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A nighttime procession in front of a brightly decorated, illuminated palanquin or ratha with colourful painted pillars and warm lights. A man with long dark swept-back hair, an orange saffron garment, a leopard-print shawl and a rudraksha mala stands at the centre, holding a hand raised in greeting, with a large orange umbrella held over him by a bald attendant in white kurta and a red-orange shawl. Around him, white-clad devotees and a drummer carrying a drum with a white strap stand close by. Attendants and devotees surround the group in the dark street.

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Night procession photograph in front of an ornately decorated, illuminated ratha or palanquin with painted blue, yellow and red pillars. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, walks at the centre while a man in white holding an orange umbrella shades him. Beside them, men in white dhotis and orange-red shawls stand close, one holding a flag-topped pole at the left edge. The scene is lit by warm lamps against the dark night.2010-11-19Night procession outdoors in front of an illuminated decorated palanquin or ratha with colourful painted pillars and marigold garlands. A man in a long-haired wig-like style wears an orange robe, a dark leopard-print shawl, and a black beaded mala, holding a round white fan. Beside him a man in white kurta with an orange shawl holds a red-and-gold umbrella over the group. A drummer in white kurta plays a large drum in the foreground, and bald men in saffron-toned robes stand nearby. a person appearance is uncertain from visible cues alone.2010-11-19Night procession photograph. A figure with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe, wearing a dark patterned shawl and a beaded necklace, stands centre-frame with hands raised in a gesture. Above him an orange umbrella is held over his head by a bald man in white clothes with a red-brown shawl. A man in a white shirt with a strap bag stands at left, and other attendants in white and red-brown clothing stand behind. Behind them a decorated ratha/chariot with red and yellow painted columns and a brightly lit, garlanded deity murti glows in the background.2010-11-19Night procession outdoors with a long-haired figure in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and holding a folded cloth at chest level. A man in white shirt and red shawl holds an orange umbrella over the central figure, while a bald man in orange-brown robes and beads stands beside. To the left a woman in cream sari with yellow shawl and a dark-clad man walk along. Behind them an ornate shrine with colourful blue, red and yellow painted pillars and garlands of marigolds glows under lamps. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in orange, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and the umbrella procession honour.2010-11-19Night procession scene in front of a decorated, illuminated float or ratha with blue, red and gold panels and garlanded deity images behind. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a leopard-print shawl and a black rudraksha mala stands at centre, smiling and holding a small object in both hands. To his right, a bald man in a white kurta with a red shawl raises a long metal rod. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with red shawl and a woman in white sari with yellow shawl stand among other devotees in white. A tall wooden pole is held at far left. Dark night sky and warm lamp light.2010-11-19Night procession at an outdoor event with a decorated shrine glowing in the background, its pillars painted in blue, red and yellow and draped with marigold garlands. A long-haired man in orange robes and a patterned shawl, wearing rudraksha malas, walks under a red umbrella held by a shaved-headed attendant in white with a red shawl. Beside them stands a smiling woman in cream sari with a yellow shawl, and other men in white and red-saffron clothing follow. a person is the central figure, identified by his long swept hair, orange robe and rudraksha malas.2010-11-19A photograph taken at night of a procession. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with a leopard-print shawl and a dark rudraksha mala walks forward, hands together at chest level. A man in white clothes with an orange-red cloth over his shoulder holds a red umbrella over the procession, and a smiling man in white and red beside him also holds a pole. Other devotees in white and light clothing follow, and a lit, decorated palanquin or chariot with red, blue and yellow painted pillars glows in the background. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala cues, shown walking in the procession.2010-11-19Night procession photograph. A long-haired man in orange saffron robes and a black rudraksha mala, with a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulders, walks forward. A man in a white kurta holds a large orange umbrella above him, and another man in white with a red shawl stands beside the umbrella holder. Behind them, a decorated chariot with colourful painted pillars and illuminated golden decoration is visible, with people in white and saffron clothing around it. A man in white on the left, carrying a drum, faces the procession. Warm lamplight and dark night surroundings.2010-11-19Night procession at an outdoor event with a brightly lit, decorated float or shrine behind the crowd. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti-style garment, a black rudraksha mala and a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder; he appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and shawl cues. To his right, a shaved-headed man in white kurta and dhoti with a red shawl holds up a long ceremonial staff or sword. Other participants in white clothes and red or yellow shawls, including a woman in white with a yellow scarf, walk alongside and a man on the left carries a tall pole.2010-11-19A nighttime procession outdoors. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a black rudraksha mala and a leopard-print shawl, smiling as he walks. Behind him an attendant in white kurta holds a red-orange umbrella over him, and another in white with a red shawl holds a long staff. Other attendants in white and a woman in a white sari with a yellow scarf walk nearby. In the background a brightly lit shrine or decorated structure with yellow-red garlands and painted pillars glows. A bearing staff with a golden pennant appears at left. The figure with long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha cues is a probable Swamiji-style candidate, present in person.2010-11-19Night procession photograph under a decorated canopy with colourful striped and floral panels. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron dhoti, a leopard-print shawl and a long dark rudraksha mala, and holds a hand near a drum. Beside him a man in white kurta and dhoti, with a sash across his shoulder, faces him and holds a drum-like object. Around them devotees in white and orange clothing stand, one holding a ceremonial staff with a metal finial. A decorated pole with a red fringe rises at top. The central figure is an appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable), identified by his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, though his appearance is not conclusive.2010-11-19A nighttime procession photo. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment, a black rudraksha mala, and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders. He holds a sword raised in one hand and a small round metal shield or disc in the other, and smiles. Beside him a man in white kurta with a red shawl holds the sword's blade aloft. Behind them stand white-clad devotees and a bald man in white, with a brightly coloured, lamp-lit ratha or palanquin decorated with painted panels and orange-yellow fabric in the background. Probable Swamiji (long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and shawl) carrying a sword in a procession.2010-11-19