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A night procession lit by torches and a red umbrella. In the foreground a smiling woman in a white sari with a tilak on her forehead and rudraksha beads holds a flaming torch. Behind her a man with long dark hair and a leopard-print shawl over orange robes carries a small metal vessel, with a sannyasi in orange robes and other devotees in white and orange around him. Several people hold lit torches and a golden trident-like staff appears at right.

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A night procession of devotees on a dark road. In the foreground, a smiling woman in a white sari with a yellow tilak on her forehead and a rudraksha mala holds a tall flaming torch. Behind her, women in pink, red and orange saris and men in white dhotis walk with lit torches and a red and white umbrella overhead. A woman in an orange sari with a dark shawl stands at the center, bowing or holding offerings. The scene is lit by torchlight and the umbrella and devotees' clothes stand out against the darkness.2010-11-19Night photograph of a procession on a dark road lit by flaming torches on tall poles and a red umbrella held overhead. A woman in an orange-red robe with a long dark braid and a patterned shawl carries a brass vessel in both hands at the center. Beside her a bald man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a red shawl walks, and a young boy in orange robes holds a trident-topped staff. Women in white saris and a woman in pink stand at the left with torches and staffs, and a man in white holds a flaming trident at the right edge. The scene suggests a ritual torch procession, with the saffron-clad participants and flaming tridents giving a religious feel.2010-11-19A nighttime procession at an outdoor ashram setting. A man with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe and a leopard-print shawl walks centrally under a red and gold ceremonial umbrella, smiling and holding a small object. Around him, devotees in white and orange clothing carry flaming torches on the left, and on the right women in orange and red robes hold ornate silver ceremonial staffs and a trident-like standard. A woman in a yellow shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace smiles at the right edge. Ornate golden staff finials and a small decorated banner appear in the background against a dark tree.2010-11-19A night procession on a dark road, lit by flames and a red-orange umbrella. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment with a leopard-print shawl and holds a trident-like staff, walking beneath the bright orange umbrella. Beside them, a figure in white dhoti and white shawl holds a flaming torch, and several devotees in white and saffron cloth walk behind. To the left, a drummer in white with a drum and a man in a white cap play along. A fire-lit lamp and ceremonial banners on poles frame the scene, with a lit building in the background.2010-11-19Night procession outdoors under a dim, warm light. A long-haired figure in an orange-and-black leopard-print shawl and saffron robe stands at the right, holding a fan-like object, under a saffron-coloured umbrella held on a long pole. Several women in red and orange tunics and white saris, some holding brass-coloured ceremonial instruments, stand in a line at the left, smiling. Men in white dhotis and white kurtas stand behind, with another man in white at the far right edge. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a leopard-print shawl, shown in a ceremonial procession role.2010-11-19Night procession lit by warm lamplight beneath an orange-red umbrella held on a long pole at upper left. A figure in the centre, seen from behind with long dark curly hair, wears a leopard-print shawl over an orange-saffron garment and holds a small brass or metal vessel. To the right, a bald man in a white kurta with a rust-coloured shawl stands close. Behind them, several people in white and off-white clothing stand in the dusk, one holding a flat tray. A woman at left in a cream sari with gold border holds a long ceremonial staff, and a second umbrella pole is visible at far left. A small video monitor glows at the right edge, indicating a camera crew present.2010-11-19Night procession outdoors in front of a dark background with foliage. A man with long dark wavy hair wears an orange-red robe under a leopard-print shawl and holds a round brass plate or tray with both hands; he smiles toward the camera. An orange umbrella is held above him. Beside him stands a bald man in white with a red-orange cloth draped over his shoulder. To the left, several women in orange and white saris with ornate gold necklaces and bangles stand in a row, some holding brass instruments. Behind them a man in white holds a tall staff with a gold-tipped finial.2010-11-19Night procession photo lit by warm lamps. A woman in an orange sari and a leopard-print shawl stands at the right, smiling and holding a round brass tray or plate toward a companion, under an orange parasol held by a man in white clothing at the far right. To the left, a line of smiling women in orange and cream garments stand close together, some holding long ceremonial trumpets or horns with metal fittings. Behind them a man in white robes holds a tall pole, and a figure with a parasol stands near the centre. The setting is dark and outdoors with foliage in the background. a person: the woman in the orange sari and leopard shawl at right is an appearance-based candidate, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-11-19February 17 20162016-02-17A night procession on a dirt path. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and kurta with a crossbody strap and a blue lanyard badge beats a large barrel drum with a stick. Behind him, a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala holds a microphone and walks under a large orange umbrella carried on a pole. Around them, devotees in orange and white saris and white dhotis walk in line; some carry trishul staffs. A woman at left photographs with a camera, and a golden pennant flag stands at right. Probable Swamiji (saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha mala, umbrella-escorted walk) is leading the procession.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt path with a dark sky overhead. A shaven-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with an orange scarf carries a red container at left. Nearby, a man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala walks beside a woman in orange sari holding a long trident (trishul). A woman in orange robes and a patterned shawl walks at centre under a decorated umbrella (chhatra) with fringed trim, and a sannyasi in orange robe holds a trident. Several men and women in white, orange and red saris and dhotis follow, some wearing orange scarves and mala beads. Crowd behind in the dark, a second decorated umbrella visible in the background.2010-11-11A night procession on a dark path, with several men in white dhotis and shirts walking together. Two men carry tall brass torches with lit flames, and a large fringed umbrella with red trim and a smaller decorated umbrella are held overhead. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl walks with hands folded in front of him, appearing to be a sannyasi or devotee. Other participants in white and an orange shawl follow behind, some holding phones or small objects. a person cues are limited here, so the centre figure is described by role only.2006-12-23