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Outdoor procession on a dirt road at a festival, with bright sunlight and shade from trees. In the centre a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban walks forward with a long rudraksha mala, looking toward a group of women. Behind him, several white-clad men carry decorated multicoloured parasols with tassels, and a drummer in white holds a drum. On the left, two Western-looking visitors in white and beige kurta-style clothing stand watching, a woman in beige and a man in white. On the right, two women in pink and beige saris stand near the procession. A large red banner with Kannada text and portraits of smiling men hangs behind the parasols, and marigold garlands decorate a tent on the left.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path at an ashram event. A figure in orange robes with a saffron-orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands in the centre, receiving a bow from an elderly woman in a pale gold sari. Behind them, ceremonial umbrellas in red, blue and gold, with peacock motifs, are held over the path, and a man in white dhoti and a shawl walks in the background. Marigold garlands hang along a canopy at left, and a large banner at right shows a smiling portrait of a figure in orange with a turban, alongside portraits of other men and Hindu temple artwork. A woman in a magenta sari stands at the right edge. Several people in white and gold clothing line the path. Trees and palms surround the scene.2007-01-30Outdoor procession on a dirt road at an ashram. A man in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands centre-right, extending his hand toward a woman in a magenta sari with gold border who bows low. Behind them, attendants in white dhotis and shirts hold ornate multicoloured umbrellas with tassels and gold emblems. On the left, an elderly woman in beige clothes with a red shawl watches. A banner on the right shows portraits and text in Kannada script. Trees and a hanging banner frame the scene under bright daylight.2007-01-30A dirt path outside a whitewashed building with palm and tree foliage behind. Two men in saffron-orange robes walk toward the camera: the left one has long dark hair and a saffron shawl, the right one has a shaved head, a saffron wrap and a large gold necklace with beads. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and saris attend, and colourful umbrellas with multicoloured tassels and fringe stand in the scene. Some attendants hold umbrella poles. The right-hand figure shows distinctive ceremonial adornments, but his face and identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role only as a robed sannyasi.2007-02-02 +1 copiesDecember 30 20062006-12-30A procession outdoors under ceremonial umbrellas. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a flower garland, walks forward; the cues are distinctive but the identity is an appearance-based candidate only, so it is labelled Swamiji (probable). Behind him, a young man in an orange shawl carries a brass tray of yellow flowers, while men in white dhotis and shirts with rosettes walk beside colourful fringed umbrellas printed with a temple design. A man on the right in white holds a video camera and wears an orange shawl. Red and orange festoons and marigold garlands hang overhead.2007-01-30A procession on a dirt path between trees and a red-roofed building. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, bare-footed, with a shaved head, holds a brass vessel-like offering and wears a yellow-and-white flower garland and beaded necklaces. Surrounding him, several people in saffron and orange garments walk alongside, and attendants in white dhotis and white clothing carry tall decorated ceremonial standards with orange and red fringed banners. A multicoloured umbrella with a golden finial and a brass ceremonial staff are visible above the group. A woman in white with an orange shawl walks at the right edge holding a standard.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a white-washed building with a small signboard in Kannada script. Two colourful striped umbrellas with gold finials are carried by men in white dhotis with yellow shawls. A figure in orange robes holds a decorated offering tray with flowers and a garland at the centre. Two saffron-robed figures stand nearby, one with a rudraksha mala, and a man in orange draped cloth bows. Devotees in white stand behind, a drummer plays a large frame drum at right, and a wind player is visible at left. Rose petals scatter the ground. A banner with a portrait hangs on the building at right.2009-12-30A procession on a dirt path outdoors under a cloudy sky. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white-and-orange flower garland walks barefoot, with a person cue of swept-back long hair and saffron clothing. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry a tall trident-like staff and a red-and-gold ceremonial canopy with embroidered fabric panels. Behind them, men and women in white clothing walk along. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings on a banana leaf. Trees, a parked white van and a rocky hill appear in the background.2008-11-11Outdoor procession on a dirt road beside white-walled buildings and palm trees. Two men in saffron-orange robes walk toward the centre; the taller one has long dark hair and holds his hand near his face, while the shaved-headed one wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Behind them, attendants in white clothing and orange shawls carry multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas with tassels and decorative motifs. Several children in white stand among them holding umbrella poles, and a woman in a white sari with a pattern stands at left. A parked silver car sits behind the group.2007-02-02 +1 copiesFebruary 02 20072007-02-02A procession on a dirt road walks past banana plants and a low building under a dusky sky. Four ornate, colourful parasols with floral and peacock-motif panels lead the group. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls carry a brass vessel and a long staff. At centre, a figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold chain walks barefoot. Behind, a bald man in a red-orange cloth with gold necklaces holds a tray, and a bearded man in orange robes walks at right beside a man in white with a rudraksha mala and yellow sash. A woman in white with a headscarf walks among them, and a trident is visible in the background.2010-01-02A street procession moves along a dusty village road lined with palm trees and small shops. In the foreground, a woman in an orange saffron sari with a gold necklace and an orange head covering walks ahead of the group. Behind her, several men in white dhotis and white kurtas carry long poles supporting purple-fringed ceremonial umbrellas decorated with red trim and ornate panels. A decorated ribbon banner and a round red-and-gold shield emblem with a white bird are visible. Bystanders in casual shirts, dhotis and caps watch from the roadside, and colourful flags fly on tall poles at the right.2005-12-31