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A street procession in a narrow city lane with multi-storey buildings and hanging wires. At the centre, a long-haired man in an orange robe and a thick green garland with white flower strands stands with palms pressed together in greeting; his feet are adorned with yellow marigold garlands. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a long wooden pole carrying a red, blue and gold canopy umbrella with tassels, and another white-clad attendant carries a long gold staff wrapped in orange marigolds. Devotees in white and a woman in a turquoise top line the lane, and a man in a blue t-shirt raises his hands in greeting; a photographer with a camera is at the lower left.

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A street procession in an Indian town. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a thick green garland with white jasmine strands, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. Behind him, several men and women in white kurtas and a woman in an orange sari carry red, navy and gold ceremonial parasols with tassels and a gold-trimmed palanquin canopy overhead. Two devotees hold colourful striped fan-like paddles with gold borders. Crowd and buildings line the narrow road.2006-05-21A street procession of devotees in white dhotis and shirts. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a long garland of white and pink-red flowers and a rudraksha mala. To his left, a bearded man in white with an orange shawl walks beside him, and a man in white with glasses and an orange shawl stands to the right. Several red and multicoloured fringed umbrellas are held overhead, and devotees raise orange cloths in the air. Buildings and trees line the background.2007-01-12Outdoor street procession in daylight. A man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban stands centre, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a large pink and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala. Around him walk men in white shirts and dhotis with orange shawls and mala beads. Several large red and orange ceremonial umbrellas with colourful tassels are held overhead, and a red and yellow banner is raised at left. Onlookers and houses line the background, with palm trees and a white building at right.2007-01-12Outdoor procession on a village street with several red and multicolored tasselled umbrellas overhead. A man in the centre wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a large garland of pink and white flowers, his hands joined in namaste while he smiles. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas, one holding a red-and-gold ceremonial fan. Onlookers and spectators fill the background beside older stone buildings and bunting.2007-01-12A dense street procession crowd of devotees in white clothing and orange shawls. In the centre, a man with an orange turban and orange-saffron garment, a green-and-pink floral garland around his neck, stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind him, a woman in white with an orange shawl and a long-sleeved blouse-free white garment walks among participants. Several young men in white shirts and orange sashes hold tall poles with orange-and-gold decorated umbrella-style banners, including a red-and-gold disc ornament with a blue emblem on the left. Women in cream and yellow saris and garlands stand in the crowd behind, and a child in a yellow dress is visible. The scene is a ratha yatra style procession with devotees packed tightly along the road.2006-09-24A festival procession moves along a dusty path under trees. At the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair and a gold headband wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a gold pendant, with hands raised in greeting. Behind him, a large colourful canopy umbrella with white dove motifs is carried on a silver pole, and a man in white with an orange shawl holds a gold trident. Nearby, a man in white with glasses and an orange shawl carries a gold staff, and many people in white and orange follow, including women and children. A peacock-feather fan is visible at right. Several people are visible; the scene is a photograph of a ceremonial procession.2007-12-25December 30 20062006-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a crowd behind. A central figure in an orange saffron robe, orange turban, and a long garland of yellow-orange flowers stands with hands folded, long hair falling past the shoulders, appearing as a probable Swamiji candidate in the procession. Two lavender-fringed ceremonial umbrellas with red trim and gold-and-red patterned tops are carried on poles by men in white kurtas, and women in white saris carry round peacock-feather fans with blue and gold emblems. A barefoot man in cream clothes bends forward at left. Trees and simple market stalls frame the scene.2005-12-31A procession outdoors under a bright sky. At the centre a man in saffron robes and a white flower garland walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him several men in white kurtas wear saffron shawls, and a man in white with a green-bordered shawl stands at right. Above the group a large multicoloured umbrella with fringed tassels and the words Dhyanapeetam is carried, with smaller decorated parasols beside it. Spectators and devotees fill the background, along with low buildings and trees.2006-12-26A street procession moves through a village lined with green and red festoon garlands and strung bunting. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, and a long gold-beaded necklace walks on a dirt road, with a distinctive swept-back long hairstyle; he is flanked by people in white clothes. Ceremonial umbrellas with red fringe and ornate tops are carried on poles on both sides, and orange and white flags are held aloft. A man in a white shirt with a red lanyard walks on the left, and women in white saris and men in white dhotis accompany the procession. Shops and a multi-storey building stand behind.2005-12-31December 30 20062006-12-30