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A procession moves across a dirt ground under a large tent at dusk. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a loose orange robe and walks barefoot, his hands open at his sides. Behind him follow men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls draped over their shoulders; several carry items, and one at the front right holds a golden trident, ceremonial staff, in his right hand. A man at the left in a pink shirt stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Spectators in white and bright clothing line the tent's back and raised platform, with a painted red and white border and yellow marigold-style garland along the edge of the stage.

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A photograph of a procession or ceremonial walk under a metal-framed tent roof. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside him, a man in white kurta and pants holds a golden trident (trishul) on a long staff, and a man in a white kurta and orange shawl on the left carries a blue-and-white bag. Other men in white kurtas, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand around them, and a few onlookers appear at the lower edge.2007-01-01December 31 20062006-12-31A photograph of a procession on an open dirt ground beneath a large tent-like shelter strung with red and orange pennant bunches. In front, a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a loose orange robe draped over his shoulders and body, and gestures with one hand. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl carries a tray draped in red cloth, and another man in an orange shawl walks nearby. A figure in white walks at the right edge. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees in white clothes stands on tiered platforms beneath the shelter, with garlanded white railings and yellow painted lettering partly visible at left. The leading figure resembles Swamiji (probable), given the long swept-back hair and saffron-orange robe, though identity is uncertain.2006-12-31Outdoor 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.2006-12-24Outdoor photograph of a homa or yagna area under a red and gold decorated canopy. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe walks forward through the centre, with several men in white kurtas and orange shawls flanking him, one with a mala. Behind them, people in white stand in rows. On the left, a white-clad figure tends a fire pit and offerings laid on a low table, with stacked logs and a kalasha-like vessel. A floral garland hangs at right, and a man in a black shirt with a badge walks at the right edge.2006-12-24February 14 20072007-02-14September 03 20072007-09-03A photograph taken inside a tented pavilion at dusk, with a metal frame roof and hanging bulbs. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and stands with palms pressed together in namaste, facing forward. Around him, several men in white dhotis and kurtas stand; one at left wears a white kurta, orange shawl and rudraksha-style beaded mala, and another at left holds a white plastic folder. At right a smiling man in white kurta and dhoti stands, and elderly devotees in white cloth appear at far right. In the background a lit deity murti or altar is visible, with rows of oil lamps glowing along the floor below, and yellow flower petals are scattered on the ground in front of the lamps.2006-12-31December 30 20062006-12-30December 25 20072007-12-25December 30 20072007-12-30February 14 20072007-02-14