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Night procession on a dirt road past palm trees. At the top, a decorated ratha/palanquin with a canopy of orange, red and blue panels holds a deity murti adorned with orange-yellow marigold garlands and a red lotus base. Ahead, a man in a yellow shirt carries a trident and a man in white dhoti with a drum; a clean-shaven man in a saffron-orange robe walks near the center, while white-clad devotees in dhotis and yellow shawls follow, and a woman in a white sari carries a torch or flaming pole in the foreground. Watermarked photo, faded text along the lower edge.

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Night procession at an ashram with a colourful palanquin carrying a deity murti, decorated with a red, orange and multicoloured fabric canopy and marigold garlands. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas carry the poles, one in a red-and-orange sash, and a monk in orange robes walks beside it. A woman in a green skirt and a man in a yellow shawl are nearby, with a small white building and a street lamp on the left.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt path before a decorated palanquin topped with a multicoloured canopy and a golden deity murti garlanded with flowers. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts with red-bordered shawls carry ceremonial staffs, a trident and a fan-shaped standard. A bald priest in white with a red-and-orange shawl holds a flaming lamp. Women in orange and cream saris and young girls in white, some with forehead markings, stand along both sides, one holding a flame. The scene is lit by flames and lamps against darkness.2010-11-19Night procession at a temple-style palanquin decorated with multicoloured striped fabric, orange and yellow canopy and a central gold-and-blue deity murti flanked by garlands. Several people in white and saffron clothing walk beside the palanquin: a man in a yellow shirt holds a conch-like ritual object, a woman in white and a man in orange-brown robes stand nearby, and a bald man in orange robes at right appears to be a sannyasi. Palm trees and a low red brick wall frame the dark outdoor setting, lit by a street lamp.2010-11-19Night procession scene at a decorated palanquin-style ratha with a colourful striped canopy in red, orange, blue and yellow, topped by an orange valance and hung with fringe. Inside the open shrine stands a deity murti draped in a blue cloth and garlanded with flowers. Devotees in white ritual clothes and orange-saffron shawls surround the structure; one man in saffron dhoti and shawl stands near a wooden stand holding offerings and a tray. A large white feathered fan stands beside the shrine, and a hand drum rests on the ground. Several people in white and orange move around the base, with bright lights and a dark sky behind.2010-11-19Night procession at an ashram-style outdoor setting. A richly decorated palanquin with an orange, red and multicoloured fabric canopy, its pillars painted with blue, yellow and white motifs, carries a deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow flowers. Men in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, carry the wooden poles on their shoulders. A man in an orange robe walks beside them. A woman in a yellow saffron-bordered sari stands at left, and devotees in white and yellow follow behind in the dark under trees. The canopy bears the word a person in red lettering. a person is not clearly identifiable among the visible figures, so no appearance-based candidate is claimed.2010-11-19Night procession at an ashram path lined with trees and a low stone wall. A richly decorated palanquin with a multicoloured canopy in red, yellow, blue and orange holds a deity murti in red and blue garments. Several men in white dhotis and shirts carry the palanquin on poles, while a man in an orange robe walks at the front and another in orange stands on the platform beside the deity. Observers in white and dark clothing stand to the right, and a woman in a purple top watches nearby.2010-11-19Night procession outdoors on a dirt ground. A small ornate red and gold palanquin-style shrine carries a deity murti lit by oil lamps, framed by colourful striped hangings and a rooftop kalasha. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow or orange cloths, hold a grip rope along the shrine's sides. In the foreground a man in white with a yellow shawl beats a large drum, and a woman in white and a woman in orange hold flaming torches. A few saffron-robed figures stand near the shrine and others watch at the edges. A trident is visible on a pole in the background.2010-11-19Night-time photo inside a covered open hall of a temple-like space. At centre, a priest in orange robe stands behind a decorated wooden cart with a colourful canopy of red, blue, yellow and white panels and orange tassels, holding a lit lamp above a deity murti in a blue garment with a floral garland. Offerings, a kalasha-like vessel and a white fan sit on the cart. Around it, people with palms pressed together in namaste, including men in white dhoti and women in white or orange saris, watch in prayer. Orange pennant strings hang overhead. A shaved-headed man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and smoke or haze drifts through the dim space. Ritual worship of a cart-mounted deity.2010-11-19November 21 20102010-11-21A night procession on a dirt road, lit by flaming torches carried by people in white dhotis and white garments. At center, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a dark patterned shawl, with a rudraksha mala around the neck; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but facial and presentation cues are not distinctive enough to confirm, so this is unsure. Behind the central figure, a colorfully decorated palanquin or chariot canopy glows with lamp light and tall ornate pillars. A devotee in pink and another in orange walk nearby, and a man at right holds a trident (trishul) on a staff. Several people are visible, and a decorated umbrella shades part of the scene.2010-11-19Night procession with a decorated palanquin or ratha carrying a deity murti lit by oil lamps, its canopy covered in colourful embroidered cloth. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads walks ahead of the cart, grasping its side, with his head shaved; he has no visible long hair, crown, or ornate cues to suggest a person, so he is described only as a priest or devotee. Behind him stands a man in white dhoti with a white umbrella held aloft. Devotees in white and orange garments walk alongside, some holding orange flags with emblems, and a woman in a yellow-orange saree stands near the cart. Torches and lamps light the scene against a dark night sky.2011-12-05Night procession outdoors on a dirt path before a decorated temple shrine lit with warm lights and a deity murti in a glowing niche. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and leopard-print shawl, with long dark hair, smiles while holding a hand drum, flanked by a tall ornate umbrella with multicoloured fringe. Around him, women in orange and pink saris and young women in white and orange hold lit torches and processional staffs, and men in white dhotis with orange shawls walk alongside. Ceremonial items include a trident-topped staff, a golden ceremonial fan and banners. Torch flames light the scene against a black sky. Several participants are in white attire and at least one holds a flaming torch toward the camera. The figure in saffron stands out as the central presence, with a probable identity cue: long swept-back hair and saffron clothing consistent with the page description of Swamiji.2010-11-19