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Outdoor street procession on a paved road under a cloudy sky with palms and hills behind. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a long wrap stands with hands folded and a large pink-and-red flower garland around his neck, flanked by attendants. Two ornate golden-orange canopies with red and blue embroidered emblems rise on silver poles topped by a trident-like finial, and a colourful umbrella with fringe is held above the centre. A drum band in orange uniforms with dark caps plays drums on the left and a metal-and-cymbal player stands on the right. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, walk alongside, and a few carry a silver staff and a pot.

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Outdoor procession on a paved road under a cloudy sky with palm trees and hills behind. At centre, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long, flowing hair and a red-and-pink flower garland stands beneath a large multicoloured ornamental parasol. Flanking him are two tall silver ceremonial staffs topped with trident-like finials, each with an orange and gold canopy panel bearing a red and blue emblem. Men in white dhotis and shirts, several wearing rudraksha malas, walk around him, some carrying orange and red flags. On the left a drummer holds a drum with red-and-gold cloth. A uniformed man in an orange shirt and dark cap stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a procession, with people closely following the central figure.2006-11-13November 13 20062006-11-13A road procession on a rural lane under a cloudy sky, with green trees and a hill behind. At the centre, a bearded figure stands barefoot in a saffron-orange robe with a large red and pink flower garland around the neck, under a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with fringe. Two tall silver trident-topped staffs flank the procession, each with a red and gold canopy trimmed in green floral embroidery. Surrounding men wear white shirts and white dhotis, many with orange shawls, rudraksha malas and gold pendants, and some carry ceremonial items. The crowd of men walks closely around the central figure.2006-11-13A roadside procession on a rural lane lined with palm trees and a hill in the distance. At centre, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair wears a large pink-and-white flower garland and stands with hands folded in greeting. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate, so label as a person. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts carry silver ceremonial staffs topped with trident-like finials and orange-and-gold banners with red circular emblems. A multicoloured embroidered umbrella stands over the centre. Several men in saffron shawls and white clothes walk close by, and a man in a white shirt holds a yellow-and-red circular floral tray. Many onlookers fill the background, some wearing rudraksha malas.2006-11-13Outdoor procession on a rural road under a cloudy sky, with green trees and a low hill behind. At centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe and orange shawl, with long dark hair and a red-and-white flower garland, stands with hands folded in front of him. A large ornate umbrella with red, green and gold embroidered panels is held over him, and tall silver ceremonial staffs with trident-like finials flank the group, each topped by orange and gold cloth panels with embroidered designs. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls walk around him, and a man in white in the foreground faces the procession. The person in the orange robe appears to be a person by appearance cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and a garland, though this is an appearance-based label only.2006-11-13Outdoor procession on a rural road under a cloudy sky with palm trees and a distant hill. A central figure in saffron-orange robes stands with palms pressed together, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace; the person's long dark hair is visible. Beside them stand men in white dhotis and shirts, one in an orange shawl. A large multicoloured embroidered umbrella with tassels is held over the central figure. Two tall silver trishul-topped staffs flank the group, each with a golden-yellow banner bearing a blue emblem on red, and a man in white holds a round yellow-and-red cushion-like ceremonial tray. Devotees with rudraksha malas crowd around. a person: the central figure in saffron with long hair, garland and umbrella, shown in procession.2006-11-13A procession on a dirt path outdoors under a cloudy sky. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white-and-orange flower garland walks barefoot, with a person cue of swept-back long hair and saffron clothing. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry a tall trident-like staff and a red-and-gold ceremonial canopy with embroidered fabric panels. Behind them, men and women in white clothing walk along. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings on a banana leaf. Trees, a parked white van and a rocky hill appear in the background.2008-11-11Outdoor procession on a dirt road under an orange canopy edge. A central figure in an orange robe, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot between devotees dressed in white shirts and white dhotis with red-and-gold shawls. Devotees carry tall blue poles, a silver trident, orange flags and a decorated umbrella in red, blue and gold. One man on the right holds a silver tray with a kalasha and flowers. Trees and a small building are in the background, with a crowd behind. Procession with ratha-style ritual paraphernalia, consistent with a Guru Poornima walk. Swamiji (probable): the central orange-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha mala.2005-07-21A street procession moves along a village road lined with palm trees and hills in the background. A marching band in orange shirts with blue trousers and blue sashes plays drums, a brass horn and trumpets, while a musician in a red checked shirt plays a trumpet at right. Behind them, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a large pink-and-white flower garland walks in the centre, flanked by men in white dhotis and shirts. Above, a red, green and multicoloured ceremonial umbrella and gold-fringed canopies with blue emblems are carried, along with a silver trident-like standard. Many onlookers are visible along the route.2006-11-13December 23 20092009-12-23A street procession moves along a dirt road. A central figure with long dark hair and a flower garland of orange and white blooms wears an orange saffron robe, orange beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, walking barefoot-looking in sandals between attendants. Men in white and saffron robes walk alongside, and drummers in white dhotis and shirts play large hand drums. Ceremonial umbrellas in red, yellow and blue with tasselled edges are held overhead, and golden trident staffs are carried. A white van with partial lettering stands in the background. The scene reads as a ritual procession with percussion and parasols.2009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23