leaves and a trident-topped banner appear in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession walks along a dusty dirt road in bright daylight. A man in the centre wears an orange saffron robe and a long white flower garland, with long dark hair swept back, and holds his hands together in front of his chest; he is a probable Swamiji by swept-back long hair, saffron robe and garland, though appearance is only partly clear. Around him, several men in orange and saffron robes carry a golden trident and a tall ceremonial staff. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, hold colourful striped umbrellas on long poles, and one man in white carries a silver tray with fruit and flowers. Palm trees and low buildings line the background under hazy sunlight.2008-12-25A procession walks along a dirt road lined with palm and banana trees. In the centre, a man in orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot. Behind him, saffron-robed sannyasis carry staffs and a trident-topped rod, while devotees in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk alongside. Two colourful umbrellas with tassels are carried overhead, and a man in white with a red shawl holds a long staff. Nearby, a man in a grey-white turban and red shawl carries a trident. The scene is an outdoor ritual procession.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path at sunrise or sunset, with a multicoloured canopy umbrella held over a central saffron-robed sannyasi. Around him walk devotees in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow or saffron shawls, and sadhus in orange robes. A saffron-robed figure with a long beard carries a tall staff, and another wears a flower garland and rudraksha mala. A man in white with a red-orange shawl holds a silver trident-topped staff. Festive flags and palm trees appear in the background, with a bright sun-flare. Also visible is a banner with a dove emblem.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt road with a central figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and pink flower garland, hands folded in greeting, walking between two attendants in orange who carry tall gold-topped staffs with a trident-like finial. Two large umbrellas in red, yellow and blue with tasselled fringe are held above the group, and orange flags fly at left. Many devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and rudraksha malas line the route, some with white shawls and some in white salwar and kurta. Palm trees and low buildings appear in the background. a person cues: the central saffron-robed figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, matching the page's claim of his presence at the procession.2008-12-28 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 24 20092009-12-24