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Outdoor procession scene at a village street during a festival. A man in an orange turban and orange shawl with a long swept-back hair and a heavy gold bead necklace stands holding a tall wooden pole with a gold-tipped top beneath a red fringed canopy. a person is the central figure in the orange robes. Behind and around him are school children in white shirts and green sweaters, a man in white clothing with a rudraksha-style mala, and a woman in a white shawl at left. A colourful embroidered cloth hangs at upper right.

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A photograph of a festival procession crowd outdoors. In the foreground, a man in long flowing saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, a long swept-back hair and an ornate gold beaded necklace with a large pendant stands holding a tall wooden staff with a gold top, smiling while looking to the side. Swamiji (probable) is shown with orange robes, turban, long hair and gold necklace, in the role of a ceremonial leader at the procession. Beside him, a man in white ritual clothing with a dark rudraksha mala holds an orange cloth bundle. A woman in a white shawl stands to the left, and a woman in white sari sits at lower left. Behind them, many schoolchildren in uniforms with dark blue, white and green colours press close, and an orange and gold decorated canopy or palanquin fabric hangs at upper right.2005-12-31A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, with long dark hair and a heavy gold bead necklace, standing outdoors beside a red-and-gold umbrella pole held by a man in white clothes with a black beaded mala. Behind them a group of young girls in green and white school uniforms look on. A small red mark is on the forehead of the central figure. A probable Swamiji depicted in saffron with long hair and a gold necklace, standing in a procession setting.2005-12-31Outdoor festival procession scene. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, with long swept-back hair and a gold bead necklace, stands with palms pressed together in greeting and smiles. Beside him, a man in a white kurta wears glasses and a black bead mala, holding a tall wooden staff with a gold top and an orange cloth. Behind them, schoolgirls in green sweaters and braids and a boy in white stand among a crowd, and a decorated yellow and maroon canopy or palanquin is visible at right. Several people are partly visible in the background.2005-12-31A procession outdoors in front of a pale building. A man in orange saffron robes, an orange turban with a red tilak mark, and a long gold bead necklace walks under a purple and red canopy with a tall red-and-gold pole, smiling. Beside him a man in white clothes and a black rudraksha mala holds an orange cloth bundle. Schoolgirls and children in white and purple uniforms stand around them, and a colourful embroidered fabric hangs at the right edge.2005-12-31Outdoor photograph at a procession or temple event. A man in an orange turban and orange draped robe with a red tilak on his forehead and a heavy gold bead necklace stands centre frame, hands clasped in front. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him on the left, a man in white kurta holds a long red-brown ceremonial pole topped by a purple and gold umbrella. On the right, a boy in a white shirt and purple trousers stands among a crowd, with other spectators and an orange and gold fabric panel behind. Swamiji (probable) is described by the orange turban, robes and long hair with gold bead necklace; his role is a sannyasi leading the procession.2005-12-31A photo of a procession with a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, long dark hair, red tilak, and a heavy gold bead necklace, smiling and standing beneath a purple and red fringed canopy umbrella on a red-and-gold pole. Beside him a man in a white shirt and white trousers with glasses and a black mala holds the same pole. Schoolgirls with white hair ribbons in white-collared uniforms and children in green sweaters crowd the foreground, with a painted decorated pillar at right. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed man with the gold necklace and turban, who is in person beneath the canopy.2005-12-31Outdoor procession photo. A man in white kurta with a black beaded mala and glasses holds a long red-and-gold pole supporting a purple-fringed canopy with red tassels. Beside him, a man in saffron-orange robes, orange head wrap with a red forehead mark, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with bells smiles and walks under the canopy. Behind them, young girls in green school uniforms and a woman stand among onlookers. The canopy's pole is decorated with gold and colourful embroidered panels. Partially visible building walls and a dark sign stand in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed figure with the orange head wrap, long hair, gold bell necklace and rudraksha-style adornments, shown under the procession canopy during the Brahmotsav.2005-12-31A photograph of a standing man in an orange saffron turban and orange wrap clothing, with a red tilak on his forehead, wearing a heavy gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant. He holds a tall wooden staff with a gold top and stands beside a procession carriage with orange and gold drapery overhead. Beside him a man in white kurta and white dhoti wears glasses and a black beaded mala and holds a red cloth. Several schoolchildren in white shirts and purple and green uniforms stand behind, watching the procession. The scene appears to be an outdoor festival procession.2005-12-31A photograph of an outdoor procession. In the centre, a smiling young man wears an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with a long tiered gold necklace and a garland of white flowers with red, green and blue stripes. Behind him, a man in white kurta and dark mala beads holds a tall pole of a large purple canopy with red tassels, and a trident-topped staff is visible at right. Around them, devotees in white clothes, including a woman with grey hair in white and a girl in a light sari, press close in a crowd beneath palm trees. Probable Swamiji cues: orange turban and robe, ornate gold necklace, flower garland, and long hair; the page indicates he is present at this procession, but identity is an appearance-based inference only.2005-12-31A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe standing beside a red-and-gold umbrella pole at an outdoor procession. He wears a heavy gold bead necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, and has long dark hair falling over his shoulders, with his hands clasped at his waist. Behind him stands a man in white kurta with a dark rudraksha-style mala and glasses, holding the pole, and a crowd of young girls in school uniforms, including one in a green cardigan and one in a white blouse. A red-and-white plastic bag reading Adish is visible at lower right. The page identifies the man as Swamiji. Based on the orange turban, long hair, gold necklace and saffron robes, he is a probable match for Swamiji, shown in person.2005-12-31Outdoor procession with devotees in white and saffron. Centre, a man with long dark hair and an orange turban and saffron robe wears a heavy gold necklace and stands with hands clasped, flanked by a woman in white with a white shawl and glasses holding a round red-and-gold plate bearing a blue and white emblem. Behind them, a man in white holds a long red pole with an ornate red-and-gold canopy, and women in white saris carry umbrellas and poles, with a red bunting banner in the background. A red-and-gold canopy and bunting frame the scene. The a person candidate has long hair, a saffron turban and robe and a gold necklace, but appearance alone is insufficient to confirm identity.2005-12-31December 31 20052005-12-31