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Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and a small red-roofed shrine beside a green fence. A woman in a red-orange sari with a red turban and a gold-beaded necklace walks at the centre, flanked by a man in saffron robes and a man in orange, with a white-robed attendant on the left holding a gold staff. A bare-chested elderly man with a white beard and rudraksha malas walks at right, others in white and yellow dhotis follow, and a large ornate parasol with colourful fringe is held overhead.

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A 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 procession outdoors under a red and yellow ceremonial canopy with fringed tassels and red banners. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a red and white flower garland, a large gold necklace and gold armbands, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry tall silver staffs and a silver-and-red ornamental object, while others in saffron robes walk behind. A man on the right has white tripundra markings on his forehead and a flower-decorated silver item. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, a gold necklace, a red garland and saffron clothing; he is shown in procession with attendants.2016-07-19Outdoor procession on a paved courtyard under a tent-roofed pavilion with palm trees behind. A long-haired man in orange-saffron robes and a matching cloth crown walks at centre atop a red carpet, wearing a heavy rudraksha and ceremonial gold necklace. Around him, sannyasis in saffron and rust-red robes and orange turbans carry golden staffs and a trident, while a bearded bare-chested elder in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala walks to the right. A large multicoloured parasol with tasselled edges is held overhead. Men and women in white dhotis and saris line the sides, several wearing marigold garlands, and some hold brass or gold staffs. A camera operator stands at the far left edge.2015-01-13October 11 20162016-10-11Outdoor procession walking along a red carpet in front of a decorated temple structure with a colourful canopy of tassels and a brightly painted pavilion. A central man in a red-brown robe, saffron-red turban and a long white floral garland with a gold necklace walks barefoot, with a red umbrella and attendants around him. Surrounding men wear white dhotis with gold borders, saffron-orange cloths, rudraksha malas, and some have white forehead markings. A cameraman in white shirt and trousers films on the left, and a woman in red robes stands at the left edge. a person is the central figure in the procession, identified by his distinctive turban, ornate gold necklace, and ceremonial garland.2016-10-08A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and a gold necklace, with an orange turban and long dark hair. Two red and gold parasols with fringed tassels are held above, and men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk alongside, some with rudraksha malas.2007-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a procession under a decorated canopy strung with leafy garlands and a banana bunch. At the centre, a smiling figure with long dark hair wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange cloth wrap, a long ornate gold-and-bead necklace, and gold bangles, one hand pressed to the chest. Beside and behind them, devotees in saffron and orange robes and deep red garments walk with bare feet, some with rudraksha malas, and men in white dhotis and shawls carry on. A woman in orange sari with white and rudraksha beads walks with hands folded. a person cues are the long hair, red turban and ornate gold necklace, marking the central figure as a candidate in procession.2015-01-13 +1 copiesA group walks along a dirt path in a village-style compound with trees and a carved stone pavilion at left. At left, a long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and sandals gestures while speaking. Beside him, a man in a saffron turban and orange robe holds a rudraksha mala and walks barefoot. Behind them, a bearded man in orange with an orange turban and white-clad attendants follow. At right, a long-haired person in a yellow robe with a green-bordered cloth walks beside a man in an orange turban. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand and walk nearby, with palm fronds and a thatched hut at upper right.2007-08-09Outdoor procession on sandy ground beneath palm trees, with large colourful ceremonial umbrellas carried on long poles, their red and multicoloured fringed canopies overhead. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a white and gold dhoti-style garment, a red flower garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, holding hands together in greeting. Beside them, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a gold pendant walks barefoot, while nearby saffron-robed sannyasis and men in white dhotis and red kurtas carry umbrellas and a trident-topped staff. Women in red and orange saris follow along the procession route. A banana plant and a palm frond appear at the right edge.2009-01-01Outdoor procession along a sandy garden path under leafy trees. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long multicoloured flower garland with red, white and purple blooms, a white headband, and multiple beaded necklaces; he has a shaved-to-short head and walks barefoot. Several saffron-robed men follow, one carrying a tall gold ceremonial staff with a finial and another holding a long golden rod; a bearded man at right holds a brass tray or offering dish. An older man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge. Scattered fallen red petals and seeds lie on the ground beside a low hedge and a small black-and-white cat.2009-12-25Outdoor procession on a red carpet before a decorated temple-like shrine with a painted deity panel and colourful hanging tassels. A man in a maroon-red robe, red turban, gold necklace and a long garland of white and pink flowers walks at the centre, holding a mala and a gold-handled ceremonial parasol overhead. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-orange cloths carry rudraksha malas and some have white painted markings on their foreheads and arms. A woman in a red sari with a microphone walks at the left edge, and a red ceremonial umbrella appears at the right. The scene reads as a ritual procession.2016-10-08