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A photograph of an outdoor gathering with a central figure in a saffron-orange wrap and a long black rudraksha mala, with long dark swept-back hair and a red tilak on the forehead, standing in front of a crowd. Beside him on the left, a man in white clothes and an orange-yellow shawl stands looking forward, and a bald man in white with a red-and-white tilak stands on the right. Behind them, many men in white shirts and orange or yellow shawls stand among a crowd, several with hands in anjali mudra. A tall yellow pole and stone sculptures of seated figures appear in the background, with a blue tarpaulin at upper left.

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Outdoor photograph of a crowd standing with hands folded in anjali mudra at an open-air site with sandy ground and a yellow-painted pole. In the foreground, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, standing with hands clasped in front of a white-and-red striped platform draped with a purple cloth. Behind him, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with shaved heads and rudraksha malas, stand with palms joined. A man in white wears a yellow shawl, and others wear orange shawls and collared shirts. Several onlookers in the background watch the proceedings.2010-09-05Outdoor procession on a dirt path shaded by palm and leafy trees at dusk. Around him, devotees in white kurtas and white dhotis walk barefoot, several wearing rudraksha malas; one man in a white polo shirt also wears a rudraksha mala and an ID badge, and a bald man in white walks at the far left. Roughly ten to fifteen people are visible in the frame.2005-12-31June 05 20112011-06-05A large crowd walks in a procession outdoors beneath palm trees, with a decorated temple gopuram tower visible in the background. At centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron shawl and a heavy gold necklace, appearing to be a Swamiji (probable) by his long hair, saffron clothing and gold ceremonial necklace. Beside him, a man in white holds a tall wooden pole with an orange flag, and several people in white dhotis and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, walk nearby. A woman in a white sari and an older bald man in white shirt and dhoti are also in the procession.2006-12-23November 25 20092009-11-25Outdoor photo under a canopy with palm trees and tall orange and white festival streamers. A man with long swept-back black hair wears an orange saffron robe and a heavy ceremonial gold bead necklace, extending his right hand forward as he speaks. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace are the qualifying cues. Around him, men in white dhotis with sacred thread and tilak marks stand close, one holding a small white cup. A shaved-headed man in front of them bends forward holding offerings, and a stone statue appears at the left edge.2010-11-06Outdoor photograph of a crowd moving through a temple street near a stone gopuram-style wall. At centre, a man with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange shawl and a heavy ceremonial gold necklace with large beads and a gold pendant, appearing to walk through the crowd. Around him, men in saffron-orange shawls and white shirts walk closely, one in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style bead mala. A man in white with a grey moustache and a blue pen in his pocket is at the left edge. A golden canopy or decorated structure is visible at top. Several people are visible in the background.2008-08-02A procession outdoors among green trees: a central man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and an orange saffron wrap, walks with eyes lowered. Beside him a young man in white holds a wooden pole under an orange and gold canopy, and to the right a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a red flower and orange garland. Other men in white shirts and orange shawls and a few women stand behind them. Some people in the background are partially visible.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a dusty, sun-bright road with a red flag visible in the background. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red bindi on his forehead wears a saffron-orange shawl and a long black rudraksha mala, walking with eyes lowered. Around him, saffron-clad men wear gold ceremonial necklaces, one with a bearded face, others shaved-headed in white dhotis and orange-red wraps, with several older white-clad figures further back. The central man appears to be a person based on long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, as a leader within the procession.2011-05-24Outdoor photo of a procession on a dirt-and-paved courtyard at an ashram. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a dark rudraksha mala and an orange saffron shawl over bare shoulders walks forward, with a person cue from his long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron wrap, though his face is not used for identification. Around him, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis wear orange shawls, a man at left wears an orange scarf over white, and a few wear yellow scarves and rudraksha malas. Behind them, white-clad people walk past a red-doored building, a row of stone statues, sandbags and dry logs. A man at right wears orange robes and gold bracelets.2010-07-21Outdoor ritual procession on bare earth beside a homa or puja area. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a smile wears a saffron-orange robe and walks forward. Behind him, young men in white dhotis wear orange shawls. At left, a child in white stands near a low offering table with fruit and a brass lamp. Background shows a crowd of devotees in white and orange, red and green festoon decorations, and a long garland hanging at the upper right. A man in a black shirt with a small emblem walks at the right edge.2006-12-24August 21 20062006-08-21