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Outdoor procession in a palm-lined courtyard at dusk. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts walk behind colourful multi-panelled parasols (umbrellas) decorated with bird emblems and orange tassels. A central figure in a flowing saffron/orange robe and a matching orange hood, wearing a long beaded garland, walks barefoot in the centre; a second man in an orange kurta and a man in red robes walk beside him. On the right stands a large black stone Nandi bull, garlanded with marigolds and white flowers, with loose yellow and orange flower petals spread on the white pedestal in front. Some men in yellow shawls carry small items, and a drummer or musician in a light cloth is visible at far left. Palm trees and hanging flower strings frame the scene.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A procession on a sandy path lined with palm trees and a stone wall. Several large colourful umbrellas with tasselled fringes, red, blue, yellow and green, are held aloft over the group. At the centre, a smiling figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a large white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and a trident-topped staff is carried to the left. Around them, men in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis with yellow or orange shawls walk alongside a woman in white with a yellow shawl, and a bearded man in saffron wears a gold-coloured necklace. Devotees and onlookers stand in the background. a person is not confidently identifiable from appearance, so no probable label is applied.2008-12-25A procession on a dusty dirt path under bright sunlight with strong shadows. Men in white kurtas and dhotis walk barefoot and carry long wooden poles supporting colourful canopy umbrellas with tasselled edges and emblems. In the centre, a man in a white kurta and white garment wears a small badge and bead necklace. Behind him, several sannyasis in saffron-orange robes walk; one holds a tall trident, and a woman in orange clothing wears a white and red flower garland. On the right, a man in white carries a silver pot or kalasha on a tray. White tents and trees appear in the background. This is a temple procession.2008-12-25A religious procession walks along a dirt road under bright sunlight. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a long flowing mane of hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and a large garland of white and pink flowers walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Flanking him, two attendants in orange robes carry tall golden staffs topped with ornaments. Behind them, men and boys in white dhotis and kurtas, some with orange sashes and rudraksha malas, follow. Several attendants hold up multicoloured decorative parasols with tassels and orange ceremonial flags on poles. Trees and low buildings line the background.2008-12-28A procession on a dry, grassy dirt path outdoors under a bright blue sky, with trees and a small brick heap at left. In front, a young man in white dhoti and orange shawl carries a brass tray with fruit and cloth. Behind him, a man in an orange kurta and orange shawl, with a shaved head and round glasses, walks between two attendants holding large ornate parasols with red and cream fringes. A younger man in orange robes follows at right. Several men in white dhotis walk alongside, and a red SUV is parked in the background. A round red-and-yellow decorative fan is carried in the group.2006-11-21A dusty outdoor procession moves along a red earth path lined with palm trees and a low stone wall. Large ornate parasols with red, yellow and blue panels and painted floral and bird motifs are carried on long wooden poles by men in white dhotis and shirts. Behind them, a group of people in saffron and orange robes walk, with a woman in orange wearing a white and orange garland. A crowd of devotees in white clothes fills the foreground and background, and a man carries a brass vessel on his shoulder. The image is a documentary photo of a religious procession during an ashram celebration.2008-12-25A procession walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall with saffron flags on poles. Several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls carry ornate multicoloured umbrellas on long poles, with red, yellow and blue canopies and gold-trimmed fringe. Behind them, robed men in saffron and orange garments walk in line, one carrying a small tray of offerings. A central figure in a long orange robe and orange turban walks at the front of the group. Parked vehicles appear at the left edge.2009-12-11July 29 20072007-07-29A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path lined with green trees and a small roadside lamp post. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, and others in white kurtas with orange or white stoles, carry a ceremonial palanquin-style procession. Four men hold decorated parasols with fringed canopies in red, blue, yellow and gold, and two men carry ornate pennant-shaped standards with red and gold designs. In the centre, a man in orange robes holds a small deity murti wrapped in orange fabric and garlanded with flowers. A young girl in a teal top and two children stand at the edge of the path. Eight to ten men are visible in the group, and the page's a person flag is not supported by any identifiable figure in the procession.2008-08-07Outdoor procession under a canopy with colorful tassels and tall ceremonial staffs. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange garment, a thick multi-coloured flower garland of yellow and red blooms, and a gold ornamental necklace; the figure holds the shawl with one hand. Beside him walks a man in a red top and orange shawl with a dark beaded mala and pendant. Behind, devotees in white and orange-saffron robes walk along a dirt path with palm trees, and a peacock-feather fan appears at right. The figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji based on long hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace and ornate garland, shown in procession.2007-12-22An outdoor procession on a dirt road under a bright sky, with many devotees in white and orange moving forward. Several large ornate umbrellas with red, blue and gold borders are carried above the group. A central figure in saffron robes with a long beaded garland walks beneath the umbrella, flanked by other saffron-clad sannyasis. A man in a white shirt and dhoti carries a silver tray of flowers and fruit, and drummers in white and a clarinet player accompany the march, with a red flag visible behind.2009-06-09A procession of ceremonial attendants in orange and saffron garments walks across a paved courtyard under a open-sided pavilion with palm trees behind. Central figure in a deep orange robe and a multi-strand marigold garland stands out, flanked by men holding long ceremonial staffs topped with orange fan-shaped banners bearing a circular emblem, and carrying a trident and a long curved horn. Men in white dhotis with orange borders carry a decorated canopy and drums. Bright daylight casts long shadows on the ground.2015-02-23