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Night 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.

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Night procession on a dark road lit by an orange umbrella overhead. A long-haired figure in a leopard-print shawl over orange robes holds a brass plate with flowers, walking at the centre. Beside him a bald man in white kurta and a maroon sash walks, and a camera operator with a rig is at the right edge. Attendants in white and saffron-robed followers carry ceremonial staffs and umbrellas around them.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 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 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 night-time procession in dim light. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair and a warm smile wears an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl and holds a round drum-like object, walking under a red umbrella held by a man in white and beige ritual clothes. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in white with an orange-red scarf and a woman in peach sari-style drapes walk. At right, a devotee in orange holds a silver staff topped with a trident and lit flame. Several more people in orange and saffron robes stand 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 outdoors. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, a rudraksha mala at the neck, and a red bindi; he holds a small ceremonial lamp or shell-like object in both hands. An orange umbrella is held above him on a tall pole. To the left, a drummer in white dhoti and shirt with a white tilak plays a large drum. Behind, devotees in white and orange robes carry flaming torches and trishula-topped staffs, and a young girl in orange with a trident-marked pendant stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the central figure shows long swept-back hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and shawl, consistent with the page's Swamiji attribution, so this is an in-person candidate.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 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.2010-11-19Night procession on dirt ground under a large ornate red, green and white ceremonial umbrella with a wooden pole. A central figure with long dark wavy hair, a red bindi and an orange-yellow robe wears a leopard-print shawl over the shoulders and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, holding a pair of brass cymbals with an orange cloth. Beside him a man in an orange robe with red border also holds cymbals. To the right, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry the umbrella pole. On the left, a woman in a light blue hoodie and white trousers and another woman in red stand among devotees. a person is visible here as the central figure carrying cymbals; the cues are the long swept hair, saffron-orange robe and mala.2010-11-19Outdoor 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 scene in front of a colourful decorated float. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti, wearing glasses, plays a hand drum held in front of him while a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print shawl stands beside him, with a wooden drum visible at his side. Behind them, saffron-clad women and white-clad attendants stand near a brass trident and ceremonial metal implements. A man on the right in saffron holds a tall ornate golden staff. a person: the long-haired figure in saffron and leopard-print shawl with distinctive long hair. Background shows a festooned float with flower garlands and painted pillars.2010-11-19