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Outdoor procession under palm trees with coloured bunting. A man in the centre wears an orange saffron robe, a long garland of white and red flowers, and rudraksha beads, and walks under a fringed white-and-red parasol carried by an attendant. Behind him several men in white dhotis and shirts follow, one holding a silver tray of fruit, leaves and flowers in the foreground, and others carry umbrellas in red and multicoloured fringe. The orange-robed figure's appearance is consistent with a distinctive presentation, but facial and cue evidence is not strong enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role as a sannyasi in procession.

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A photo of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm and coconut trees, with colourful fringed canopies overhead. At the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red-and-yellow tilak, a saffron-orange robe and a long white-and-red garland walks with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing rudraksha malas, follow. A man on the right in a white dhoti and red-gold bordered shawl carries a silver tray holding a kalasha with a mango-leaf and coconut top, marigolds and red flowers. Another person holds a decorated umbrella, and a red canopy appears behind. a person appearance candidate with compatible saffron robe, long hair and garland; the attribution is uncertain.2006-12-29A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees, led by a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a white and red floral garland, walking between two tall umbrellas with white fringed canopies and red tassels. Around him, men in white kurtas and dhotis, several wearing rudraksha malas, walk closely. Colourful fringed canopies line the left side, and a video camera is visible at the right edge. A man on the left wears a pocket badge with a small portrait. The figure in saffron has a distinctive appearance, so this is a person candidate walking in procession.2006-12-29A festival procession walks along a dusty dirt path lined with palm trees under bright daylight. A central figure with long dark hair wears saffron-orange robes, a white and orange flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, walking under a large white and red fringed umbrella. Men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, walk beside and behind him, with colourful multi-panel parasols overhead. On the right, a man in white kurta and a maroon-and-gold bordered shawl carries a glass vessel of flowers and yellow marigolds, with a potted plant inside.2006-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and low buildings under bright sky. A central figure in an orange saffron shawl and long swept-back dark hair wears a white-and-multicolour flower garland and rudraksha mala, with a tilak on the forehead; this long-haired saffron-clad figure with garland and rudraksha is a probable Swamiji depicted in the procession. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas walk, one with a red-and-gold shawl carrying a brass tray with a kalasha-like pot, yellow-and-red flowers and a banana leaf. Several large fringed umbrellas in red, orange and white with decorative patterns are held overhead by attendants. Devotees, including children, watch from the roadside.2006-12-29A procession on a dirt path under umbrellas. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and a rudraksha-style adornment, walks at the left, smiling. Behind him, several men in white shirts and dhotis and one in dark trousers walk, some wearing rudraksha malas. At the right, a man in white holds a silver tray of flowers and fruit topped with leaves. Red and orange umbrellas with fringed edges shade the group, and trees and a small thatched-roof structure stand in the background.2006-12-28A procession on a dirt path shaded by palm trees and foliage, with blue and white bunting strung overhead. At centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a white and red flower garland, and rudraksha beads, walking under a white and red fringed parasol. Beside him on the left, a man in white dhoti carries a brass tray of flowers, and on the right another man in white with a red-and-gold shawl carries a basket of flowers and greenery. Other men in white kurtas and a woman in a white sari with yellow border walk alongside, and children in casual clothes watch from the right. Two more decorated parasols are visible behind. The scene reads as a festival procession with ritual offerings.2006-12-29A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path with palm trees behind. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a white and green flower garland, and rudraksha beads, walking forward. Beside him on the left, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala; to the right, a man in white with a red-and-gold patterned shawl holds a silver tray with a green plant and red flowers. Behind them, colourful decorated parasols in red, pink and white are held aloft by men in white. Devotees in white, and women in yellow and dark saris, follow. A boy in an orange checked shirt stands at the right edge.2006-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path with palm trees behind. At center, a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking between men in white kurta and dhoti. Two large decorated umbrellas, one white and fringed with red and one multicoloured, are held over the group. On the right, a man in white with a red-and-gold shawl carries a silver tray of flowers and a green plant. Several men in white and a few children in red and maroon watch or walk along. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by the saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala as the procession's honoured participant. The scene is a festival procession.2006-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt road under bright sun, with participants in white ritual clothing walking beside two ornate umbrellas with red fringe and tassels. In the centre a figure in orange-saffron robes wears a long white-and-orange garland and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot-style in sandals. Beside them a man in white with a red-and-gold shawl carries a silver tray holding a kalasha-like vessel with a green plant, yellow and red flowers. Other men in white with rudraksha malas and women in white and yellow saris follow, with a single-storey building and trees behind.2006-12-29A procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees while large ornate parasols in red, orange and white with fringed edges are held overhead. At the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe wears a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot-style in sandals beneath a white fringed umbrella. Surrounding men wear white kurtas and dhotis, some with rudraksha malas and a man at right in a white dhoti holds a brass tray of flowers and wears a red and gold shawl.2006-12-29December 28 20062006-12-28Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a dry, open landscape and construction equipment at left. Two large ceremonial parasols, one red and multicoloured with tassels and one white with red fringe and a decorative motif, are held overhead. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a long white and orange flower garland and has long dark hair; this is a sannyasi with distinctive saffron and garland cues, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so described as Swamiji (probable) in a procession. Around him, men and women in white dhotis, kurtas and sarees walk, many wearing rudraksha malas. At right, a man in white with a red and gold embroidered shawl carries a glass vessel holding a green coconut or leafy plant decorated with yellow and red flowers. A woman in an orange saree stands at right edge.2006-12-29