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Night procession at an outdoor ashram setting lit by strings of red, green and white lights. A central figure in a deep maroon turban and maroon-and-gold robe, wearing layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a large gold pendant, walks forward holding a silver trident with a garland of white flowers and tassels. Behind them, several people in orange and saffron robes and dark garments raise hands in greeting. Visible crowd of around ten people, some partially hidden.

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Night procession photograph with colourful string lights strung on poles behind. In the centre, a woman in a red turban with a red bindi walks with eyes lowered, wearing a red-and-gold garment, a gold necklace, a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a white flower garland draped over her shoulder, holding a silver trident. Behind her, several people in orange and red saffron clothing and dark headwear walk in step, some holding a long gold-tipped staff. Some faces are partly covered by masks or cloths. Visible people number about seven or more.2015-11-19Night procession photo at an outdoor event lit by rows of colourful round lights in red, blue, green and white. A central figure in a deep red turban with a red bindi, wearing a long rust-red garment, a thick multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and a large gold pendant necklace, smiles while holding a tall silver-tipped ceremonial staff and a silver ritual implement. A white floral garland drapes over the shoulder. Behind, a few people in orange and saffron clothing and a masked figure in black walk along, some holding small items. The setting is dark, with lamps and pillars in the background.2015-11-19A smiling man in an orange-red turban and saffron-red robe stands at night in front of colourful fairy lights, holding a silver trident in his right hand. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a heavy gold pendant and white and red flower garlands, with a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him a shaved-headed man in an orange-gold garment holds a gold-topped pole, and at left a woman in red and gold sari stands near a gold-accented bangle display. A dark building with lit windows appears in the background. The temple-style procession setting suggests a night ritual outing. Visible signage reads a2015-11-19Night outdoor procession in a festive setting strung with multicolored string lights. A central man in a deep red-orange turban and matching saffron-red garment, with a long beaded rudraksha-style mala, a large gold pendant necklace, gold earrings and bangles, smiles while holding a polished silver trident (trishul) upright, with a garland of white flowers and red beads draped over his shoulder. Behind him a second man in orange-and-gold attire stands near a tall gold pole, and partially visible people in red and orange robes appear at the edges. Dark trees and a building form the background. The centre figure shows distinctive ceremonial cues but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2015-11-19Night procession photographed with a bright light flare and blurred multicolour string lights in the background. A person in the centre wears a rust-orange turban, a red-orange shawl draped over a gold-bordered garment, a long gold chain and a heavy rudraksha mala, and smiles while holding a tall silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial. A few other people in orange and dark clothing stand behind and to the side, one wearing a face covering. Garlands of white flowers hang across the shoulders. The mood is festive and ceremonial. Appearance-based label: a person, a turbaned figure in orange with rudraksha mala and gold chain, carrying a ceremonial staff in a procession.2015-11-19Night photograph of a smiling man in a maroon-red turban and maroon-red robe with a gold-and-saffron border, holding a silver trident aloft. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a large gold pendant, gold bangles and a white jasmine garland, and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him strings of multicoloured fairy lights are visible, with a second robed attendant in red and a lamp nearby.2015-11-19November 19 20152015-11-19November 19 20152015-11-19A smiling person in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe with gold-yellow sash bands stands at night holding a tall silver trident staff. Long brown rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial pendant hang on the chest, and a white and pink flower garland drapes over the shoulder. Blurred colored string lights and a second robed figure stand behind in a procession-like setting.2015-11-19November 19 20152015-11-19A smiling man in a deep red-maroon turban and maroon-orange robe walks outdoors at night, holding a silver trident in his right hand. He wears multiple strands of rudraksha-style brown beads, a gold pendant necklace, gold bangles and a white flower garland with green and red accents over his shoulders. Strings of multicolored round lights in red, green, blue and white are strung behind him. Another person in maroon clothing is partly visible at the left edge. The scene suggests a procession or outdoor ceremony. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable) in a procession, carrying a trident, wearing a turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace.2015-11-19Nighttime procession scene with colourful string lights blurred in the background. Centre, a smiling man in a maroon-red turban and maroon-red robe holds a silver trident aloft; he wears a long green-beaded mala and a pendant. Beside him, a man on the right in dark robes with a shaved head and beaded necklace walks alongside. A figure in white-and-gold cloth stands at the left edge. The appearance of the central figure with his turban, robe, trident and garlands suggests a candidate for a person, shown in a procession role. Greenery and a vehicle are faintly visible behind.2015-11-16