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A photograph of a procession moving down a long hall with a red carpet runner. At the centre, a man in a pink-red dhoti and shawl wears a gold-coloured garland and walks with hands together, carrying a tray of flowers. Around him, several men wear saffron-orange robes, rudraksha-style neck garlands and gold-toned necklaces, and others wear white dhotis with orange shawls. Women in white and orange saris walk in the background. A red-and-orange umbrella is held above the group, and ornamental hanging banners in red, orange and blue decorate the walls. The hall opens to palm trees outdoors.

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March 10 20132013-03-10A procession moves down a covered hall with an orange-brown tiled floor and a red carpet runner. At the centre, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha-style beaded garland walks barefoot, with a multicoloured canopy umbrella held above him. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold-coloured necklaces and devotees in white and orange saris follow. On the left, a man in white kurta and dhoti carries a tall decorated banner with an embroidered golden-orange emblem. Striped and patterned pillars line the hall, and a shelf-like wall displays framed photographs.2010-12-28A procession walks down a red carpet inside a covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated metal roof. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold chain, and walks barefoot beneath a multicoloured canopy with fringed tassels. Behind him, men in white dhotis and shawls, some with gold necklaces, walk alongside women in white and cream saris. On the left, a man in white holds a tall gold pole topped with an embroidered orange-and-red pennant. Decorative cylindrical poles with red, white and blue patterns line the walls, and framed photographs hang on the side walls. A metal railing runs along the right side of the carpet.2010-12-28A procession walks down a red carpet runner inside a covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated metal roof. At the front, a man in white dhoti and shirt carries a yellow pole with a colourful embroidered banner. Behind him, a figure in a flowing orange-red robe and a long gold-beaded necklace walks at the centre under a small multicoloured canopy held by attendants. Men in white dhotis and shawls with gold necklaces flank the path, and women in cream and white saris follow behind. Tall decorative pillars with colourful geometric patterns and bird motifs line the hall. The figure in orange has long hair swept back, and the description is based on appearance cues, so the identity is probable: a person, walking in procession as the honoured leader.2010-12-28A procession walks down a red carpet runner inside a covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated metal roof. At centre, a figure in an orange-red sannyasi garment with a long orange shawl and a multi-strand beaded necklace walks barefoot beneath a multicoloured canopy with a fringed umbrella top, with a tall attendant holding a yellow and red decorated fan-shaped banner pole on the left. Behind the central figure, a row of men in white dhotis and shirts with gold-coloured sashes and gold necklaces walk alongside, and women in cream and orange saris and white clothing follow in the background. A row of decorated pillars with bird motifs lines the walls, and a doorway opens to daylight at the far end.2010-12-28A procession walks down a red carpet runner in a covered temple hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof. At the centre, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long hair swept back, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, walks barefoot under a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with a fringed canopy. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold necklaces walk alongside women in orange and white saris. A man in white kurta holds a tall yellow and gold ceremonial standard with an emblem at the left. Decorated multicoloured ceremonial poles line the hall, and framed photographs hang on the walls. The centred figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, based on the saffron attire, swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and the page notes his presence at this event.2010-12-28A photograph of a procession walking down a red carpet through an orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. A man in a white kurta holds a tall gold pole with a yellow and red embroidered banner at the left edge. At the centre, a figure in an orange-red robe with a gold-beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style garland walks barefoot under a multicoloured canopy umbrella, with long hair swept back. Behind him, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls follow, along with women in cream and beige saris. Striped ceremonial poles stand along the walls, and a framed photograph hangs on the right wall.2010-12-28A procession walks down a red carpet inside a covered hall with orange walls and decorative cylindrical banners. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange-red saffron garment and multiple rudraksha-style beaded garlands and a gold necklace, appearing as a probable Swamiji (probable) carrying a small object, flanked by a colourful umbrella-shaped canopy. Behind and beside him, men in white dhotis with gold-chain necklaces walk as attendants, one holding a tall yellow-and-red ceremonial standard. Women in white and yellow saris and in orange and red garments follow along the aisle, with others in the background.2010-12-28A photograph of a procession walking down a red carpet runner inside a covered hall with orange walls and colourful pillars. A figure in an orange-saffron robe and a long beaded necklace of orange and gold beads walks under a multicoloured parasol with a tassel fringe, a sign of honour in the procession. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a tall ornate yellow-and-red banner on a pole at the left. Behind them, men in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls with gold necklaces, and women in beige and orange saris, follow with hands folded in greeting. The orange-robed figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha-style beads, a person cue in this processional setting. Other people walk toward an open doorway at the far end.2010-12-28A procession walks down a red carpet runner inside a covered hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. At the front, a long-haired figure in a yellow dhoti-style garment and layered beaded necklaces walks barefoot, with a white-clad attendant behind. A group of people in orange and white ritual clothing follow, many with hands folded in namaskar. On the right, a woman in an orange sari carries a brass vessel with a green leafy offering. Ornate umbrellas with red, green and gold embroidered panels and a tall painted pillar frame the scene, and an open doorway at the back shows palm trees and bunting.2010-12-23A photograph of a procession walking along a red carpet inside a covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated metal roof. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair, a crown-like headpiece, and layered beaded necklaces walks at the centre under a multicoloured ceremonial parasol with tassels. Beside the red carpet, a man in white on the left holds a tall yellow ceremonial standard with a painted emblem. Behind and beside the central figure, men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded necklaces and women in orange and cream saris follow, several with hands folded in greeting. Tall striped decorative pillars and framed notices line the walls.2010-12-28A procession walks down a covered hall with a grey corrugated roof and an orange-painted wall lined with framed photographs. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and a long orange garment with a mala of orange flower garlands walks barefoot along a red carpet. Above him an umbrella with pink, yellow and blue panels is held aloft. To the left, a man in white clothes holds a yellow ceremonial banner with a painted emblem. Behind the central figure, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold necklaces follow, and women in cream and orange saris walk in the background. a person is the central figure in saffron robes, with long hair and orange garlands, leading the procession.2010-12-28