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Outdoor procession with a crowd of devotees and many decorated umbrellas in yellow, pink, teal and striped colours with silver tassels. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-red robe, red turban and gold necklaces, with a large white flower garland around his neck, holds a ceremonial staff and walks forward. Other men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange saffron cloths walk beside him, some wearing rudraksha malas. Women and children in saffron, pink and orange saris and dresses line the path. Trees and a parked car are visible behind the crowd.

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December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession under a crowd of colourful decorated umbrellas in pink, yellow, green, blue and orange, with ornate umbrella tops. A man in a rust-red turban and dark red-brown robe, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a white flower garland and gold bangles, smiles and raises one hand while walking among devotees. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron cloths carry poles and wear rudraksha malas, and women in saris and jewellery walk nearby. Probable Swamiji in the procession with cues of a turban, ornate gold necklaces and a saffron-toned robe, in a crowded street procession.2016-12-23Outdoor procession under a canopy of colourful decorated umbrellas in red, yellow, blue and pink, with a crowd of devotees around. At center a man in a rust-orange robe and tall orange-red turban holds a silver trident aloft; he wears a large pink-and-white flower garland, layered rudraksha malas and an ornate gold pendant necklace, and smiles broadly. Around him a woman in a green sari and orange shawl, a woman in turquoise, men in white dhotis with gold borders and a boy in orange robes walk alongside. Shaved heads and tilak marks are visible among the crowd.2016-12-03A procession on a stone-paved path under trees, with decorative hanging ornaments and large red and white ceremonial umbrellas overhead. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red robe with a red-orange turban, a large gold-and-white ceremonial necklace and a white flower garland walks forward while holding a tall trident (trishul). He is accompanied by men in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis, some with rudraksha malas and forehead markings, and women in colourful saris (pink, green, red) lining the path with raised hands. Children in red shirts stand at the right, and a man in white holds a red umbrella at far right. Ritual procession with trident-bearing leader.2016-12-03A festival procession moves along a palm-lined path under decorated umbrellas in purple, red, and yellow-gold. At the centre, a man with a tall red-and-gold turban and a rust-red robe wears a heavy gold necklace and a white-and-pink garland, and he holds a trident-like staff. Around him, saffron-clad devotees wear beaded rudraksha malas, and women in orange, pink and gold saris walk alongside. A figure in a white dhoti stands behind the centre figure, and a shaved-headed boy in saffron is at right. The appearance of the central figure with his turban, distinctive gold ornamentation and ceremonial dress is a probable match for Swamiji, though the identity is uncertain.2016-12-03Outdoor procession under a canopy of ornately decorated colourful umbrellas on a paved path. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl wears a red-and-gold turban, a large rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, and holds a tall staff. Around him, a bare-chested young man in orange-gold cloth with a long-haired style and rudraksha beads stands near a woman in a brown-red sari with beads. Women in red, orange, green and grey saris line the left, and a man in a white dhoti stands beside a child in orange. Attendees in black shirts and devotees in white stand behind. The scene suggests a ritual procession with devotees gathered around the central figure. a person identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-12-03A festive outdoor procession under palm trees, with many ornate umbrellas in yellow, blue, orange and red overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, wearing a large gold ceremonial necklace, a rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, smiles while holding a tall trident-like staff. Around him, devotees in saffron, maroon, white and turquoise clothing walk closely together, including a bare-chested man with mala beads and several children in orange and white. a person is a probable candidate for the central figure based on the distinctive turban, gold necklace and garland, though this remains an appearance-based label. The scene appears to be a ceremonial procession.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A festival procession moves along a paved path through a crowd, shaded by ornate umbrellas with pink, yellow, blue and gold fringed canopies. A bearded man in a red-brown shawl and dhoti stands at the centre, wearing a thick gold necklace, a large rudraksha-style mala with a white floral garland, and a red-orange turban, holding a tall ceremonial staff. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange cloths, and bare-chested attendants with sandalwood markings, walk alongside devotees, while people in pink and orange clothing and children crowd the scene.2016-12-03A festive procession along a stone-paved path with many devotees. Centre frame, a man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban walks with a long wooden staff, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala; a bearded figure with long dark hair and ornate gold adornments, a person by visible cues, is shown in a maroon robe and ornate gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala. Around him, women in red, green and blue saris and men in white dhotis and saffron cloths join in. Large decorated parasols in red, yellow, blue and purple, some with mirror work, shade the group, and one bare-chested young man in saffron and gold cloth walks at right.2016-12-03A festive outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm trees. A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe, gold-and-bead garlands and a large gold pendant stands at the centre, holding a silver trident-like staff, with a red-and-white turban on his head. Surrounding him, women in red, green, and gold saris and men in orange and white dhotis clap and raise their hands in greeting. Colourful umbrellas in yellow, red, and blue with mirrored trim shade the crowd. A young man in the foreground has a painted forehead and bare upper body, extending his arms. The centre figure's appearance matches the presentation of the a person, shown here in procession and receiving devotees.2016-12-03