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Outdoor procession under palm and leafy trees. A central man in a rust-red robe wears a long red and yellow flower garland, a rudraksha-style brown bead garland, and a dark swept-up head covering with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. Around him, devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls carry silver trays of white and yellow flowers, and one holds a microphone. Several people walk with hands in anjali, and a saffron umbrella is visible at left.

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January 11 20162016-01-11A man in saffron-orange draped clothing stands in an outdoor temple setting, wearing a tall black turban, white forehead markings and a red bindi, with a thick red flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala of brown beads across his shoulders. He faces left with a slight smile. Behind him, several men in orange dhotis and yellow borders stand in a line, some holding ritual items, with a red curtain or cloth at the left edge and palm trees in the background. Several figures are visible, forming a small group of attendants and devotees.2016-01-11January 11 20162016-01-11June 06 20142014-06-06A man with eyes closed and hands pressed together stands in the centre of an outdoor crowd beneath green leafy trees. He wears a thick garland of red roses, yellow roses, white jasmine and green leaves, plus ornate gold necklaces, a brown-maroon cloth wrapped over the shoulder and a small gold earring. White sacred ash marks his forehead. Behind him, men in saffron-orange cloths and orange headwraps stand with hands folded or hold a flower tray at the lower left. Several bare-chested men in white dhoti-style cloths stand nearby. The distinctive long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and garland match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, shown in person.2017-09-02January 11 20162016-01-11June 07 20162016-06-07Outdoor ritual procession under green trees with many people in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls, some with sacred ash and tilak markings and beaded rudraksha malas. In the centre, a man in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament and a long dark beard stands holding a silver handbell and a small silver ritual vessel, with a thick white flower garland and layered gold necklaces. Beside him, a young man with white ash marks on his face and bare chest holds a silver vessel and presses his palms together. On the left, young attendants carry trays of flowers, and a microphone is visible. A man in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament stands at the centre, with a heavy floral garland and gold necklaces, drawing attention among the attendants. The scene resembles a temple procession or puja.2016-12-23January 11 20162016-01-11Outdoor procession with a smiling man at the centre wearing a rust-red robe, long rudraksha mala necklaces and a thick garland of yellow marigolds, white and pink flowers and green leaves. He has white vertical forehead markings and a red dot, and long dark hair. Around him stand young men in orange-saffron robes with white forehead paste and beaded necklaces; one holds a tall golden staff topped by a red canopy. Yellow flowering shrubs and a pink wall form the background.2018-01-15 +1 copiesA festival procession outdoors under trees. A central man in a rust-red robe wears a tall black turban, a red and gold flower garland, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, and a vertical tilak with a red dot on his forehead. He walks forward smiling. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls carry a long white pole and a silver pot with a green-leaf offering. Behind them, ornate orange and red canopy banners with golden emblems and a gilded palanquin-style structure are visible.2016-01-11June 07 20162016-06-07