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Night procession on a dirt road. In the foreground a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his body, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders and a dark rudraksha-style mala around his neck, looking to the side. Above him a red umbrella is held on a pole. Behind him a man in white kurta and dhoti holds a long pole topped with a round golden ornament, and beside him another figure carries a golden kalasha-shaped standard. Several other people in saffron, white and red garments stand in the darkened background near a wall and a street light.

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Outdoor 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 procession on a dirt path beside a reddish-orange wall. In the foreground a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe, with a dark patterned shawl and a dark rudraksha-style mala, stands beneath a red-orange umbrella held by an attendant. Behind him, figures in white and cream clothing hold umbrellas and a tall golden ceremonial staff topped with a decorative golden finial. Several other people in saffron and white clothes stand in the dim background, with a small lamp at the top left.2010-11-19Night procession outdoors under a bright red-orange umbrella held aloft over a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a dark leopard-print shawl and a dark rudraksha mala. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tall pole, and behind them other people in orange and white robes walk with ceremonial golden parasols/fans on poles. A reddish wall and trees line the dim background. a person appears as the man under the red umbrella, wearing saffron, a leopard-print shawl and a rudraksha mala, with the procession attendants around him.2010-11-19Night procession with a central figure walking under a large orange umbrella. The central man wears orange saffron robes, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, a dark rudraksha mala, a red bindi and long swept-back dark hair; his appearance is consistent with the Swamiji cues, so he is a probable Swamiji in person. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and a white shirt with an orange cloth walks beside him. Around them, saffron-clad sannyasis carry umbrellas and a tall silver ceremonial staff topped with a decorative finial. A lit, ornately decorated chariot or ratha with colourful striped banners and a glowing deity murti stands in the background, with a golden flagpole on the left. Several people are visible in the procession, with some in white and others in orange, and multiple coloured umbrellas are raised in the crowd.2010-11-19Night procession at an outdoor ashram setting. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a leopard-print shawl and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead; an orange umbrella is held above him. Behind him, a palanquin-like ratha with colourful painted pillars and a brightly lit deity murti surrounded by a garland. Around him, white-clad men and saffron-clad sannyasis walk, one holding a silver staff-like ceremonial mace, and several carry coloured umbrellas. Lit lamps and dark trees fill the background.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.2010-11-19A night-time outdoor procession on a dark path. At left, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print shawl stands beneath a large red umbrella held up by an attendant. Beside him, a bald man in white kurta and dhoti wears a red-orange shawl across his shoulders. At right, a man in white clothes holds a tall bamboo pole upright. Behind them, several people in white and orange stand near a smoky fire glow, some holding umbrellas.2010-11-19Night procession with a central figure walking under a large orange umbrella held by an attendant. The central man has long, swept-back hair, wears saffron-orange robes, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Around him, attendants in white kurtas and saffron garments carry silver trishula staffs and ceremonial rods, and a figure in a white dhoti walks nearby. Behind them a decorated float or chariot glows with lights and a painted deity murti under a multicolored ornamented canopy. Dark background, lit by a distant lamp. Procession with ratha and umbrella.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 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 in front of an illuminated decorated chariot with red, blue and gold panels. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a leopard-print shawl and a long black rudraksha mala, smiling as he walks forward. Beside him a bald man in white kurta with a red shawl holds a long ceremonial staff upright. Other men in white and red-shawled attire and a woman in white with a yellow scarf walk nearby, with a few more people visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the central figure shows long hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, and is taking part in the procession.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.2010-11-19