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A night procession in an outdoor ashram courtyard lit by warm orange light from a building wall. At centre, a man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a leopard-print wrap and a long black rudraksha mala stands with long, swept-back hair, looking upward; this matches the a person presentation with saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha. To his left, a man in white kurta and dhoti holds a long wooden pole, and a bald man in white with an orange-red cloth stands beside him. Behind them, women in white and cream saris and pink and orange garments hold ceremonial staffs; a woman on the right holds a gold-topped staff and wears a cream sari with gold border. Around 15 people are visible.

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Night procession at an ashram beside an orange-washed wall. At centre stands a man with long dark swept-back hair wearing an orange saffron robe, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders and a long dark rudraksha mala, smiling and looking ahead. Around him, devotees in white and red dhotis and saris line up on dirt ground; several hold tall golden ceremonial staffs with ornate tops. Some people on the left carry bamboo poles, and women on the right wear white saris with red borders and red shawls. a person: appearance cues include long swept hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a distinctive leopard-print shawl, shown as the central figure walking in a procession.2010-11-19A nighttime outdoor procession with a man standing centrally in an orange saffron robe, a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulders, and a long dark swept-back hairstyle, wearing a dark rudraksha mala around his neck. He appears to be the Swamiji (probable) based on the long hair, orange ornate clothing, and rudraksha mala. Around him stand devotees: on the left a bald man in white with a red shawl, women in orange saris with white forehead bands, and on the right women in cream and white saris holding a golden fan-shaped ceremonial staff and a golden spear-like staff. A warm orange wall lit by lamps forms the backdrop.2010-11-19November 20 20102010-11-20A night-time outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of an orange-washed wall. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange dhoti and cloth, a leopard-print shawl, and a dark rudraksha mala stands at the centre-left, appearing to speak or chant. Behind him a line of women in pink, white, cream and maroon saris and salwars holds brass staffs topped with gold finials and a flag, while a blurred figure in white with a yellow sash moves through the foreground carrying a tray.2010-11-19November 20 20102010-11-20Night procession of devotees at an ashram beside an orange-washed wall. In the centre, a long-haired man in saffron robes, a leopard-print shawl and a dark rudraksha mala stands with a slight smile; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in a procession role. To his left, a bald man in white with a red shawl stands. Behind and to the right, young women in white and cream saris hold tall golden staffs topped with orange fan-shaped ornaments, and one woman wears a white forehead band and a saffron top. Others in saffron and white stand in line, lit by warm lamplight.2010-11-19Night procession outdoors in front of an orange-washed wall. A central man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange cloth, a leopard-print shawl and a long dark rudraksha mala, with his hands folded in front of him. Swamiji (probable) based on long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and shawl, though appearance cues are only moderately distinctive. Around him, people in white ritual clothes carry ceremonial staffs: a man in white holds a tall wooden staff, a girl in orange holds a brass lamp stand, and a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a golden spear-like staff with a round fan-shaped ornament. Other devotees in white and purple stand behind them.2010-11-19Night procession on a sandy path with a lit temple shrine behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala wears saffron-orange robes with a leopard-print shawl and walks forward smiling, as an identifiable Swamiji candidate by visible cues. Two young women in orange robes with white headbands carry silver trident-like staffs, and a golden ceremonial fan-shaped standard is raised behind them. A woman in a white sari and men in white dhotis and a yellow shawl follow, one carrying a long wooden pole.2010-11-19Night procession with a central figure in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulders, with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi on his forehead and a long rudraksha mala around his neck. Walking beside him is a bald man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and white-marked forehead. Around them, women in white saris and saffron-clad followers carry tall gold ceremonial staffs with ornate finials, a silver staff with a decorated top, and trident-like standards. A red-and-white umbrella and a lit temple structure appear in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe, leopard shawl and rudraksha mala.2010-11-19November 11 20102010-11-11Outdoor night procession. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a leopard-print shawl and a dark rudraksha mala walks forward, shaded by a red umbrella held by a man in a white dhoti and shirt with an identification badge. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari holds a gold ornamental fan-like standard, and another woman in a rust-red outfit stands nearby. Several other devotees in dark clothing stand along a red wall beneath trees, lit by artificial light.2010-11-19Night photograph of a procession on a tree-lined path. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a leopard-print shawl and a long strand of dark rudraksha-style beads; the figure is blurred mid-motion, appearing to walk or gesture. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala. To the left, a man in white kurta and dhoti holds a tall wooden staff. Behind, a woman in orange-red sari and a woman in peach sari with yellow shawl stand with folded hands; a young woman in orange robe has a white forehead mark. A metal trident-topped staff and a lit star-shaped lantern appear at right.2010-11-19