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A procession of five men walks along a dirt path lined with green shrubs and trees, with an orange flag on a concrete wall at right. The central figure wears a long swept-back hairstyle, saffron-orange robes, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, and walks between two colourful ornamental parasols with tasselled edges. Around him, men in saffron robes and a man in white with a yellow shawl walk barefoot or in sandals. A probable Swamiji is present in the central position, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and a rudraksha mala. The scene appears to be a ceremonial walk accompanied by parasols.

Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with young trees and a low concrete wall. Drummers in white dhotis and mixed shirts beat large barrel drums, and a man in white playing a long brass horn leads the group. Robed sannyasis in saffron-orange walk in the middle, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Several people carry tall ornate umbrellas in orange, teal and red with decorated fringes, and red-orange flags fly overhead. Participants in white and orange form a dense group along the road.

A photograph of a procession on a dirt road between young trees and a concrete boundary wall. Several dozen people walk toward the camera, many in white dhotis and shirts, others in saffron-orange garments. Drummers in the foreground play large two-headed drums, one in a patterned shirt and yellow dhoti, others in white. Behind them, people carry a tall ornate umbrella-style canopy with colourful fringed panels, along with orange and red flags on poles. Green foliage and a grey sky with clouds frame the scene.

Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt road between young trees and a low concrete wall, with a palm at right and a blue sky above. Devotees in saffron and orange robes walk in front, many in white dhotis and kurtas, while drummers beat large drums and a person in a white garment and orange cloth walks at the left edge. Several umbrella-like canopies in orange, red and yellow with decorative tassels are carried above the group, and orange and red flags are raised along the route. A figure in white stands further back near the left trees. The people appear to be moving in a festival procession toward the temple.

A procession on a dirt road lined with green shrubs and trees. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line; a man in the center wears an orange turban and orange robes and carries nothing visible, while a sannyasi behind him holds a decorated box. Two men in white dhotis with yellow shawls hold up colourful fringed parasols on long poles, and a cameraman with a camera on the left films the group. The white-clad attendants and saffron-clad monastics suggest a ceremonial walk, possibly a person appearance in the procession.

A procession on a dirt path lined with green shrubs and palm trees, with orange and red pennant bunting strung overhead. A large multicoloured umbrella with fringed tassels is carried over a group of robed men. Two gold-and-red banner poles on the left are held by a figure in white with an orange shawl. Figures in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls walk together, some barefoot, one bald man in an orange robe at the centre. Spectators in ordinary shirts and trousers stand watching behind, and a uniformed officer is among them. Plastic chairs are set out to the right.

November 16 2015

A procession moves along a dirt road lined with young saplings and a low concrete wall. Drummers in the foreground play large two-headed drums with pink and green bodies; the drummer on the right wears a white shirt and yellow dhoti. Behind them, a musician plays a long wind instrument (nadaswaram-style) and men in white dhotis and shirts walk beside saffron-robed figures. Several people in orange and saffron robes, one wearing a long beaded necklace, lead the group. Above them are decorated ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and blue panels and a white canopy, and saffron flags are carried. This is a procession to the temple.

Outdoor procession on a dirt path with decorated umbrellas. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and multicolored flower garland with a red flower bunch at the waist, and carries a rudraksha mala; he has long swept-back dark hair and walks ahead of a group. Behind him, a man in a white and orange outfit holds a tall pink and red fringed ceremonial umbrella, and attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls carry orange fan-like ceremonial fans. Other devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, follow along, with tents and a pink checkered backdrop in the background. Probable Swamiji is the saffron-robed figure at centre, marked by his long hair, garland and saffron robes, walking in procession.

A dirt-path procession at an outdoor ashram setting with flowering trees and a stone wall. Several women in white and cream sarees with orange borders walk in a line, some holding hands with one another. A group of men in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis walks ahead, carrying ceremonial staffs with a trident and decorative poles. A canopy-topped palanquin decorated with gold and orange fabric and floral garlands is visible in the background. Bystanders in white clothing line the path, and a woman in a white top with a rudraksha mala stands at right, watching.

A festival procession moves along a tree-lined road. Red flags with gold borders line the sides, and several ornate parasols in red, green and multicolour fringed silk are held aloft. A man in the centre wears an orange-and-red garment and a long dark wig-like hairstyle with a gold necklace, carrying a tall gold trident and a bejewelled staff. Drummers in orange dhotis and white and checked shirts beat large barrel drums, while women in white and gold-bordered saris carry brass pots and small offering vessels. Many devotees in white and saffron walk behind, with a gold kalasha-style pot and a golden trident visible on the right.

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A procession on a dirt ground in front of a low brick wall, with palm trees behind. A young man in an orange sash and white dhoti at the front plays a barrel drum with a red cloth, while a central figure in orange robes holds a tray. A multicoloured parasol with a blue and gold pattern is held above them. Several people in white clothes with yellow sashes and a young woman in white walk behind, and one man wears a white shirt and orange cap at the back. Building blocks lie on the right side of the frame.