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Outdoor procession under a thatched shelter with colourful striped umbrellas overhead. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban and long dark rudraksha malas walks smiling at the front, with a bare-chested man in orange and gold chains beside him. Behind, men in white dhotis and orange shawls and a man in a blue striped shirt carry flower offerings in a plastic bag. A cameraman films from the right.

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January 12 20092009-01-12December 31 20062006-12-31A crowd walks along a covered outdoor path beneath a thatched roof decorated with orange streamers and colourful striped parasols. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban wears a long dark rudraksha mala and smiles while walking. Beside him, an elderly bald man in an orange robe walks with hands clasped, and another monk in orange follows. On the right, young men wear white dhotis and kurtas, one with a yellow shawl and one with an orange shawl, and a white-clad woman in a patterned sari stands at the far right. Several men in shirts and trousers surround the group. Along the left edge, a bearded man wears a light green shirt and grey trousers.2009-01-12Outdoor procession under colourful fringed canopies with blue, pink and yellow tassels. A young man in orange robes and an orange turban stands centre-right, wearing a long dark rudraksha mala and holding a bead string in his hands. Beside him, a man in orange with a yellow garland and a bearded man in orange robes walk among devotees; an elderly bald man in orange and a man in white clothes are also in the crowd. Behind them is an ornate gold-carved wooden structure, and at lower left a man holds a yellow flower garland with green leaves. Crowd of devotees in white and orange behind.2009-01-16January 12 20092009-01-12Outdoor procession on a paved road under trees, with devotees walking and carrying red, orange and multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas on tall poles. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, and walks barefoot-style in sandals; he is smiling. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls wear gold-coloured garlands, and others in white dhotis carry orange shawls. Orange flags fly in the background. a person appears centrally, identified by his long hair, orange-red turban and rudraksha mala, walking in procession.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Outdoor procession at a festival on a dry, sunny day under a clear blue sky. Two red umbrellas with fringed tassels are held over a crowd. In the centre, a man in an orange turban, saffron robe and long gold-toned bead necklace walks beside a man in a saffron-orange shawl draped over his head and shoulders, who is speaking. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, a uniformed police officer at left, and a man in sunglasses surround them. A blue-and-white striped tent stands at right, and trident-like poles are visible in the background. Whether the saffron-clad central figure is a person cannot be established from appearance alone.2007-02-02Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a central man in saffron-orange robes, a long white and pink garland, rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces, and a sandalwood-marked forehead, walking with hands clasped. Flanking him are saffron-robed attendants carrying a ceremonial trident staff and a golden staff, plus men and women in white dhotis and kurtas holding large fringed umbrellas in orange, red and multicolour. Orange flags line the background, with houses and trees beyond. a person: the central figure in saffron robes with a long garland and ceremonial necklaces matches the page's a person reference.2008-12-28 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path under bright daylight with tall trees behind. A central man with long swept-back dark hair wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold border, a red and white flower garland, and multiple gold necklaces; he holds his hands together in greeting. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas and gold pendants, carrying a golden trident and a long staff. On the left, men in white clothes hold red-and-gold ceremonial parasols with fringed tassels; a man in red kurta with orange shawl walks at the right edge. Several others in orange and red clothing accompany the procession. Due to his distinctive long hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and garland, the central figure is a probable Swamiji.2009-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path. A central man in saffron robes and a large white-and-red flower garland walks barefoot-style in sandals, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace; he has long dark hair and is flanked by attendants. Two attendants in orange and white hold tall decorated parasols with trident-topped poles over him. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas wear orange shawls, and a boy in a yellow shawl walks at the right edge. Corrugated sheds, a green fence and trees appear behind.2010-07-26A street procession of saffron-robed sannyasis and white-clad devotees walks along a palm-lined road under colourful striped umbrellas. In the centre, a man in an orange turban and orange robe, wearing a long rudraksha mala, walks smiling; he is a sannyasi, and the page's appearance-based cues are insufficient to name him. Around him, orange-clad young men with orange shawls and devotees in white dhotis and white saris carry the umbrellas on poles. A yellow billboard with Tamil lettering stands at the right edge beside a building.2009-01-12