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A long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim, wearing a red-and-white marigold garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, smiles and raises both palms while walking down steps in a procession. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes with gold chains and a bearded man in orange stand close; a man in white kurta with an orange shawl follows. Behind them a multicoloured canopy umbrella is held aloft, and a green-and-white draped structure with banana stalks and bunches decorates the shrine entrance. Devotees in white and onlookers press in with folded hands, and a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala points forward while a child is held up in a green outfit. A photographer's camera is visible at lower left. a person is the central figure, shown with long hair and ornate gold and red garlands, in procession.

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A festive procession moves through a crowd outdoors under a multicolored ceremonial umbrella held on a tall gold-tipped pole. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wears a red and pink flower garland, heavy gold necklaces and white and gold robes, palms raised in greeting. Around them, men in saffron and orange robes and gold beaded necklaces walk, and a man in white with rudraksha beads and a long-haired figure in white with an orange shawl guide the group. Devotees in white and lavender saris and white shirts stand with hands folded in namaskar, and a child is held aloft at right. A banana-leaf decoration and painted deity figures appear at the upper edges, indicating a ratha-style religious procession.2009-01-01Outdoor festival procession at a temple-like site with a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella overhead. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, multiple gold necklaces and a red floral garland, walks up white-and-red steps. Around him, devotees in saffron-orange robes with gold necklaces, a young man in white kurta with an orange shawl, and a man in a red kurta with white shawl assist. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas stand behind with hands folded in greeting, and women in white and a red sari appear at the edge. Probable Swamiji's appearance: long swept-back hair and layered gold necklaces; he is in white and gold ceremonial dress during a procession.2009-01-01Outdoor scene at a decorated temple-style entrance with a painted yellow and red facade bearing Telugu-script lettering and hanging banana bunches. A central figure with long dark hair, a vermilion forehead mark, a red flower garland and layered gold necklaces wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold border and raises both palms in greeting while stepping down stone steps. Beside and behind him, several men in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas and gold pendants; one bearded man in orange also raises his hands. A young man in white kurta with an orange shawl assists him, and an ornate golden-handled multicoloured umbrella is held overhead. Devotees in white and in dark jackets press hands together, and a woman in white sari looks on from the crowd.2009-01-01Outdoor procession with a large crowd of men in white and orange-clad sannyasis. At centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a white dhoti-style garment, a red and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces and yellow-and-gold ornaments, with hands raised in greeting; the visual cues are long hair, ornate gold necklaces and a white garment, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) figure in procession. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and beaded necklace holds a small cup, and a younger man in orange with folded hands walks nearby. On the left, a woman in a red sari holds a decorated fan-shaped placard with an orange border. Tall orange-and-yellow banners on poles and a golden trishul rise above the crowd, which includes people in white shirts and women with bindi and vibhuti.2009-01-01A procession photograph at an outdoor event under a red and yellow canopy hung with banana leaves and a decorated umbrella. In the centre, a man with long hair wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a red and white flower garland, raising his hands in greeting. Around him, several men wear saffron robes and rudraksha malas, and one wears a white kurta with an orange shawl. Men in white shirts with rudraksha malas stand at the left and right edges, and a crowd of onlookers fills the background.2009-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01A procession outdoors in bright daylight with a red and green striped umbrella overhead. A central figure in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, wearing a red flower garland, a gold multi-strand necklace and gold bangles, has a white forehead marking and long dark hair; he smiles and raises both palms in greeting. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes and gold-beaded necklaces carry tall gold-topped staffs, and a bearded man in orange bows his head. On the right, an older man in beige kurta with an orange shawl and glasses stands among the group. a person is the central figure, shown in a procession with devotees in saffron robes.2009-01-01A festive procession moves beneath a large orange canopy hung with orange and saffron banners and a colourful umbrella, with banana plants lining the route. At the centre, a long-haired man in a white robe with a gold-coloured border wears a large red and white flower garland and multiple gold chains, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. He is flanked by saffron-robed men wearing gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, including a bearded man in orange on the right and a young man in orange on the left. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl walks at the far right. A cameraman with a video camera occupies the lower left foreground, and a large crowd of devotees with folded hands lines the procession behind. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, a flower garland, gold chains and white ritual dress beside saffron-clad attendants.2009-01-01December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor procession on a crowded street with many onlookers lining both sides. A central figure in a white dhoti and shawl wears a long red flower garland, a gold necklace and a gold chain, with a tilak on the forehead and long swept-back hair; they walk with hands folded. Around them, men in saffron-orange robes and orange shawls, one carrying a gold-topped staff, and a white-clad attendant with a rudraksha mala walk alongside. Above, a colourful canopy with green banana leaves and hanging tassels shelters the group. Spectators press in with raised hands, and a young child stands among the crowd on the right. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by swept-back hair, a gold necklace and garland, and a white dhoti with shawl.2009-01-01Outdoor 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 copiesJanuary 01 20092009-01-01