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Outdoor photograph of a central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and a gold chain, walking barefoot on dry ground while holding a long thin staff. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with lanyards and badges walk on either side and behind him, several with yellow and orange rosettes pinned to their shirts. Behind them stands a striped canvas pavilion with purple, green and maroon panels under a cloudy sky. The scene reads as a procession at an open-air event; no readable names appear apart from the copyright text, which is excluded.

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Outdoor photograph of a ceremony on bare earth under a striped awning and a cloudy evening sky. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban wears a long multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace, and stands barefoot with head lowered. Around him, many men in white dhotis and white shirts stand close, several wearing yellow and red rosette badges and lanyards; one holds a trident-like staff upright, and another holds a small trident. A young girl in white stands among them. Behind the crowd, more people and a row of colourful bunting are visible. Several onlookers have their hands folded in namaskar.2007-08-17Outdoors at dusk on bare, dry ground, a central figure in an orange-red robe and matching orange turban stands barefoot with eyes lowered and hands joined, wearing a long white-and-pink flower garland. Around this figure, a ring of people in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar or folded hands, several wearing yellow and multicoloured rosette badges. Behind them a crowd of devotees, many in white, stands under a striped tent canopy with an overcast, lightly clouded sky. The scene appears to be a formal reception or inauguration gathering.2007-08-17Outdoor photo at an open-air event under a striped canopy and dramatic sky. A central figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and upper cloth with an orange turban wears a long white-and-multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, holding fruit and smiling. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts stand closely; one on the left carries a steel tray of flowers, fruit and offerings, another at right holds a ceremonial staff, and several wear rudraksha malas and yellow-and-white ribbon rosettes. A brass ritual lamp stands on the dirt ground. Crowd of about 20 visible people.2007-08-17A photograph of an outdoor gathering on bare dry ground under a cloudy evening sky, with colourful striped tent canopies at the back. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap wears a white and orange floral garland and a red-and-white flower garland, standing barefoot with hands folded. Around them, a ring of men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in respectful greeting, and one older man in white kneels at the right holding a trident-tipped staff. Some attendees wear yellow rosette badges, and others wear rudraksha malas. The scene suggests a public inauguration-style reception or devotional welcome.2007-08-17Outdoor photograph on bare dirt ground at dusk under a cloudy sky. A central figure in an orange-red robe and matching red turban stands with head bowed, a flower garland around the neck and a long staff or rod planted before them. Around them a large crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, several wearing yellow or red rosette badges. Striped canopy tents line the background.2007-08-17Outdoors on bare dry ground under a cloudy evening sky, a central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban stands holding a tall staff, wearing a multi-coloured flower garland and gold necklace. Around him, a ring of men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some holding small plates or trays with yellow offerings. Several wear rosette-style ribbons on their shirts. Behind them, striped tent canopies and a small crowd of people fill the background. The atmosphere suggests a devotional reception or welcome ceremony.2007-08-17Outdoors on bare brown earth under a dusky, cloudy sky, a central figure in a saffron-orange robe and a matching orange turban bows forward, holding a long walking staff with a metal tip. A garland of white and multicoloured flowers hangs around the neck, with a gold necklace visible. Around them a large crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands in a ring, many with hands pressed together in namaste and some wearing rosette badges. Striped canopy tents line the background, and a few onlookers in colourful clothing stand at the right edge.2007-08-17Outdoor procession on dusty ground under a clear sky with palms and scrub behind. A figure in an orange-red sanyasi robe and bright orange-red headwrap wears a long white flower garland and walks beside a long-handled umbrella. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing lanyard badges, walk alongside. A man at left has a bare torso and orange cloth, another in a white kurta holds a bead mala, and a man in grey striped shirt walks at right. Striped and multicoloured umbrellas with blue and orange panels and a bird emblem are raised overhead, with tasselled fringes visible at top right.2007-08-17Outdoor procession on a dirt path under colourful striped umbrellas. At centre, a man with a bright orange turban and long dark hair wears an orange robe, a heavy white and red flower garland, a gold pendant and rudraksha beads, and walks barefoot. Crowds of men in white shirts and white dhotis surround him, many wearing rudraksha malas, some with yellow and red rosettes pinned to their shirts. One man on the left points forward, another at right holds a bracelet-wrapped wrist near the frame edge. Dry grass and trees appear in the background.2007-08-17Outdoors on bare dry ground under a striped tent canopy and a cloudy sky, a figure in an orange saffron robe and matching orange turban, wearing a white-and-multicolour flower garland and a gold necklace, stoops forward and holds a long staff or rod while pressing into the earth. Around this central figure stand a large ring of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many with hands pressed together in namaskar or holding walking sticks, several wearing round rosette badges with ribbons. A young girl in white stands among them. The scene appears to be a ground-breaking or rite at an inauguration event, with the people standing in a circle around the central figure.2007-08-17Outdoor photograph at dusk of a ritual on bare earth. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban, wearing a multicolour flower garland and a red flower garland, stands with a hand raised near the face while holding a white flower. Around the figure, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some carrying brass trays of offerings. Scattered marigold petals, white flower petals and small oil lamps lie on the ground in front of a short upright pole. A striped tent canopy and a cloudy evening sky are behind the crowd, and a few onlookers in the background are standing or seated.2007-08-17A photograph of an outdoor procession on dirt ground under a partly cloudy sky with palm trees behind. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a red headband walks barefoot and is flanked closely by men in white shirts and white dhotis. Several men wear rudraksha malas and small red or white pieces of cloth. A man on the left wears a white vest and red waist cloth with a pink headband, and a man on the right in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala. A street banner and a flagpole with orange flags appear in the background, with a tall dais or structure at left. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed central figure with long hair and rudraksha-adorned companions, shown walking in the procession.2006-11-13