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September 03 2007

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October 17 20102010-10-17December 25 20082008-12-25 +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 on a dirt path under trees. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace, walks barefoot holding a long handle of a red and maroon umbrella with fringed tassels. A white turban with a fan-shaped fold sits on his head. Behind him, saffron-robed men carry brass trays, a bald man in orange holds a plate, and a white-clad man holds a decorated staff. On the right, women in white sarees with maroon and purple borders stand with palms pressed together in greeting. Several people in white and saffron line the path, and a saffron-banner flag is visible beyond.2011-12-21Outdoor procession under a long orange canopy with a red-and-white border. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot across grass. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts carry the canopy poles and flag staffs; one holds a yak-tail chamara fan and another carries a silver tray with a kalasha and flowers, both draped in red-and-gold shawls. Behind them, people in white and lavender shirts follow. A trident hangs on a pole at left and white buildings stand in the background.2005-07-21A procession on a dirt road in daylight. A man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a white-and-pink flower garland, walking under a red and white umbrella with fringed edges and a lotus-like emblem. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk around him, some holding red and multicoloured umbrellas. On the right, a man in white clothing carries a silver tray holding flowers and offerings. Other devotees in white line the road and a few people stand near a building in the background. a person: the man in saffron with the long hair and garland is a.2006-12-28Outdoor procession on a reddish dirt path with grass patches. At the centre, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala walks smiling, a candidate for Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues. Around him, men in white kurtas and white dhotis wear red-and-gold shawls and lanyard badges. One man in white holds a brass vessel with green leaves on a red tray, while another carries a round blue-and-orange ceremonial fan. A man at right grips a tall blue pole. Behind them stand more people and orange flags on white poles.2005-07-21December 29 20102010-12-29January 02 20092009-01-02December 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with coconut palms under a red canopy with tassels. Two saffron-robed figures walk at the centre: the taller one in the middle wears an orange-saffron cloth with a long rudraksha mala and an orange turban, and the other beside him wears orange robes and holds a red book. Men in white dhotis and shirts with rudraksha malas walk around them, some with yellow shawls, and a uniformed person stands at the left edge. Orange triangular bunting hangs overhead, and a crowd of onlookers stands behind.2010-02-18Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklace with a large gold pendant, long dark hair swept back, walking centre-frame and smiling. Men in white dhotis and shirts carry red-and-gold umbrellas on poles on either side, and a woman in a cream sari with a red border and red bindi carries a silver vessel holding green leaves. White smoke or powder drifts near the saffron-robed figure, and thatched huts and a crowd of onlookers appear behind. Several people hold cameras. Swamiji (probable): the saffron-robed central figure with long hair and ornate gold necklace matches the page's Swamiji attendance note.2006-07-11