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A procession descends a steep red-painted stone staircase between railings, with onlookers at the top. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace leads, carrying a brass pot. Behind him, a bald man in white dhoti and a red-and-white shawl walks barefoot, and a man beneath a red canopy holds a ceremonial umbrella. Several women in white saris with yellow borders carry brass kalashas with green leaves. A man in white kurta with a red-stained shirt and a child stand at the right edge. Several men and women of mixed ages are seen. Painted red marks and flower petals are visible on some clothes. This appears to be a temple procession with kalashas and an umbrella.

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Photograph of a procession descending a red-painted stone staircase lined with metal railings and onlookers. In the foreground a woman in an orange saffron sari with a rudraksha-style bead necklace walks down the steps, with long dark hair and a red bindi, while a man in white dhoti and shirt with red-stained streaks walks beside her. Behind them several people in white and yellow clothing carry brass kalasha pots on their heads and in their hands, and a figure holds a red and gold umbrella overhead. Other devotees wear white with red and yellow powder marks. A small boy in a white t-shirt watches from the right, and a man in white kurta stands at the far right edge. Overhead spectators line the upper railings under a pale sky.2010-10-17A crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, stands on a red-painted stepped platform under a pale overcast sky. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a red-and-white garland walks with hands folded in greeting. Beside her, two men in saffron-orange robes hold flower garlands, and two large umbrellas are raised above the group, one red and one multicoloured. Some people have red and pink powder on their faces and clothes. Children stand at the edges of the steps.2010-10-17Outdoor photo of a procession descending red concrete stadium steps under a red and gold ceremonial umbrella held by a saffron-robed attendant. A central figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a red-orange flower garland, walking with bare feet. Behind him, a shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron stands beside attendants in white dhotis with maroon-striped borders and yellow shawls. Several devotees with faces and clothes smeared in pink and purple powder. A priest holds a brass vessel. Overcast sky and empty seating rows in the background.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A procession climbs red-painted concrete stadium steps under an overcast sky. A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-white garland walks beneath a red, green and gold ceremonial umbrella with fringe. Beside her, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe walks with hands folded. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and red marks carry items, one holding a brass vessel and another with a pink-stained head. Women in saris, some in yellow and white, line the steps. Tiers of empty seats fill the background.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A procession of devotees descends red stone steps outdoors under an overcast sky. At the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe wears a long red-and-yellow flower garland and walks barefoot-style in sandals beneath a red and multicolour fringed parasol held over him. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis walk in front, and men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and red-and-white borders carry a golden kalasha-style vessel and garlands. Several participants have pink and red coloured powder on their faces and heads, and a woman in a brown top and grey trousers stands at the left, also marked with colour. A child in white with a yellow shawl stands at the bottom left.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor Dasara celebration on red-painted stone steps under an overcast sky. Several saffron-robed sannyasis and ascetics walk up the steps, including one in orange with a garland and another in a red-orange cloth with flower garlands. Two attendants in white dhotis hold large ornate red and multicoloured parasols above the group. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands on the steps, and to the right a woman in a green sari and a man in a white kurta and yellow shawl stand among devotees in white ritual clothes, some with coloured powder on their faces. Children and onlookers in casual clothing crowd the sides of the steps.2010-10-17A photograph of a religious procession climbing a wide red-painted stone staircase outdoors under a pale sky. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment, a long red-and-white flower garland, and a gold necklace, walking barefoot beside a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes carrying a flower garland. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella is held above the group at left. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and red-marked foreheads, plus onlookers in casual clothes including children, watch or follow. One attendant in white with a red-striped shawl stands on the steps at right holding a ceremonial object. The man at centre's appearance matches the probable Swamiji description (long hair, saffron clothing, garland and gold necklace), though this is an appearance-based label only.2010-10-17Outdoor photograph of a ceremonial procession descending stone steps at a water tank. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long garland of white, red and yellow flowers and a gold necklace, walking barefoot. Beside him, a figure in orange robes carries a tray of offerings, and a shaved-headed priest in orange with an orange head wrap and gold necklaces also carries a tray. A red-and-gold parasol is held over the group. Behind them, people in white dress and lanyards, some in white garments, walk and watch along the steps, with a figure in an orange robe holding a long staff at left. Trees and a crowd are visible in the background. Appearance-based candidate: a person in the centre, in saffron robes with a flower garland and gold necklace, a ceremonial procession role.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17