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Outdoor procession among rocks and green trees beneath a red and multicolored fringed canopy held on a long wooden pole. At center, a man wears a saffron-orange turban and orange garment with a rudraksha mala, long hair visible, raising his right hand in greeting while surrounded closely by devotees. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis press forward, several bald-headed men wear glasses, and onlookers in striped shirts, purple shirts and red garments stand on boulders in the background. a person: the central saffron-robed figure with long hair, rudraksha mala and turban fits the page's claim, though the appearance is only partly clear.

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September 04 20102010-09-04 +1 copiesOutdoor crowd scene beneath red and multicolored tasselled canopies with a netted fringe, near a large grey boulder and green foliage. In the foreground a person wears a bright saffron-orange turban with yellow flower petals scattered on it and a green leafy garland draped over the shoulders. Nearby a bald man in white clothes and glasses and another in orange robes stand among devotees, while a cameraman with a video camera films the crowd and several onlookers in white and colourful clothes press close. Several people appear in the background. The turban wearer is shown from behind, so the presence of a specific individual cannot be confirmed from the image.2010-09-04Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered near a temple precinct with a rocky hillside behind. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with a red tilak on his forehead looks to the left. Beside him a smiling man in an orange-and-red patterned shawl, orange clothing and a saffron turban raises his right hand in greeting, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Around them, men in shirts stand close together, one raising a hand. Behind them a red-and-gold umbrella with tasselled fringe is held overhead, and a tall yellow-and-red decorated banner stands beside it. Behind the crowd are a tiled roof, a temple structure with a deity figure garlanded with marigolds, and carved stone sculptures.2010-09-04 +1 copiesOutdoor procession with a crowd pressing forward past a large dark granite boulder painted with blue graffiti-style lettering. On the left, a red, green and gold ceremonial umbrella with a white dove emblem and tassels is held over the procession. Centre, a man in a bright saffron-orange turban and saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and hands pressed together in greeting walks among devotees. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes and glasses stands behind him. Around them are men in white shirts and dhotis, saffron-clad sannyasis, a boy in a white cap, and a woman with a braid and flower garland in the foreground. Many onlookers press close, some holding mobile phones.2010-09-04Outdoor procession on a wooded path with green trees and a large dark boulder behind the crowd. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban wears a white flower garland over a rudraksha mala, with his right hand raised in blessing. Two ornate umbrella-style ceremonial canopies on tall poles, one with red and yellow floral panels, are carried above. Around him, saffron-robed monks and men in white shirts walk closely, some with shaved heads and glasses, while a child in a red shirt stands at the left edge. An orange flag on a pole rises in the background.2010-09-04A crowded outdoor procession on a hillside road lined with trees and a rocky hill behind. Decorated umbrellas with red, blue and yellow floral and embroidered panels with tassels shade the scene. At the centre, a smiling person wears an orange turban and orange robes with flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, and is surrounded by a dense crowd of devotees in white shirts, white dhotis and orange cloth. Vehicles, a van and cars, are parked along the road, and many hands are raised in greeting.2010-09-04A street procession moves past a temple with red and white striped walls and a gopuram tower. Two large colourful umbrellas with yellow, blue, red and green panels and fringed edges shelter the procession. At the centre, a man with a long dark braid wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, walking with his hands together. Around him, saffron-clad sannyasis and men in white shirts and white dhotis walk closely, with a crowd of devotees behind and women in colourful saris visible. A loudspeaker horn is mounted on a pole at right. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in orange with a turban and rudraksha mala, walking in procession.2010-09-04Outdoor photo of a dense crowd moving along a road with hills and trees behind. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban wears a long garland of orange flowers and smiles while walking through the crowd. Surrounding him are men in white shirts and dhotis, saffron-clad attendants, and a uniformed police officer in a white cap. Two large ornate ceremonial umbrellas with multicoloured floral and bird motifs and fringed edges are held aloft on poles. Vehicles are parked along the road in the background, and many onlookers fill the frame.2010-09-04 +1 copiesA crowded outdoor photograph beside a rocky, tree-lined slope. In the lower right foreground, a man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a shaved head and a green leafy garland, is pressed among devotees. The turban and robe are saffron-orange, and his cues are a head wrap and saffron clothing with a garland, though his face is only partly visible, so the identity is uncertain. Around him, men in white shirts and a cap push forward, one holding a video camera and another a still camera. Women in orange and pink saris reach up with raised arms and smiles at the right edge. A red and white canopy with tasselled fringe hangs at the upper right, and an orange flag is tied to a pole at the top left.2010-09-04A dense outdoor procession on a hillside road lined with a large crowd. In the centre, a person in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a garland of flowers, raises a hand in greeting; the figure is surrounded by bald men in white shirts and dhotis. Above, two large ornate umbrellas (chhatris) with red, yellow and blue embroidered canopies are carried on poles. A man in a striped shirt in the foreground holds a leafy offering with a coconut. Vehicles and more spectators fill the background among green trees and hills.2010-09-04 +1 copiesJuly 27 20082008-07-27A dense crowd presses around a procession at an outdoor temple setting with a rocky hillside behind. Above the crowd, a large umbrella with multicoloured panels and fringed tassels shades the scene, and two decorated gold-and-red pennants hang nearby. A white banner with red Kannada lettering stands at center. A man in the center wears an orange turban and orange shawl, smiling, surrounded by men in white shirts and white trousers, several with shaved heads. Many hands are raised toward him, and marigold garlands and orange flags decorate the stalls. Strong bright sunlight highlights the crowd.2010-09-04 +1 copies