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A procession moves through a covered open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a yellow-and-orange headwrap. Behind and beside him, attendants in white and cream kurtas and dhotis carry large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with orange and gold fringe and embroidered panels. Several people in orange sannyasi-style clothing walk alongside, and a figure on the left wears a saffron robe. Banana leaves and a tent are visible outside. The scene looks like a ritual procession or ashram walk.

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A procession moves along a covered walkway at an outdoor ashram event, with several decorated parasols in orange, yellow, blue and green overhead. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white-and-orange flower garland and a golden necklace, and has long hair under an orange headwrap, while behind him men in white kurtas and cream dhotis carry golden staffs and umbrella poles. Other attendants in white and cream clothing and orange sashes walk along, and a few onlookers stand under tents and banana leaves in the background.2008-12-27A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path under a white canopy, carrying colourful ornate umbrellas and decorated standards with bird motifs and orange fringe. In the foreground, a man in orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and a second orange-clad figure with a white flower garland and a head wrap walks beside him. Behind them, men in white kurtas and women in white saris with orange shawls follow, some holding umbrella poles. Tents and a row of structures appear in the background.2008-12-27A procession on a dirt road in daylight. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long orange shawl wears a white and orange flower garland with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and his long hair is swept back under a dark head covering; he has a distinctive appearance and is a probable Swamiji. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis carry a golden trident-topped staff and a golden staff, while devotees in white dhotis and white garments with rudraksha malas walk alongside. Above them, ornate orange, green and multicolored ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges and red-and-orange flags are carried. A concrete wall lines the road behind the procession.2008-12-28December 26 20082008-12-26December 23 20082008-12-23December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesA street procession on a dirt road in bright sunlight. Several men in white dhotis and kurtas carry tall wooden poles topped with decorated umbrellas and fringed canopies in red, yellow and green with floral motifs. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line; the central figure holds a trident and wears a white and red flower garland, with a long saffron shawl. Orange flags fly on the right, and a row of women and girls in white clothing with rudraksha malas follows. A woman in a white sari with an orange border stands at the right edge. The scene reads as a religious procession.2008-12-28A procession on a dirt path in bright sunlight. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a long white flower garland walks with hands folded, flanked by saffron-clad sannyasis carrying a tall trident-topped staff. Two men in white kurtas and rudraksha malas hold long poles of ornate umbrellas (canopies) with blue, green and red panels and bird motifs. Behind them, many people in white clothes and orange shawls follow, some with mala necklaces. Orange flags and a striped tent edge appear in the background.2008-12-28A dense outdoor procession under colourful canopies and orange pennants at a festival. In the centre, a bearded man in saffron robes wears a long white-and-orange flower garland and gold necklace, palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a man in orange robes with a gold necklace and a sandalwood-marked forehead carries a brass vessel decorated with flowers. Surrounding devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls walk and gesture with folded hands, some holding long poles. Ornate painted umbrellas and hanging yellow and blue embroidered panels frame the scene, with palm trees behind.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path under bright daylight with tall trees behind. A central man with long swept-back dark hair wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold border, a red and white flower garland, and multiple gold necklaces; he holds his hands together in greeting. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas and gold pendants, carrying a golden trident and a long staff. On the left, men in white clothes hold red-and-gold ceremonial parasols with fringed tassels; a man in red kurta with orange shawl walks at the right edge. Several others in orange and red clothing accompany the procession. Due to his distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and garland, the central figure is a probable Swamiji.2009-01-01December 26 20082008-12-26A procession on a dirt road in bright daylight. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a white-and-orange flower garland, hands folded in greeting. Flanking him are saffron-robed men, one holding a tall silver trident and another carrying a long staff. Above them, multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas with fringed tassels and orange flags. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with rudraksha malas, walk along; a young girl in white with a mala is at right. Dusty road, low houses and trees in the background.2008-12-28