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December 30 2007

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Four men in orange saffron robes stand under a decorated canopy hung with tasseled bunting in red, blue, green and white and leafy garlands. The central man wears an orange turban with a red tilak, long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, holding a mala in his hands. Beside him on the left, a man with short hair and a red tilak wears a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant, and behind him a bald man in glasses wears an orange wrap. On the right, a man with swept-back dark hair wears an orange wrap, a gold necklace with a pendant and a wristwatch, gripping a long wooden pole.2007-12-30Outdoor procession scene under a decorated canopy with red, yellow and blue tassels and banana leaves. In the centre, a man wears a bright orange turban with a red tilak on his forehead, an orange shawl and a long dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair past his shoulders; he has the appearance of a probable Swamiji. Beside him on the right, a man in an orange shawl wears a heavy gold necklace with a pendant. Behind them, a man in a checked shirt holds a video camera on his shoulder, and drummers with a drum are at the left edge. A ribbon rosette is pinned to a man's shirt in the background. The visible people number about six.2007-12-30February 12 20132013-02-12Outdoor procession at a dusty sandy site under bright sunlight. A man with long dark hair wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a gold pendant and dark beaded malas, and holds a tall golden trident. Beside and behind him, several men in orange robes and orange turbans walk together; one on the left wears a white bag strap and brown trousers, another wears glasses and an orange shawl with a tilak. A man in a white dhoti and a red shawl with a red tilak walks behind them. Colorful tassels hang at the top of the frame.Outdoor procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walking along a dirt path past a concrete wall with banana plants and wooden staffs behind them. In the foreground a tall man with long dark hair, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala wears an orange wrap over a saffron robe. Beside him an older man in an orange turban and orange robe holds a wooden walking stick and a dark mala, with his hand raised near his face. Other devotees in orange and saffron garments walk behind, some carrying long bamboo poles with coloured pennants. A man in a white shirt stands at the left edge. The procession appears to be a festival or temple procession.2007-12-30Outdoor photo of a group of saffron-robed sannyasis walking along a path beside a leafy banana plant. On the left, a long-haired man in orange cloth and a rudraksha mala gestures with his hand, smiling. Beside him, a man in an orange shawl and turban walks with hands clasped. In the centre, a smiling man in a saffron turban and orange robe wears a long rudraksha mala and gestures with an open hand. To the right, a man in an orange turban and shawl walks with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, white-clad devotees and saffron-clad monks follow, and a colourful domed structure appears in the background.2007-08-09December 27 20082008-12-27December 30 20072007-12-30July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a group of men in saffron and orange clothing standing outdoors at a festival-like gathering. In the centre, a smiling man wears a rust-red turban with a red tilak on his forehead, a rust-red wrap, and a long rudraksha-style mala with a thin gold chain. To his left, a man with a yellow-orange tilak and white pearl beads grins; to the right, a man in an orange kurta smiles beside a man holding a tall gold-topped staff. Tents and trees appear in the background. The central figure's appearance is not confidently matched to the page, so the identity remains uncertain.2016-05-07Outdoor photo of a ritual at a fire, with a flame visible at the lower edge. A man with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange cloth draped over one shoulder and a long gold bead necklace, holds a brass bell and gestures toward the flame. Beside him a bald sannyasi in orange robes and glasses, with a gold necklace and a pendant, holds a silver tray of offerings. Another bald man in orange robes stands behind, and a man in a red and gold turban and a yellow-robed figure are at the edges. Bouquets of flowers and a saffron flag are visible, and a few onlookers stand in the background.2009-10-17Four men walk together through a narrow tent-like passage with white fabric walls. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead band, a bare chest and multiple heavy gold chain necklaces with bead and pendant ornaments wears a rust-brown dhoti with a gold border. On the left, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and an orange knitted cap with a red tilak holds a saffron shawl. On the right, a man in orange robes and a beige knitted cap, and another in orange with a rudraksha mala, walk nearby. Behind them, further monks in orange robes stand in the passage.2013-02-07