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A procession on a dirt path under a clear blue sky. A central man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white and orange flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a brown turban-like head covering, walks forward. Beside him, an attendant in saffron robes holds a large ornate golden trident-topped staff, while a colourful embroidered parasol with tassels and a fringed red-and-yellow banner on a tall pole are carried in the procession. Several attendants in cream and white kurtas wear orange shawls and garlands. Behind them, a white building bears Kannada signage. Roughly ten people are visible.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path with two ceremonial umbrellas overhead, one pink-and-white fringed and one multicoloured with tassels. At centre, a man with long dark hair and a red-orange tilak on his forehead wears saffron-orange robes and a long white flower garland with red and green accents, walking barefoot-style in sandals and gesturing with his right hand. A bearded man beside him wears white with an orange shawl. Around them, men in white kurtas and dhotis with rudraksha malas carry long orange-and-red ceremonial cloths.2006-12-30A procession on a dirt path. Centre, a man with long dark hair and a red forehead mark wears a saffron-orange robe, a white flower garland with red blooms, and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot-adjacent in sandals while raising one hand in greeting. Beside him a second man in saffron robes with a gold-coloured garland walks with a hand extended. Above them two multicoloured parasols with tasselled fringes are held aloft, and a gold trident and a gold staff are carried in the procession. Behind, devotees in white dhotis and shirts and other saffron-clad attendants follow along a concrete wall under trees.2008-12-25Outdoor procession on a dusty ground under a canopy with yellow and red tasselled umbrella and orange pennants. A central man in an orange dhoti and shawl wears a white and green-red flower garland, a rudraksha-style gold pendant necklace and a pink-gold turban, holding a tall golden trident staff topped umbrella pole beside him. Around him four men walk barefoot: left an orange-clad attendant with gold beaded necklace, behind two men in white kurta with orange-red sashes and gold necklaces, and right an orange-robed man with gold beads. Trees and a white tent appear in the background under a clear sky.2008-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path with decorated umbrellas. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and multicolored flower garland with a red flower bunch at the waist, and carries a rudraksha mala; he has long swept-back dark hair and walks ahead of a group. Behind him, a man in a white and orange outfit holds a tall pink and red fringed ceremonial umbrella, and attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls carry orange fan-like ceremonial fans. Other devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, follow along, with tents and a pink checkered backdrop in the background. Probable Swamiji is the saffron-robed figure at centre, marked by his long hair, garland and saffron robes, walking in procession.2006-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A procession of devotees walks along a dusty dirt road lined with palm trees under a bright sky. At the centre, a woman in orange robes with a red head wrap and an elderly woman in orange with a red and white beaded mala lead the group, supported by a man in saffron-orange clothing. On the right, a bare-chested elder with a white beard, gold pendant and rudraksha malas wears a white dhoti with a striped border and carries a staff. Behind them, men in white and yellow dhotis and saffron-orange sashes walk, and a multicoloured canopy umbrella with fringed edges is held overhead. Green gates and a small red-roofed shrine stand behind the crowd.2015-01-13A festival procession on a dirt road under trees and bright sunlight. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a heavy gold-toned garland and sandals, walks forward at the centre. Behind him, a man in white kurta and dhoti holds a tall gold-ornamented staff, and a woman in white with an orange shawl carries a gold-edged tray. Other people in white follow, and a large red, green and yellow canopy umbrella with a painted emblem and tassels is held overhead, with a smaller red umbrella and a painted fan-shaped banner beside it. In the distance, a raised palanquin or ratha carries a figure in orange. a person: the central figure in orange has long swept-back hair and a gold garland, but the cues are not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2008-12-23A procession outdoors on a sandy path. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, orange silk robe and a long white garland of flowers around his neck, with a rudraksha mala of beads, walks at the centre. Around him, men in white kurtas with orange shawls hold up red and multicoloured umbrellas with tassels printed with 'Dhyanapeetam'. One man at left and another behind carry a silver tray with a pot and flowers, and a silver trident-like staff stands in the background. a person appearance-based label applies to the central figure, shown walking as a procession leader. Trees and a few onlookers fill the background.2006-12-27Outdoor procession on dirt ground beneath a canopy of red, yellow and orange fabric with tasseled edges and a trident-topped staff. A young man in a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap, with a white and green flower garland, gold necklace and a tan turban, walks barefoot-to-sandal in the centre. A young man on the left carries a long trident-topped staff under the canopy and wears orange robes with a gold necklace. Behind them, two men in cream and white dhotis wear red sashes and gold necklaces, and a man on the right in orange robes wears a gold necklace with a medallion. Festival bunting and a clear sky are visible.2008-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path. A central figure in an orange saffron robe wears a large white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a red tilak, with long swept-back dark hair, walking barefoot in sandals. Ornate pink and red parasols with tassels are held over him by men in white kurta-style clothes. Attendants in white shirts and cream trousers walk alongside, one in white with a red and gold embroidered shawl and a pendant necklace. Trees and bright daylight appear in the background.2006-12-29December 23 20092009-12-23December 27 20082008-12-27