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A procession on a dirt path lined with tall ceremonial umbrellas with red, blue and gold panels, decorated with white dove motifs, gold lotus designs and fringed tassels. Devotees in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis walk on both sides, carrying the poles. In the foreground a man in an orange robe wears a long gold-bead necklace with a gold pendant and gestures with his hand. Another man in an orange robe with long dark hair holds an umbrella pole on the right. Several people in white garments and orange sashes continue along the procession line under a bright sky.

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A procession on a dirt road in daylight. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long orange shawl wears a white and orange flower garland with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and his long hair is swept back under a dark head covering; he has a distinctive appearance and is a probable Swamiji. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis carry a golden trident-topped staff and a golden staff, while devotees in white dhotis and white garments with rudraksha malas walk alongside. Above them, ornate orange, green and multicolored ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges and red-and-orange flags are carried. A concrete wall lines the road behind the procession.2008-12-28A procession along a dirt path under bright daylight, with lines of devotees on both sides holding decorated umbrellas with red, yellow and blue fringed canopies. Men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with bead garlands stand at the left and right edges, some carrying long wooden poles. Women in white saris with orange shawls walk in the middle, and men in white dhotis and shirts follow behind. Red and orange flags and banners line the route, with a green tree and a low white building in the background.2008-12-23A street procession in a dusty village lane under a clear blue sky. Several saffron-robed monastics walk in front, carrying tall ornate umbrellas with blue, orange and gold panels, bird motifs and tassels, and a golden staff is held upright. A bearded elder in an orange wrap and a man in a turban-style orange headwear with rudraksha-style beads walk among them, while men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry the umbrellas and staff. Women in white and cream saris and men in white kurtas stand at the sides, with palm trees and decorative strings of lights above.2007-02-02Outdoor procession at a Brahmotsavam celebration under bright sunlight. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line, many wearing white and orange garlands and gold-toned necklaces; one man in the centre wears a white cloth turban and a white flower garland, hands folded. A man at left in white with a rudraksha mala holds a wooden umbrella pole. Above them stand a wooden-handled ceremonial ornate parasol with a golden trident-like staff, red, yellow and blue umbrellas with tassels and decorative motifs, and orange flags. Devotees in white and orange clothing surround the procession on a dusty ground. a person is a saffron-clad figure with swept-back long hair in the group, but his identity is uncertain from appearance.2008-12-30December 23 20082008-12-23A festival procession outdoors in bright daylight. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a white floral garland and a white and gold headpiece, holding his hands together in front of him. Beside him, a bald man in saffron robes with a gold-beaded garland stands next to a tall golden staff topped with a finial. Behind them, saffron-robed men hold colourful umbrellas with fringed edges and gold trim, and a man on the left in white holds a wooden umbrella pole with a rudraksha mala. Several people in white and yellow clothing walk in the background among tents and banners. The scene looks like a ratha-style procession with ceremonial umbrellas and staffs.2008-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path under a clear sky, with several colourful ceremonial parasols (red, green, yellow with gold motifs and fringed edges) held aloft on long poles. In the centre, a bearded man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot, with a younger saffron-clad person beside him wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha beads. Around them are men and women in white and yellow dhotis and saris, and a trident (trishul) carried up front. Trees and a stone wall form the background. The bearded central figure's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.2008-12-25A festival procession moves along a dirt path beneath trees, led by a row of colourful ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringes and emblems. A central figure in orange robes wears a long white flower garland and walks with his hands folded in front of him, flanked by saffron-clad sannyasis carrying staffs. Around them, men in white dhotis and white kurtas with yellow or orange shawls hold the umbrella poles, and a woman in a cream sari stands at left. A large grey rock stands at the left edge. Several people in white and orange surround the procession.2008-12-25A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path under a white canopy, carrying colourful ornate umbrellas and decorated standards with bird motifs and orange fringe. In the foreground, a man in orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and a second orange-clad figure with a white flower garland and a head wrap walks beside him. Behind them, men in white kurtas and women in white saris with orange shawls follow, some holding umbrella poles. Tents and a row of structures appear in the background.2008-12-27Outdoor procession with multicoloured ceremonial parasols in red, yellow, green and blue with tasselled fringes, carried above a group of people. A central man in saffron/orange robes wears a long white-and-pink flower garland, rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, with hands pressed together in greeting; he has a long swept-back hair and a tilak mark. Flanking him, saffron-clad attendants hold a golden trident staff and a golden staff with a ceremonial head. Behind them, people in white kurtas with saffron shawls and saffron flags walk through a street with trees and buildings.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 27 20082008-12-27