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A procession walks along a dirt path across an open grassy field under a pale sky with scattered trees. Three women in orange saris carry decorated parasols: the two outer ones have orange canopies with red and teal embroidered panels, and the centre one has a fringed pink-and-cream canopy. Behind them a long-haired man in an orange robe with a red-orange shawl walks in the centre, and another man in orange follows beside him. Around them, many people in white clothing and some in orange walk in a line, with a few children in bright red and pink outfits among them. Trees and a rocky outcrop lie in the background.

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An outdoor procession of many people walks along a dirt path through dry grass and bushes at a rural site with thatched huts and orange flags. Most walkers wear saffron-orange robes and some wear white dhotis or kurtas. A man in the right foreground wears long hair and orange robes and holds a long staff, with an orange-robed companion beside him. On the right, a large ornate umbrella with fringed red and gold fabric and a yellow embroidered banner with a blue emblem is carried above the group. Children in white shirts, red and blue clothing mingle among the adults. Trees and a distant hill stand in the background under a pale sky.2006-10-21Outdoor procession on a dirt path in early light, with a row of devotees walking beside a central figure. Several umbrellas with red, yellow and blue panels and fringed tassels are held overhead by attendants in white. In the centre, a man in saffron robes carries a tall golden trident, and beside him a man with long hair, a white and pink flower garland, and multiple rudraksha and gold necklaces walks in an orange robe. Behind them, saffron-clad sannyasis carry staffs and flags. Devotees in white kurtas and sarees and saffron stoles follow, and a low building and water tank stand in the background, typical of an ashram procession.2008-12-28A procession crosses a grassy dirt field under a pale sky with scattered trees. Several people in saffron-orange robes walk in front, carrying ornate ceremonial parasols with orange and gold fringes and blue-and-red embroidered panels. Behind them, a group in white clothing walks along, including a figure in white with an orange shawl near the centre. A white-and-red striped canopy umbrella is held aloft in the middle. Dozens of people, many in white, follow along the path, with some children visible in the crowd.2006-10-21A festival procession moves along a sandy road with ornate embroidered parasols in red, gold and yellow with a white bird motif. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears a white and gold dhoti-style garment, a garland of red and white flowers and gold necklaces, holding his hands together. Beside him, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes wears a large gold pendant necklace. Nearby, a young man in a red embroidered kurta with an orange shawl walks barefoot, and women in green, orange and red saris follow. Men in white shirts crowd the foreground, with palm trees and yellow and orange banners behind.2009-01-01A religious procession moves along a dusty dirt road under bright sunlight. In the foreground a man in white kurta and white dhoti holds a long pole carrying a large ornate orange and red teardrop-shaped parasol decorated with yellow flowers and a blue bird motif. Behind him, several women in white and cream saris and a man in white garments walk, one woman wearing a dark sari. Further back, a row of men in saffron/orange robes wear rudraksha malas and marigold garlands, one carrying a golden trident. Additional striped and fringed umbrellas in red, green and yellow are held aloft, and orange flags fly at the left edge. A man in white carries a silver vessel with floral offerings. Huts and palm-thatch structures line the roadside.2008-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path through green scrub and palm trees. Many people in saffron-orange clothing walk in a line, with several children and a few men in white kurtas. A man in a white kurta with a saffron shawl walks near the centre, carrying nothing visible, while a woman in orange sari walks beside him. Two people hold a white and red ornate canopy umbrella over the group, and another person on the right carries a long pole with a yellow and red embroidered banner. Thatched huts, flags on bamboo poles and rocky hills sit in the background under a pale sky.2006-10-21A procession on a dry, grassy dirt path outdoors under a bright blue sky, with trees and a small brick heap at left. In front, a young man in white dhoti and orange shawl carries a brass tray with fruit and cloth. Behind him, a man in an orange kurta and orange shawl, with a shaved head and round glasses, walks between two attendants holding large ornate parasols with red and cream fringes. A younger man in orange robes follows at right. Several men in white dhotis walk alongside, and a red SUV is parked in the background. A round red-and-yellow decorative fan is carried in the group.2006-11-21A street procession on a dirt road under trees. In the foreground a young man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala holds a long wooden pole of a large yellow and red embroidered parasol. Behind him, a central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and gold beaded necklaces, flanked by saffron-robed attendants carrying parasols and staffs. Other participants in white and orange walk alongside, with orange flags and colourful umbrellas overhead and onlookers in the background. a person appears as the central saffron-robed figure, identified by long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing, shown in procession.2008-12-28A festival procession on a dirt path through green trees during Guru Poornima celebrations. A tall figure in orange robes with a long white flower garland walks at the center, with an orange shawl and rudraksha-style mala visible on a man in front. Multicoloured fringed canopy umbrellas with a yellow centerpiece, and white-clad devotees with orange sashes, carry the procession. A cameraman with a video camera stands at right. Several people in white dhotis and orange scarves walk alongside, some carrying a ceremonial brass or silver pot and a flower-decorated tray.2007-07-29A procession on a dirt road in bright daylight. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long purple flower garland and a gold necklace; his face is bare and he walks barefoot. Two men in saffron robes on either side carry tall ornate gold staffs, one topped with a trident, and beside them colourful parasols with floral and fringed designs are held aloft. Behind, women in white saris with orange borders and a crowd of devotees follow, some carrying offerings. Walls and palm trees frame the background. The scene matches a ceremonial procession.2008-12-31Outdoor procession on a dirt road under bright hazy sky. A figure with long dark hair, a white flower garland, a multi-strand rudraksha and gold necklace and orange robes walks centrally, palms raised in greeting; this appearance-based candidate is Swamiji (probable). Beside him, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala carries a gold trident, and another in orange holds a gold staff. Behind, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk under red and orange ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled edges, and orange flags fly. A small boy in a white shirt walks at left, and a man in orange with a garland walks at far right. Spectators line the background.2008-12-28June 09 20092009-06-09