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Night 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.

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Night 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.2010-11-19Night 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.2010-11-19A 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.2010-11-19Night 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.2010-11-19Evening outdoor scene under trees at night, lit by warm lamplight. A long-haired man in an orange saffron cloth and leopard-print shawl, with a rudraksha mala, holds a brass or gold plate or bell-like ritual object in both hands and looks down at it. Around him, devotees stand close: a woman in a white sari with gold border on the left, a woman in a dark blue sari with orange border, a young girl in orange with a vibhuti line on her forehead and a shiva-trident pendant, and a smiling woman in a cream sari with a yellow shawl on the right. A large silver trident stands at the upper right, and a decorated red-and-gold pennant hangs at the left edge. The central figure's appearance is consistent with the page's presentation cues (long swept hair, orange saffron clothing, rudraksha mala), but identity is uncertain.2010-11-19Night photograph of an outdoor procession under an orange umbrella. A figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl and holds a round brass plate with offerings. Behind them, an orange umbrella is held on a pole, and to the left a row of women in orange and cream clothing stand smiling, several holding long ceremonial staffs with ornate metal tops. A bald man in white stands at the right edge, and another person in white stands further back. Warm orange light from the umbrella illuminates the group against a dark background with trees.2010-11-19Night 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.2010-11-19Night procession photographed in low light, lit by a warm orange glow. Center: a long-haired figure in an orange-red saffron garment with a leopard-print shawl over the shoulders holds a round brass plate with a small lamp or flame. Beside and behind, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and kurta with a saffron-red shawl stands close. Above, an orange-red umbrella shades the group. At left, a person in white and red holds a tall umbrella staff, and at right a person in red holds a long ornate brass staff with a finial. Other people in white and saffron stand in the background amid darkness.2010-11-19Night procession lit by warm light under an orange umbrella held aloft by an attendant. At centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a leopard-print shawl over orange robes and holds a pair of large brass cymbals or bells. Beside him, a bald man in white kurta and a red-orange scarf walks with hands clasped behind his back. Attendants on both sides carry ornate brass staffs and a golden kalasha-like finial, and other onlookers stand in the dark background.2010-11-19A 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.2010-11-19A night procession of devotees moving along an outdoor path under dark trees. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, a long rudraksha mala around his neck, and plays a round hand drum with a small stick. Beside him a young girl in orange clothing holds a small staff, and to the right a smiling woman in a cream sari with a yellow shawl stands among onlookers. A white-clad man holds a long pole, and a large brass trident-topped standard rises at upper right. Warm lamp light and a star-shaped lantern illuminate the scene.2010-11-19