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Outdoor photograph of a procession beneath green trees. A man in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck and long hair, smiles while walking forward; probable Swamiji by visible appearance cues (long hair, saffron turban and robe, rudraksha mala). Beside him, a bald saffron-robed monk with a rudraksha mala walks, and another saffron-clad figure follows. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt faces away from the camera. Behind them, two decorated ceremonial umbrellas or canopies in red, orange and blue with embroidered floral and bird motifs, one reading Nithyanandapeetam, are carried over the procession. Several other people are visible in the background.

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A crowd moves along a leafy path lined with trees and greenery. Beside and behind him, men in orange robes and white shirts walk close together, and a man in a cap stands at left. Ornate red, yellow and blue umbrellas with floral and bird motifs rise at the upper right. Watermarked copyright text is present but not described.2010-09-04Outdoor procession under a clear blue sky with several large red, green and orange ceremonial umbrellas bearing blue dove emblems and the word Dhyanapeetham. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long orange turban and a long rudraksha-style beaded garland with ornate gold-toned necklace, with long swept-back hair, and raises a hand in blessing. Shaved-headed men in orange robes, one with a rudraksha mala, surround him, and a crowd of onlookers in white shirts and dhotis fills the background. A yellow-and-red ritual staff is visible at left.2007-02-02August 01 20082008-08-01Outdoor photo of a procession moving through a green, tree-lined area. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban wears a long garland of white flowers and rudraksha beads, with head bowed. Behind, a man in an orange robe and bald head, with glasses, walks among others in white shirts and robes. A decorated ceremonial umbrella or canopy with orange, red, blue and gold embroidery and fringe rises above the group, and orange flags are visible at left. Men in white shirts walk at the left and right edges, one in the foreground partly cropped. The figure in the turban has distinctive saffron attire and rudraksha cues, and the page names Swamiji at this event, so this is a probable candidate for Swamiji (probable), an appearance-based label only, with a shawl-free but ornate ritual presentation.2010-09-04December 30 20072007-12-30December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a procession on a garden path beside a red-and-green temple structure. In the foreground a smiling young man with long dark hair, orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala with a red tilak on his forehead walks forward, carrying a trident-like staff. Behind him men in orange robes and white shirts carry a tall red, blue and yellow canopy with yellow and white tassels on a long pole. Green foliage, a fruit-laden tree and red pillars frame the scene. People visible: about six to eight.2006-06-04 +1 copiesOutdoor procession with large lavender ceremonial umbrellas trimmed in red tassels and black-and-gold leaf motifs. A man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe, with long hair and a heavy gold necklace, stands in front with arms folded, a person candidate. Beside him a light-skinned man in a white shirt and grey trousers holds an umbrella pole and wears a dark backpack. Behind them devotees in white and orange clothes walk along a dirt path, a red and blue festoon banner hangs in the background, and a red-and-gold round decorative shield is held at left. Trees and palms line the road.2005-12-31A procession on a dusty road under bright sky, with a tree and palm fronds behind. In the foreground, a man in an orange turban, orange garment and a long gold ceremonial necklace walks at the front, smiling. Beside him, a man in white dhoti holds a tall gold-topped staff. Behind them, saffron-robed men and white-clad attendants walk beneath ceremonial parasols in orange, green and blue with a peacock-style emblem. Banners with portraits hang at right. Several people are visible in the crowd, many in saffron and white.2007-02-02Outdoor photo of a procession climbing a stone staircase through green trees. At the centre, a man in an orange saffron turban with flower decorations, orange sannyasi robes, and long dark hair wears a dark rudraksha mala and orange sandals; he is an appearance-based probable Swamiji and walks with a mild expression. Behind him, orange-robed attendants follow under decorated umbrellas in red, blue, green and yellow with bird emblems and gold trim. A man in a cream shirt and grey-green trousers walks in front on the left, and a figure in white is at the right edge. A video camera operator appears near the umbrellas.2010-09-04 +1 copiesJuly 27 20082008-07-27Outdoor procession under ornate red, gold and green ceremonial umbrellas (chatras) with tasseled fringes, carried on poles by men in orange garments. Four people walk in the foreground on a dirt path with greenery and a stacked pile of cut logs behind them. On the left, a bearded man in white kurta with an orange shawl and a pendant necklace walks beside an older man with glasses, shaved head and a white kurta over an orange shawl. At centre, a long-haired man wearing an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial red-striped dhoti stands with hands clasped. Umbrella bearers in orange and a few more people in white and orange follow behind. A candidate matching the a person description with long hair and orange robes and mala is visibly present; the identity remains uncertain on appearance alone.2006-10-21