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Outdoor procession on dry red earth at a temple-style complex under bright sun, with palm trees behind and a white-walled structure with red pillars. In the foreground a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white flower garland with red and pink blossoms and walks barefoot with a staff. Behind, a line of people in white ritual clothes carries an orange-and-white canopy and a large framed painting showing a seated figure in orange with a garland. Several white-clad devotees walk in procession, one holding a red flag on a pole. A white stone sculpture of deities stands against the wall, and a white vehicle is parked at right.

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A procession walks across a dusty open ground at a tented event site with palm trees behind. In the foreground, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long, swept-back hairstyle and a white flower garland, holding a walking stick, walks barefoot while looking ahead. Behind him, people in white traditional dhotis and white saris walk, one man holding a framed painting of a seated figure in orange robes. A woman in white sari walks with hands joined in namaste, and a red-and-orange flag flies on a pole. A striped ceremonial umbrella and a stone deity sculpture stand near the stage. A large crowd sits under the tent on the left.2007-02-24Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a clear blue sky. A central figure with long dark hair, a gold headband and an orange robe, wearing a large white and red flower garland, walks with hands folded at the chest. Around them, men in orange and saffron wraps and white dhotis walk alongside, one bearded man in orange at right. Behind them stand white tents, a large ceremonial trident and ritual staff with silver fittings, and a small rooftop structure.2007-12-27January 02 20092009-01-02February 24 20072007-02-24December 27 20092009-12-27December 23 20072007-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with striped and fringed canopy umbrellas. A man in an orange saffron robe and a long white flower garland with a red-and-yellow tassel walks at the centre, smiling, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him a man in white shirt and dhoti raises a long wooden staff. Around them devotees in white shirts, dhotis and rudraksha malas walk, and some hold orange cloth streamers. Trees and a small building stand in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, shown walking in procession with the crowd.2006-12-30Outdoor photo on a sandy path in front of a white building with green roof, palm trees and parked cars. A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks in a group. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a yellow shawl over yellow clothing and a rudraksha mala, with a red and gold bead garland. Beside him, a figure in orange robes and a saffron head cloth wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Several white-clad attendants stand around, one holding a white fan, another carrying a large gold and red ceremonial parasol on a pole. Men in white and orange clothing are visible in the background.2007-08-09A procession of many people in white ritual clothes walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall. Several bearers in white shirts and dhotis carry brass pots and kalasha vessels decorated with yellow flowers. A man in front holds a tall pole with a saffron-orange flag, and a drummer with a drum walks among them. Behind them, people carry colourful decorated umbrellas and orange and red flags. Spectators in white and light clothing follow along the road under a hazy sky.2008-12-25A procession on a dirt road outdoors, with a sparse field, low buildings and trees behind. A central figure in long flowing saffron-orange robes wears a heavy gold necklace and walks with long, swept-back dark hair, ornate gold ritual staffs and a fringed umbrella marking the procession. Around him, men and youths in white dhotis and orange shawls walk in pairs, some with hands folded and some carrying gold staffs and a gold trident-topped staff, with rudraksha malas visible. The composition shows a ceremonial walk with a sannyasi-style leader, the appearance cues being distinctive but not conclusive for identity.2007-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23