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Outdoor procession at an ashram grounds with a decorated canopy arch topped by an Om emblem, painted in pink, blue and white. Multicoloured parasols are carried over the group. A man in a saffron-orange robe walks at the centre, flanked by men in white dhotis and shirts; one bare-chested man in a white dhoti carries a plate of flowers. Banana leaves, shrubs and a small white shrine stand nearby, with a tent or stage backdrop behind.

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Outdoor photo of a procession at a decorated gateway with an ornate arched top in blue, white and orange, flanked by banana leaves and colourful umbrellas. Many men in white dhotis and shirts, some with rosettes on their chests, carry woven baskets of fruit and flowers. A few men in saffron or orange robes and shaved heads walk among them, and a bare-chested man with a shawl stands near the centre. Green and purple tarpaulin roofing, a white lattice screen and palm and shrub foliage surround the path, with a small white shrine-like pillar on the right.2007-01-30Outdoor photo of a procession near an ornate decorated canopy shrine with a painted arch and garlanded banana leaves. Several colourful umbrellas with blue, orange and green panels and white dove motifs are held over the group. Monks in saffron and orange robes walk among men in white dhotis and kurtas, and a bare-chested man wears a rudraksha mala. A man in a light blue shirt with a rosette badge stands in the foreground. A white-bearded figure in orange robes is central, and a person in a white turban walks nearby. Dirt ground, potted plants and a white pillared shrine are in the background.2007-01-30January 01 20072007-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path at an ashram-style grounds. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe walks barefoot beneath a multicoloured umbrella, with a second umbrella held over a white-clad priest in an orange shawl who carries a silver kalasha with flowers on top. Other men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk alongside, and a uniformed police officer stands behind a fence. Red and orange bunting hangs across the scene, with a red canopy and palm trees behind.2007-08-09A photograph of a procession climbing white stone steps at an outdoor shrine beneath a large tree, with white pillars and pink temple-style structures behind. Colourful umbrellas with red, green and blue panels and gold tassels are held over the group, and strings of marigold garlands hang overhead. In the centre, a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace walks beside another man in orange robes. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a blue rosette walks at the left, and a bare-chested elderly man with a long white beard and white loincloth leans on a cane at the right. Several devotees in white and orange follow.2007-01-30Outdoor procession at a hilltop ashram beneath a white arched gateway topped with an Om symbol, with large multicoloured umbrellas and a red garland strung overhead. A central figure in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklace smiles and holds the robe at the chest, walking beside a man in a white cloth wrap and white dhoti. Around them are many saffron-robed sannyasis, some with orange turbans, and white-clad devotees. A woman in a red-and-blue dress holds a small child. A pale statue of an elephant with a garland stands near a temple spire among trees.2007-01-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and bunting. A man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a shawl walks in the foreground, flanked by a man in a white shirt and grey trousers. Behind them, attendants in saffron and white carry multicoloured umbrellas and staffs; one holds a bouquet of flowers. A young man in a yellow and brown top walks among them, and a white-clad man in the right foreground is partially visible. Tents with colourful fabric stalls line the background. Sandals rest on the ground.2007-08-09Outdoor procession at an ashram with a white arched gateway and a large shady tree behind. Many people in orange and saffron robes crowd around, with several carrying colourful striped umbrellas with tassels. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti and white shawl holds hands with a bald man in a bright orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, who is adjusting his shawl. Other devotees in white clothes and orange scarves surround them, and a decorated pink elephant figure with red garlands stands at the right edge. A bearded man in white is partly visible at the far left.2007-01-30A large procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees and banana plants under a clear blue sky. Several men carry tall poles supporting ornate umbrella-like canopies (chatras) with red, yellow and green panels decorated with floral and paisley motifs and blue emblems, and fringed tassels. Many participants wear white shirts and dhotis, while others wear saffron and orange robes and garlands. One man in front stands with hands folded in anjali. An orange banner runs along the left edge of the frame. The scene resembles a ceremonial procession with devotees accompanying the canopies.2009-01-01January 30 20072007-01-30A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and bunting. In the centre, a figure with long, swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron garment with gold border and a white flower garland, walking beneath a red and multicoloured parasol with tassels and an ornate finial. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk barefoot, several with orange sashes, and a woman in white with a yellow-orange shawl stands at the right edge. Other parasols and a small decorated structure appear in the background. The figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) through long hair, saffron ornate clothing and a garland, and he is walking in a procession.2007-01-01Outdoor photo of a procession on a dirt path lined with saplings and a small stone structure. Several multicoloured umbrellas with fringed edges, one reading Dhyanapeetam, are carried over the group. A bare-headed saffron-robed sannyasi in front holds his palms together in namaste, wearing a saffron shawl with a gold chain. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl walks, and another man in white stands behind. Robed monks in saffron and men in white kurtas follow in a crowd, with a few in dark shirts. Crowd of many people visible.2007-01-30