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Outdoor ceremonial procession on white steps with red-and-white stripes, beneath red, orange and multicoloured fringed umbrellas. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and a white-and-orange flower garland stands with raised hands, flanked by men in white dhotis and white shirts with saffron shawls. One man on the left holds a drum with a red-trimmed frame. Onlookers in white and red stand behind, and a doorway with orange banners is visible in the background.

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A procession on white steps before a white temple entrance decorated with orange and green hangings. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a white flower garland with a red and blue accent and a rudraksha-style mala, standing barefoot with face lifted and eyes closed. Red and multicoloured fringed umbrellas are held over the steps by men in white dhotis and saffron shawls. A bearded drummer on the left holds a frame drum with a red cloth. Other men in white and in a red shirt stand nearby, and a woman in dark clothing appears in the background.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a procession on temple steps with red-and-white striped stairs. A central figure in long saffron-orange robes and a white-and-pink flower garland stands with his head tilted upward and a visible smile. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas with saffron shawls stand close, one holding a traditional drum with a decorated cloth edge at left. Two attendants on the right hold up tall red, orange and multicoloured fringed parasols. Other men in white and in casual shirts watch from behind, and a hanging garland-decorated doorway with orange banners frames the background. The scene reflects the Brahmotsav youth day procession described on the page.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a raised platform under a tent. At centre, a person in a saffron-orange robe wears a long garland of white and multicoloured flowers and raises one hand in blessing. Red and orange parasols with fringed tassels stand at left and right. Attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls surround him, one holding a parasol pole, another with folded hands. A drum with a red and pink border sits at lower left. Festive orange and red bunting hangs above. Probable Swamiji is the central figure, identified by long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garland; the page links this to a Brahmotsav youth day event.2007-12-25December 24 20072007-12-24A photograph of a ceremonial welcome at a temple-style entrance with decorated umbrellas and fringed canopies overhead. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and smiles while walking down steps. Beside them, a man in a rust-orange dhoti and saffron shawl holds a camera-like object at his waist. Around them, young attendants in white kurtas and orange shawls carry poles and stand along the stairs, while a shaved-headed man in white stands among them. In the foreground, an older man with grey hair wears an orange shawl with his back to the camera. Red-and-white striped steps lead down through the crowd.2007-12-07Outdoor procession on white temple steps with red-and-white striped risers. A central figure in an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland with a red bloom stands with hands joined, long dark hair falling loose. Attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls flank him, one bearing a drum at left. Two large red and orange umbrellas with fringed tassels and gold emblems are held over the group. Several onlookers in white shirts and saris stand in the temple doorway behind, under a white building with orange pennants on its facade.2007-12-25 +1 copiesDecember 30 20062006-12-30A festival procession climbs a stone stairway outdoors under bright sun. At centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wears a large white flower garland and multiple gold-toned necklaces, and walks ahead of attendants. Behind him, saffron-clad sannyasis and white-clad devotees carry a brass tray and walk beneath colourful ceremonial parasols with gold fringes and blue, red and yellow panels. Some attendants wear rudraksha malas. A man in a red shirt in the foreground and a man in white with a rudraksha mala stand at left. Background shows white-clad devotees, a decorated white pedestal and a flower-adorned deity murti, with orange flags above. The figure matching the swamiji cues is walking in procession with saffron robes, long hair, gold necklaces and a flower garland.2008-12-23December 07 20072007-12-07December 07 20072007-12-07