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A smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe stands in an outdoor procession, raising both palms toward the crowd in a greeting gesture. He wears a long dark rudraksha mala and a vertical orange tilak on his forehead. Beside him, an older man in a maroon kurta with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, a striped red, yellow and blue canopy with tasselled fringe shades the scene, and a ceremonial umbrella is held overhead. A man in an orange cloth with a gold chain appears at the right edge, and a crowd of onlookers fills the background.

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Outdoor procession photo. A smiling man with long hair and an orange turban, wearing an orange shawl and dark rudraksha malas, stands in the centre with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him is a large ceremonial umbrella with yellow, blue and green panels decorated with white doves and floral motifs. To his left, a man in a dark maroon shirt with an orange shawl and a vertical orange tilak on his forehead walks alongside. To the right, a shaved-headed man in orange garments wears gold chains and also has his hands folded. Several other people in orange and white clothing are visible in the crowd, and a decorated silver-white railing or chariot part appears at the right edge. Light orange cloth is in the foreground.2011-05-24A photograph of a procession outdoors. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange turban, orange shawl and long rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Swamiji (probable): the cues are the orange turban, orange robes, long swept hair and rudraksha malas. To his left, a man in a maroon kurta with an orange shawl and forehead tilak also holds his hands in namaste. On the right, a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth wears gold chains and holds a dark folder. Behind them stand a red and white draped canopy and a multicoloured umbrella with tassels, with a second umbrella and onlookers in the background.2011-05-24A photograph of an outdoor procession with a figure in the centre wearing an orange turban, orange sleeveless wrap and a long strand of dark rudraksha-style beads, palms pressed together in namaste with a smile. Behind him a yellow, blue and red ceremonial umbrella with a lotus and bird emblem and tasselled fringe is held up, and a red and white draped backdrop stands on the left. On the left a man with a grey moustache, orange forehead mark and orange shawl over a dark purple shirt also holds his hands in namaste. On the right a shaved-headed attendant in an orange cloth with gold necklaces stands beside a decorated wicker cart, with crowd members visible in the background.2011-05-24Outdoor photo of a smiling man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe, raising both open palms toward the viewer in greeting. A long rudraksha mala of dark beads hangs to his waist, and a red bindi is visible on his forehead. Behind him stands a red, white and pink draped canopy with yellow fringe, and a red and yellow umbrella with tassels rises at the right. Several other people in white and orange clothing stand near the procession, one bald man with glasses at right holding a long pole, and a photographer with a camera is partially visible at left.2011-05-24A crowd procession scene with a central man in an orange turban and orange shawl, long dark hair, and a long rudraksha mala, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him, people in white and orange clothing press close, and a man in a maroon shirt with an orange shawl and a vertical orange tilak stands at left. Colourful tassels hang overhead, and a camera is raised at lower right. Swamiji (probable): the central figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange turban, orange ceremonial clothing and a rudraksha mala, consistent with a sannyasi receiving devotees during a procession.2011-05-24Outdoor festival procession under a colourful canopy with red tassels, purple and yellow fabric, and red and gold ornamental banners. A central man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron shawl, with a red tilak on his forehead, long swept-back dark hair and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace of bells, smiles with eyes lowered. Behind him, a younger man in orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and a pendant, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange also walks with the procession. On the right, a smiling man with light hair wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala while holding a tall wooden canopy pole. Green trees and buildings form the background. Appearance-based a person cues: saffron turban, long hair and gold bell necklace.2005-12-31December 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor procession scene with a central man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, a red bindi on his forehead, and long dark hair. He wears a long rudraksha mala and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Above him a red umbrella with multicoloured tassels shades the procession. Around him stand men in white and orange clothing, one holding a long wooden pole, with palm trees and a crowd behind. The candidate's cues are consistent with the appearance-based label: saffron ornate clothing, rudraksha mala and a turban, so he is described as a person in procession.2010-02-18Crowded outdoor procession under orange and white tent canopy at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering. Centre, a smiling man wears a rust-red turban, orange-red robe, long rudraksha mala draped over one shoulder and a beaded bracelet on his upper arm. Beside him, a bald man in orange with gold-chained rudraksha necklace and gold-rimmed glasses stands, and another man in orange wears a gold and dark bead necklace and a wristwatch while holding a small object. A young girl in a patterned dress stands at right, and a bearded sadhu in saffron robe with rudraksha beads appears behind. Several devotees in orange and white surround them. Visible people number roughly six to twenty.2016-04-22Outdoor procession with a central figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl draped over the body, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Flanking him, a man on the left in white with a yellow sash and a man in orange clothing with long dark hair hold attention, while a uniformed police officer stands behind. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis press forward with hands folded in namaskar. Behind them are a golden palanquin-style structure, a red-and-gold ornate umbrella or ratha canopy with tassels, palm trees and colourful pennants strung overhead. Several white-clad people are visible; a number of them are partially cropped at the edges.2010-02-18Outdoor procession under a red umbrella with colourful tasselled fringe, held over a central man in saffron-orange robes, orange turban, and multiple dark rudraksha mala necklaces. He raises his right hand in greeting and smiles, with his left hand open at his side. Around him, devotees in white shirts and dhotis with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas press close; one at left holds an orange cloth, and one at right wears a white kurta with a mala and tilak. Behind them, more people in orange and white crowd the road, with palm trees and a decorated yellow float or palanquin visible in the background under a pale sky. a person candidate appearance is uncertain; the central figure is described by role as a saffron-robed sannyasi leading the procession.2010-02-18Outdoor procession under a red and white fringed canopy with a gold-tipped red pole. Centre, a smiling man wears an orange turban and orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a red tilak; long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Beside him, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and glasses smiles. Behind them, a man in a cap and orange shawl holds the pole, a woman in white sari stands at left, and a blue-and-white flag appears at right. Green foliage and yellow flowers stand behind.2006-09-10