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January 12 2009

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and low buildings under bright sky. A central figure in an orange saffron shawl and long swept-back dark hair wears a white-and-multicolour flower garland and rudraksha mala, with a tilak on the forehead; this long-haired saffron-clad figure with garland and rudraksha is a probable Swamiji depicted in the procession. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas walk, one with a red-and-gold shawl carrying a brass tray with a kalasha-like pot, yellow-and-red flowers and a banana leaf. Several large fringed umbrellas in red, orange and white with decorative patterns are held overhead by attendants. Devotees, including children, watch from the roadside.2006-12-29December 28 20062006-12-28A procession on a dirt path under umbrellas. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and a rudraksha-style adornment, walks at the left, smiling. Behind him, several men in white shirts and dhotis and one in dark trousers walk, some wearing rudraksha malas. At the right, a man in white holds a silver tray of flowers and fruit topped with leaves. Red and orange umbrellas with fringed edges shade the group, and trees and a small thatched-roof structure stand in the background.2006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28December 28 20062006-12-28A photo of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm and coconut trees, with colourful fringed canopies overhead. At the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red-and-yellow tilak, a saffron-orange robe and a long white-and-red garland walks with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing rudraksha malas, follow. A man on the right in a white dhoti and red-gold bordered shawl carries a silver tray holding a kalasha with a mango-leaf and coconut top, marigolds and red flowers. Another person holds a decorated umbrella, and a red canopy appears behind. a person appearance candidate with compatible saffron robe, long hair and garland; the attribution is uncertain.2006-12-29Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road under bright sunlight. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wearing a multicolored flower garland walks at the centre, flanked by a man in white holding a tall ceremonial umbrella with fringed tassels. Behind them, many men and some women in white ritual clothes walk in line. In the foreground a man in white shirt and white dhoti carries a silver tray decorated with flowers and green leaves. Several large ornate umbrellas with red, orange and blue fringed tassels shade the procession, and trees and a lamppost stand in the background. The orange-robed figure shows distinctive long hair and saffron robes, so the appearance cues align with a person presence, though the face is not clear enough for certainty.2006-12-28Outdoor procession on a dirt path under decorated umbrellas with red, blue, yellow and green tassels, some bearing a dove-and-emblem logo. In the centre a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment with gold trim, a white and orange flower garland and a beaded necklace, walking with hands folded. To the right, a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl carries a metal pot with a mesh-patterned lid. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk with orange shawls, and a man on the left wears a lanyard badge. Palm fronds and orange and white bunting hang overhead.2007-01-01December 25 20082008-12-25A procession on a dirt path with a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis carrying red and white fringed umbrellas. At the centre, a figure in orange robes wearing a long white and orange flower garland walks barefoot, with a light neck ornament and a visible tilak. Behind him, a woman in white with a gold-bordered cloth and beads walks with hands folded. On the right, a man in white holds a tray with a decorated pot, a small plant and a flower arrangement. Single-storey buildings and trees line the path.2006-12-28A procession under a covered hall with a metal roof and bunting. At the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, walking forward with hands joined. Behind him, people in white ritual clothes carry a tray of flowers and a decorated vessel with flowers. Two large umbrellas with red and white fringe and blue and gold panels shade the procession. Several men and women in white and grey clothing follow, with a small boy in a red checked shirt in the foreground. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robe, garland and mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this procession, and is in_person.2006-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt road under bright sun, with participants in white ritual clothing walking beside two ornate umbrellas with red fringe and tassels. In the centre a figure in orange-saffron robes wears a long white-and-orange garland and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot-style in sandals. Beside them a man in white with a red-and-gold shawl carries a silver tray holding a kalasha-like vessel with a green plant, yellow and red flowers. Other men in white with rudraksha malas and women in white and yellow saris follow, with a single-storey building and trees behind.2006-12-29