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A crowd of devotees in white shirts and trousers presses around a central figure in a saffron-orange robe who wears multiple flower garlands in yellow, white and red. Several men in white clothes hold garlands and reach toward the figure, while a man on the left raises a video camera. A white vehicle and a striped awning appear in the street behind the crowd, and many more onlookers stand at the back.

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Outdoor street scene during a crowded public procession in Tamil Nadu. A central figure in a red-orange robe and a bright orange-and-white garland stands surrounded by devotees; a man in a light-coloured garment holds a large saffron, yellow and white flower garland. Nearby men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with rudraksha malas, and a man in front raises a hand. On the left a cameraman films with a large Sony video camera on his shoulder. Behind them a white van, a striped purple-and-green canopy and a dense crowd fill the street. The central figure's face and identity are not established from appearance; the robed garland-wearing person is a devotee or honoured guest in an orange-red robe.2009-08-03August 03 20092009-08-03December 31 20092009-12-31August 03 20092009-08-03A dense outdoor crowd presses around a bald, white-bearded man in an orange-saffron robe, with a red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders. He is being guided through the throng by men in white shirts and dhotis, some with raised hands reaching toward him. A man in a white shirt and mask stands near, and a man in white holds a large garland of red flowers at right. Several men in white, some with gold wristwatches and bracelets, press in from all sides. a person cues: saffron robe and an ornate, distinctive presence, but the face is not clearly visible enough to confirm. The scene reads as a procession or public darshan, with people reaching out to touch or greet the central figure.2009-07-23August 03 20092009-08-03A dense outdoor crowd surrounds a bald, white-bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a red tilak on his forehead, who is being pressed forward and touched by devotees. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with his back to the camera holds a white flower garland, and to the right a man in an orange shawl holds a large red marigold garland. Several men in white shirts and dhotis press in around them, and a decorated float or ratha with a multicoloured canopy and silver frame is visible at the top. a person: the saffron robe and white beard are the only cues present, so identity remains uncertain.2009-07-23December 31 20092009-12-31August 11 20092009-08-11August 03 20092009-08-03A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long white and pink flower garland walks along a paved path, pointing forward with his right hand. He has long dark hair swept back. Around him, men and women in white dhotis and white shirts walk barefoot and gesture, some wearing lanyards and rudraksha-style necklaces. A woman in a white sari behind carries a brass plate of offerings. To the right, a grey elephant with a rider stands near a banner showing a smiling woman in orange. A camera operator filming on the left and a blue-roofed shelter in the background complete the outdoor procession scene.2009-07-11A dense crowd during a procession under red and orange umbrellas and ceremonial poles. At centre, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Around him, devotees in white shirts and blue checked shirts press forward, some raising hands, while camera operators with video and DSLR rigs film from the foreground. Red and orange umbrellas and flags fill the upper frame. The central figure shows distinctive saffron robes and garland cues, so this is a person presence in person.2018-03-05