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Outdoor procession on a sunny road with a ceremonial umbrella overhead. A man in the centre wears a thick flower garland of white jasmine and yellow and red blooms over saffron-red robes with gold trim, a gold chain and a red tilak, walking and smiling. Beside him, a bald man in saffron robes wears gold necklaces and a long rudraksha mala, and a man on the right wears a white dhoti with a bare upper body and rudraksha beads. Other saffron-robed devotees, a white-shirted man on the left and a ritual trident are visible behind them. a person: the central figure in the flower garland shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ceremonial gold necklaces and a garland, consistent with the page's claim.

Outdoor procession on a sandy path under trees. A man in the centre wears a long white-and-red garland of marigolds and roses over orange-saffron robes, with white tilak on his forehead, and walks barefoot along a striped mat. A man behind him holds a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with tassels, and two flanking decorated fans or banners are visible. On the left a woman in orange sari carries a silver plate with a kalasha-like vessel and greenery. A bald man in orange robes and beaded necklace stands on the right near a small red-and-white stepped platform. Several other devotees in orange clothing follow, and a cameraman films at the left edge.

2013-01-06 +1 copies

A procession at a temple-like setting. A central figure with long matted locks, a gold crown-like ornament on the head, red-and-gold beaded garland, heavy gold necklace and rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-brown robe, walks holding a silver staff. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas flank him, one in orange garments carries a brass kalasha-type vessel, and a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella and a bell stand behind. Several onlookers are visible at the right and bottom. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long hair swept upward, a crown, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala cues, and the page indicates Swamiji is present.

Evening outdoor procession at a building with warm lights and trees. A central man in a rust-red robe wears a large white flower garland, a heavy golden necklace with a central pendant, a brown rudraksha mala, and a red bindi; his long hair is swept back. Around him, young men and women in white and cream traditional dress with gold borders walk with rudraksha malas, and one young man in orange robes with a tilak and mala stands at right. A young man at left carries a long white staff. Some attendants hold colourful cloth or flower garlands.

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January 02 2016

2016-01-02 +2 copies

A photograph of a procession on an open ground under a white canopy. A central man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark wears a dark maroon-brown robe, a large red and white flower garland, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace; he is the probable Swamiji. Around him walk several men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas, two in saffron/orange cloth with orange forehead bands, and one holding a ceremonial staff. Behind them, a drummer plays a drum and more devotees in orange and white follow. A small crowd of onlookers stands at the sides, some with hands joined in greeting.

A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a red-carpeted ritual walkway. At the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark wears a rust-red sannyasi cloth and heavy gold necklaces with a large gold pendant and gold bangles, eyes lowered. Beside him on the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders carries a long bamboo staff. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray. Behind them, saffron-robed and white-clad attendants walk, some with rudraksha malas, and a plant in a terracotta pot stands at the right edge. A cameraman with a video camera appears in the upper left.

May 15 2015

2015-05-15 +2 copies

Outdoor procession at a temple entrance. A central man in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robe wears white and pink flower garlands, a gold chain with a large pendant, and a rudraksha mala, with eyes closed. Two attendants hold a pink umbrella and a long gold-tipped staff over him. Behind him, a shirtless attendant in a yellow-orange cloth holds a staff, and a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala raises an arm. Another attendant in orange carries a brass kalasha with flowers, and a young man in white with a mala stands at right. Golden deity sculptures and a colourful fabric canopy with tassels frame the scene.

Outdoor photo on a shaded dirt path beneath a large banyan-type tree with aerial roots and dense green leaves. In the foreground, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a maroon-and-gold striped robe, a white garland with green and red beads, a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead; he walks forward with his hands together. Behind him, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala walks, and a younger man in white kurta is at the left. Further back, more people are visible beside a blue cloth and a blue-and-white banner, with a metal railing on the right. Photo credit text appears in the lower-right corner of the image.

A photograph of a smiling man in orange-saffron robes walking centrally on a green carpet inside a white tent. He wears a dark rudraksha mala and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant, gold earrings, and a dark tilak on his forehead. He holds a red umbrella pole overhead and raises one hand in greeting. To his left, a young man in a white dhoti with gold borders holds a gold-topped ceremonial staff, and another man in white dhoti with a golden shawl stands nearby. Behind them, a crowd of about twenty people in white and colourful clothes, including an older woman in a blue and red dress with a badge, watches. A chandelier is visible at the top. Appearance-based candidate: a person, walking in the central position with a red umbrella and rudraksha mala.

2016-04-17 +2 copies