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A procession on an open road with a central man in a rust-orange robe and a long brown rudraksha mala, with white tilak markings on his forehead, walking forward with his arms relaxed. Around him, drummers in orange dhotis with gold borders play handheld drums, and men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk alongside. Corrugated metal fencing and tents line the background, with a uniformed official standing at right. Several figures wear rudraksha malas and tilak marks.

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April 16 20162016-04-16A procession on a dirt road at an outdoor festival site. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange robe with a thick rudraksha mala and a white tilak on his forehead waves his right hand and smiles broadly. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a tall orange umbrella. Behind them, young men in orange and gold-bordered dhotis and necklaces play hand drums and cymbals. Temporary sheds and tents stand in the background.2016-04-16April 16 20162016-04-16April 16 20162016-04-16April 16 20162016-04-16A procession on a dirt path in front of temporary tent structures. In the centre, a bare-shouldered man in a rust-orange cloth with a long braided rope-like garland raises his right arm and smiles; he has long swept-back dark hair and a white sacred mark on his forehead. Beside him, a man in white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala holds a large orange umbrella. Around them, young drummers in saffron-orange dhotis with gold-bordered waist cloths play round drums and dholaks, and a brass trumpet is visible at left.2016-04-16A procession on a paved hexagonal-tile path shaded by trees. In the centre a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment with a gold-bordered edge, a large layered garland of white flowers and blue beads, and a wooden rudraksha mala with gold beads. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garlands. Around him, shaved-headed men in orange robes with gold necklaces and white dhotis with gold borders walk in step, and some hold long wooden staffs or poles. Devotees in white garments and rudraksha malas follow behind.2012-07-03Outdoor procession on a paved road in bright daylight with a dense crowd of devotees. Many men wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, while others wear white kurtas and white dhotis with orange shawls. Several carry tall orange flags and colourful fringed umbrellas overhead. In the centre, a man in a bright orange robe and orange turban wears a long rudraksha mala and walks forward. Men on the sides wear gold garland necklaces. A drummer with a drum is visible at the lower right edge, and a shirtless young man in a white vest stands at right.2009-01-12Outdoor photo of a devotional procession under a pavilion of trees. At centre, a smiling man with long dark hair and a red-brown garment stands with palms joined in namaste, wearing a large red and white flower garland and a gold pendant. Around him, devotees wear saffron-orange robes with gold borders and orange turbans; some hold a long staff and a drum, and others wear white dhotis with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. Several people have bare-chested or white-clad attire and folded hands. The ground is paved and a tree and red wall are in the background.2016-04-10March 11 20172017-03-11Outdoor procession on a red-tiled walkway beside a covered carport and greenery. Central figure in a saffron-and-maroon dhoti with a gold-trimmed waist cloth, wearing a large red and white flower garland, a gold pendant, and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot and smiling. Flanked by monks in orange robes and rudraksha malas, one carrying a trident (trishul) and another a drum. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk alongside. A drummer in white at left plays a drum, and a monk at right holds a trident. Possible Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair and an ornate gold pendant and garland, with the page noting his presence.2014-06-21 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path lined with a blue-bordered cloth runner. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a large white flower garland walks barefoot at centre, shaded by a multicoloured fringed canopy held overhead by a man in white dhoti with gold border. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes carry tall orange-and-red fringed ceremonial flags and drums, some with rudraksha malas, and a woman in dark red sari stands at left with palms pressed together. Trees and a green gate frame the background.2017-03-11 +1 copies