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A procession on a tree-lined path. In the foreground, a man in a rust-orange robe and orange turban raises his right hand in greeting, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a gold armband and a garland of white and yellow flowers. Beside him, a bearded man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a red-and-white shawl stands with hands held together, a rudraksha mala across his chest. Behind them, women in green and yellow saris are visible, some with hands folded. A tall pillar wrapped in red, white and yellow flower garlands stands at right, with scattered petals in the air and a flame and flower offering tray at left.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor photo under large shady trees at a temple-style celebration. In the foreground, a bearded man in an orange-red turban and bare-chested orange-red garment wears long white and yellow garlands, a heavy gold necklace with pendants, gold armbands and bangles, and smiles with hands pressed to his chest. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body wears a rudraksha mala and stands beside a tall pillar wrapped in red, yellow and white flowers. Several women in saris, including green and yellow ones, stand with hands folded in the background, and a small flame and offering plate with flowers appear at the left edge. Hanging roots and foliage frame the scene.2016-12-23A photograph of a crowd at an outdoor ceremony. In the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red turban with a crescent ornament and a red-brown ochre robe wears a pink-and-white flower garland and heavy gold necklaces with pendants, and smiles. Behind him, a man with a bare chest and an orange cloth stands with an arm raised, and devotees in white dhotis and kurtas stand with palms joined in anjali. Many people fill the background under a canopy.2016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a crowded outdoor gathering under a canopy with palm fronds. In the centre, a bearded man in a dark red-brown dhoti and wrap stands with both arms raised above his head, hands joined in a gesture of worship, eyes closed. He wears a rust-coloured turban, a multi-strand gold necklace with pendants, a long white and pink flower garland, and gold bangles. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: swept-back hair under turban, ornate gold necklaces and garland, ceremonial dress. Around him devotees stand in white and saffron clothing, some with hands folded in prayer. A young man on the left in an orange wrap wears rudraksha malas and earphones. A small child is visible at lower right.2016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23