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A photograph of a procession descending a stone staircase under a clear blue sky, with a large tree behind. At the center, a sannyasi in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala walks beside a bald figure in white dhoti and shawl. A man in a red shirt and dark red shawl with a red-and-gold umbrella held above the group, and several orange-robed sannyasis wearing gold-bead necklaces follow. Many men in white dhotis, colourful shirts and light trousers line the steps behind them, with a few children visible. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.

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A photograph of a religious procession climbing a wide red-painted stone staircase outdoors under a pale sky. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment, a long red-and-white flower garland, and a gold necklace, walking barefoot beside a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes carrying a flower garland. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella is held above the group at left. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and red-marked foreheads, plus onlookers in casual clothes including children, watch or follow. One attendant in white with a red-striped shawl stands on the steps at right holding a ceremonial object. The man at centre's appearance matches the probable Swamiji description (long hair, saffron clothing, garland and gold necklace), though this is an appearance-based label only.2010-10-17Outdoor procession on red stone steps under a pale sky. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a red and white flower garland stands between attendants, one holding a red and gold ceremonial umbrella. Another attendant holds a brass kalasha-style vessel. Surrounding men wear white dhotis and yellow shawls, several with coloured powder on their faces, and children and onlookers watch from the right. A second umbrella appears in the background. The central figure has distinctive long swept hair, orange ornate robes and a gold necklace, so this is a person appearance.2010-10-17Outdoor photograph of a ceremonial procession descending stone steps at a water tank. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long garland of white, red and yellow flowers and a gold necklace, walking barefoot. Beside him, a figure in orange robes carries a tray of offerings, and a shaved-headed priest in orange with an orange head wrap and gold necklaces also carries a tray. A red-and-gold parasol is held over the group. Behind them, people in white dress and lanyards, some in white garments, walk and watch along the steps, with a figure in an orange robe holding a long staff at left. Trees and a crowd are visible in the background. Appearance-based candidate: a person in the centre, in saffron robes with a flower garland and gold necklace, a ceremonial procession role.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17July 16 20112011-07-16 +1 copiesA procession of devotees moves up stone steps beside a water tank at dusk. In the centre, a man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment wears a long garland of red and white flowers and carries a small brass tray. Behind him, a man in orange robes holds a silver plate, and another orange-clad figure walks beside him. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl holds a long pole supporting a red and gold umbrella, and a drummer in a blue shirt plays a drum on the right. Other devotees in white and orange clothing crowd the steps behind, and a trident-topped banner is visible at the upper left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor photo of a procession descending red concrete stadium steps under a red and gold ceremonial umbrella held by a saffron-robed attendant. A central figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a red-orange flower garland, walking with bare feet. Behind him, a shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron stands beside attendants in white dhotis with maroon-striped borders and yellow shawls. Several devotees with faces and clothes smeared in pink and purple powder. A priest holds a brass vessel. Overcast sky and empty seating rows in the background.2010-10-17A photograph of an outdoor procession descending wide red-painted stone steps. A central figure wears an orange saffron cloth, an orange-and-beige bead garland, and gold bangles, and walks barefoot-style in sandals beneath a red and orange ceremonial umbrella held overhead. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls, and a man in pink-stained white cloth, flank the steps, while women in white and yellow saris and a crowd of onlookers stand on the steps and at the edges.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor procession climbing red stone steps at a water tank, with colourful red, orange and yellow umbrellas with fringed edges held overhead. A man in the centre wears an orange dhoti and shawl with a thick red and white flower garland and gold chains, flanked by attendants in saffron robes and white dhotis. A saffron-clad attendant to the right holds a brass plate, and another carries a ceremonial staff topped with a trident. Several men in white and yellow stand behind. Visible people number about ten to fifteen, with a crowd beyond.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12