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A photograph of a street procession with devotees in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis. In the centre, a bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange wrap, a long rudraksha mala and a yellow sash, walking and gesturing with one hand. Behind him, a man in white holds a tall wooden pole topped by an ornate fringed parasol in red, yellow and blue. Other devotees in white and orange surround the group, with a banner in the background. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears in the centre with long hair, saffron wrap, rudraksha mala and yellow sash, and the procession suggests a ritual walk with ceremonial umbrellas.

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January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Outdoor procession on a tree-lined road in bright daylight. A central man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing an orange turban, a long dark rudraksha mala and a red bindi, smiles and waves his right hand while walking. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls carry long poles supporting red, orange and multicoloured umbrellas with tassels. A man at right holds a golden ceremonial staff. Some people wear rudraksha malas, and a woman in a white sari walks at right.2009-01-12Outdoor street procession on a tree-lined road. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, waving with his right hand while smiling; he has long dark hair and a red tilak. Beside him, a man in saffron robes holds a folded cloth, and another in saffron stole holds a gold-topped staff. Around them, men in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls walk with tall umbrellas in red, purple and multicolour tassels overhead. Several people raise wooden poles. Strong sunlight, a roadside bus shelter and trees in the background. a person cues: long hair, saffron robe and turban, rudraksha mala; the page names him as present at this event.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A street procession on a village road under bright sunlight. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe and a crown-like orange turban wears a long dark rudraksha mala and walks with a long wooden staff, smiling. Around him, devotees wear saffron robes and white dhotis and shirts. Above them, colourful ceremonial umbrellas with tassels are carried, and a ceremonial fan-shaped ornament appears on the left. Thatched huts, palms and utility poles line the road.2009-01-12Outdoor street procession with devotees in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis walking along a road lined with shops and striped umbrella-style canopies in orange, green and red. Central figure wears an orange turban, orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, smiling and walking barefoot among the crowd. Men carry long wooden poles bearing orange banners and flags. A man in the foreground wears gold-bead garlands and smiles broadly; another on the right raises his arms. Mixed-colour fabric draped over several devotees. Bright daylight, festive ratha-style yatra atmosphere.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A street procession moves past a concrete building with palm trees behind. At the centre, a smiling man in a saffron-orange dhoti-style garment and a long gold bead necklace raises both hands in greeting, walking beside a tall ornate ceremonial staff topped by a red, gold and blue embroidered canopy. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis wear rudraksha malas, one carries a bouquet of white and yellow flowers, and another holds a saffron flag. A bearded sannyasi in orange robes and a pendant walks in the foreground on the right, with a man in white clothing beside him.2009-11-25November 25 20092009-11-25January 12 20092009-01-12A barefoot procession moves along a road, led by saffron-robed men carrying tall, ornate multicolored umbrellas with fringed borders and bird emblems, plus orange flags. Several men in orange dhoti-style robes wear rudraksha malas, with one central figure in orange cloth and beads, smiling and gesturing. Others in white dhotis and shirts carry small brass pots and walk among the crowd. Spectators stand behind them and a banner is visible in the background. a person is walking in the centre-front, wearing saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, with no crown or ornate gold visible.2008-08-01