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A procession outdoors on a dirt path between white multi-storey buildings under a clear blue sky. Two yellow, red and blue ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringe are carried over the group. A figure in an orange saffron robe and long gold-coloured beaded necklace walks at the centre, with a tall gold staff topped by a trident-like finial. Other men in saffron robes and rudraksha-style beaded malas walk around him. Several people in white ritual dhotis and kurtas walk alongside, one holding a yellow-bordered blue banner with a dove emblem. In the background a decorated float or ratha with colourful garlands is visible. Probable Swamiji cues: the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with a procession leader.

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Outdoor procession on dusty ground in front of white multi-storey residential buildings under a clear blue sky. Two large colourful parasols with blue, yellow, red and green panels and tasselled fringes are held aloft over a group of saffron-robed sannyasis. Near the centre, a bare-footed man in orange robes with a long-haired, flowing appearance and gold garlands walks beside a man in orange carrying a trident and a tall staff. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas and white dress walk alongside, some with orange shawls. Another saffron-robed figure holds a tall decorated staff and a bearded man in orange wears a gold-chain necklace. In the background a decorated chariot with a deity murti is visible under floral garlands. Procession with parasols and deity parade, a person Brahmotsava style.2008-12-23A procession on dirt ground in front of white multi-storey residential buildings under a clear blue sky. A large ceremonial umbrella with yellow, green and red panels and tasselled fringe is held above a group of saffron-robed sadhus carrying long staffs and a golden-topped ceremonial rod. A figure in orange robes with a long, wavy hairstyle wears layered gold and beaded malas. Behind them, people in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls, and children in white, walk in the procession, with a figure in a blue-and-orange umbrella nearby. Spectators in white and colourful saris line the background.2008-12-23A procession on a dirt road during the 2008 Brahmotsava. Two large ornate umbrellas in red, yellow, green and blue with gold motifs and tasselled fringes are carried by saffron-robed men. Behind them, a central figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace walks barefoot, holding a trident-like staff with a golden top. Other saffron-clad attendants, men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in white and yellow saris follow along a dusty path with modern white buildings in the background. A candidate figure with long hair and distinctive orange-and-gold attire is visible, though the appearance is uncertain.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A procession outside a white multi-storey building with a parked grey car on the right. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk beneath a multicoloured umbrella with red, yellow and blue panels and tasselled edges, held upright on a long pole. A man in the centre wears a long-haired hairstyle, saffron cloth and a gold necklace of beads, and another in saffron with a gold chain walks beside him. On the right, a bald man in saffron robes faces the procession, and a gold trident stands near him. A man in white kurta and white dhoti walks at left, and a golden ceremonial staff and a decorated palanquin with orange and green draping appear in the background. Crowds follow along the street.2008-12-23A procession on a dirt path in front of white multi-storey buildings and palm trees. Decorated ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and green panels and tassels are held aloft. In the centre, a smiling man in saffron robes wears a long orange garland and walks with arms outstretched. Around him, saffron-clad sannyasis and men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls walk among volunteers wearing name badges. A woman in orange sari-style robes holds a small bunch of flowers.2009-11-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path with white tent structures and buildings behind. A central figure in orange robes and a large white and orange flower garland walks with hands clasped in front, long dark hair, and a white tilak on the forehead, flanked by saffron-robed attendants. Two colourful multi-coloured canopy umbrellas with tassels are carried overhead, and a tall golden trident is held upright. Attendants in white dhotis and yellow shawls and saffron-robed devotees with rudraksha malas walk alongside, one holding a tray of offerings on the right. Festival procession with ritual umbrellas and trident.2008-12-25December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA procession of saffron-robed sadhus and white-clad devotees walks along a dirt path in daylight. Colourful striped umbrellas with fringed edges are held over the central figures. A man in white on the left and another in white at lower right carry a brass vessel with yellow flowers. Two saffron-robed men in front hold a golden trident-topped staff and a golden staff. A central figure in orange robes wears a long white flower garland, a red rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark, with hands joined. Several bearded and bald attendants in orange and gold necklaces follow. White tents and buildings are in the background.2008-12-25A procession on an open dirt path under ornate red and gold canopies with orange tassels. At centre, a figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a white-and-multicolour flower garland walks forward, with a rudraksha mala visible; a probable Swamiji by appearance cues. Around them, devotees in white dhotis or saris with orange shawls carry trishul staffs and a peacock-feather fan; a woman in white sari with gold border holds a brass vessel. Background shows concrete buildings and dry scrubland.2007-12-25December 23 20072007-12-23