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A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a narrow dirt path lined with low wooden rails and yellow flowering shrubs. In the centre, a bearded elder in orange robes wears a white flower garland and holds a ceremonial staff. A man at the front carries a silver-looking platter with offerings beneath a multicoloured fringed parasol, and another saffron-clad figure holds a golden staff. Palm trees and a white canopied structure stand behind. Several white-clad onlookers are visible in the background. A decorative white kolam-style design marks the path.

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December 30 20082008-12-30A procession of devotees dressed in orange saffron robes walks along a sandy path lined with a wooden fence, leafy trees and green shrubs. In the foreground a woman in orange sari with a red border carries a silver vessel holding a small green plant on a silver tray, wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and bangles. Beside her a man in orange robes holds an ornate red, blue and yellow fringed umbrella over the procession. A garland of purple flowers is worn by a figure further back, and white-clad attendants follow behind. The scene suggests a ritual procession during a temple festival.2008-12-31Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt path edged with white stones, passing a white-painted pavilion and green shrubs with yellow flowers. Foreground, a man with long hair and a beard in orange robes walks barefoot with hands joined in namaste, followed by a robed figure in orange with a rudraksha mala. Behind, a figure in orange carries a gold trident and another in orange and gold with a white flower garland and a gold-coloured headpiece walks, with a large white-clothed group following. A white chalk kolam floral design is drawn on the path. Palm trees stand in the background.2008-12-27A procession walks along a narrow dirt path lined with white kerbs and marigold bushes, beneath leafy trees and palms. Several men and women in saffron-orange robes lead the way; one carries a golden trident-topped staff, and a woman in orange wears a white and red flower garland. Behind them a man in white kurta carries a brass kalasha with green leaves on top, and a white canopy umbrella is held overhead. A kolam-style white chalk design decorates the path. Other devotees in orange and white follow near a white building.2008-12-25Outdoor procession on a sandy path lined with palms, green shrubs and trees strung with red and orange bunting. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks at the front, the most prominent figure, appearing to lead the procession; the appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads are consistent with Swamiji (probable). Behind him, several saffron-clad monks and a few men in white dhotis carry or walk beneath colourful striped umbrellas and a decorated parasol. A man in a checked shirt and a white-clad attendant holding a small object and a camera operator are among those following. Sandals lie on the path at lower left.2007-08-09A procession on a dirt path between trees and a red-roofed building. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, bare-footed, with a shaved head, holds a brass vessel-like offering and wears a yellow-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces. Surrounding him, several people in saffron and orange garments walk alongside, and attendants in white dhotis and white clothing carry tall decorated ceremonial standards with orange and red fringed banners. A multicoloured umbrella with a golden finial and a brass ceremonial staff are visible above the group. A woman in white with an orange shawl walks at the right edge holding a standard.2009-12-27A photograph of a procession walking along a dirt path lined with stone edging and green shrubs under trees. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a white flower garland, with hands folded in front. Flanking figures in orange robes and ceremonial gold necklaces carry tall gold staffs topped with trident-like finials. Behind, an orange-and-yellow canopy shades the group. A man in white dhoti and shirt at right carries a large brass pot with a flower-and-fruit offering on top. Marigolds grow along the path, and a white building with a framed portrait is visible in the background.2008-12-25December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a procession on a paved path beside a large shade tree, with red curtains and a small shrine on the left. A man in an orange robe on the left carries a brass tray with a kalasha and green leaves. Ahead, a figure in orange robes with a long red-orange shawl and a dark rudraksha mala walks at the centre, flanked by others in saffron robes, one holding a long staff. Behind them, people in white and orange move along the path. Yellow marigolds border the walkway, and paper streamers hang from the tree. The scene suggests a temple procession with ritual offerings.2009-07-07A procession of devotees walks along a sandy path past palm trees and thatched structures. In the center, a figure in orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and has long dark hair with a tilak on the forehead; a candidate with distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, though appearance is uncertain. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls hold a multicoloured ceremonial parasol with red and yellow tassels. On the left, a bald priest in orange robes and an orange shawl carries a brass tray with white flowers, and a rudraksha mala hangs at his chest. Stone sculptures and a banner with printed photos stand in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor procession on a dirt path edged with white stone, lined with green shrubs and orange marigolds, under trees and palms. Two men in saffron-orange robes walk barefoot in front; the leading man carries a tall golden staff topped with a trident and wears a white flower garland and a golden headband. The man beside him in orange wears a gold necklace. Behind them, a drummer with a large hand drum and others in white and yellow clothing follow. A white building with a painted signboard stands in the background, and a small kolam design is drawn on the path.2008-12-24A photograph of a procession on a narrow dirt path lined with trees and low green shrubs, with white-walled buildings behind. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot beside a man in long dark hair wearing an orange robe and a large red-and-white floral garland, carrying a small object in his hands. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and orange clothing follow, with a few carrying tall decorated ceremonial umbrellas or banners that have red and gold emblems. Two painted portraits are visible on a wall in the background. Two people in the foreground are visible; the wider procession brings the visible total to roughly six to twenty people.2009-12-24