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Outdoor procession on a red earth path beneath a large spreading tree, with a white ornamental tower at right. In the foreground a man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-embroidered border walks barefoot at the front, followed by a sannyasi in full orange wrap and another in orange. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts walk in step, one carrying a small bag, and a white-bearded man with a bare upper body and walking stick steps forward at right. Colorful parasol-like canopies or decorated umbrellas are visible in the background above the crowd, and a few small offerings sit near the left edge. The scene suggests a devotional walk or festival procession among ashram devotees and sannyasis.

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A photograph of a walking procession outdoors beneath a large tree, with colourful striped umbrellas and a white temple pillar behind. In the centre, a man with short grey hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold-trimmed border and gold wristwatch, walking beside another monk in a deep orange-red robe with bare head. At the right, an elderly bare-chested man with a long white beard and glasses, wearing a white loincloth, walks with a wooden cane. On the left a man in white shirt and trousers wears a blue rosette badge. Behind them, other men in white dhotis and shirts and monks in orange walk along the path.2007-01-30A 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 photo of a procession on a terracotta-paved courtyard under a tree, with decorated umbrellas in orange, red and blue behind. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a tilak wears a bright orange robe with gold embroidered border and walks barefoot while touching his nose. Beside him, a bald monk in a deep orange shawl walks with them. Around them are other saffron-robed monks, a man in white with a blue and white rosette badge on the left, and men in pale shirts and trousers. A pink tower stands at the right. The central figure has distinctive long hair, a tilak and a saffron robe with gold trim, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance-based candidate walking in a procession. Roughly 10 visible people.2007-01-30August 09 20072007-08-09Outdoor procession on dry dirt ground beneath a yellow and orange ceremonial canopy with fringed tassels. A bearded man in saffron robes with a green-bordered shawl walks at left. Centre, a man with an orange turban and long dark hair, wearing a saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot in an orange robe. Beside him, a man in a red-orange robe and orange turban leans on a walking stick. On the right, a clean-shaven man in white shirt and dhoti walks barefoot, and a man in white with glasses and an orange shawl walks beside him. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls follow, some holding flowers.2006-12-31Outdoor procession at a hilltop temple complex with a white domed structure behind. Several colourful striped umbrellas with tassels are held above a group walking forward. In the foreground, a bald man in a bright orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace gestures with one hand, with a white-clad attendant beside him. To the left, an elderly bearded man with white hair, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti-style cloth, walks with a wooden staff. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis, a man in a white head cloth, and devotees in white and orange move through the crowd. Dust and dry ground are visible underfoot. Figures on the far right include more orange-clad people.2007-01-30A photograph of an outdoor procession beneath a row of ornate, colourful parasols with red, orange and blue panels and gold-edged tassels, hung with red and white garlands above a white temple structure. In the foreground a bald, bearded elderly man with glasses wears only a white dhoti and holds a white cloth. Beside him a shaved-headed man in a white shawl and cap walks alongside. The central figure is a bald man in a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders, wearing a beaded necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind them, several people in orange robes and white clothing follow, including a man with long hair and an orange turban-like cloth and a man wearing a white shawl.2007-01-30Outdoor procession at a hilltop ashram on a sunny day. A bald, bearded elder with a long white beard, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti and white shoulder cloth, walks with a cane near the centre. Beside him, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe with a ceremonial necklace walks forward, and a saffron-robed sannyasi with long hair follows. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk nearby, one wearing a rosette badge. Above them, several large ceremonial umbrellas in red, orange and blue with gold emblems are held aloft. A white stone archway and temple structure stand in the background among trees.2007-01-30Outdoor procession at a temple-style building with white pillars and strung flower garlands. Several saffron-robed monks walk in the centre, the foremost a bald man in a full orange shawl with a red bindi and beaded necklace, a hand resting on his chest. Beside him an orange-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala and a bald man in white dhoti. Behind them a white-bearded, bare-chested elderly man holds a white towel and walks with a cane. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry red, orange and blue ceremonial umbrellas with gold fringe. Hills and a hazy landscape appear in the background.2007-01-30Outdoor photograph of a religious gathering under a tree beside a stepped temple structure with scaffolding. Several decorative umbrellas with multicoloured panels and tassels are raised above the crowd, one reading a printed Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. On the left, a man with long dark hair and a beard wears white robes and a long white wrap, with a second man in white beside him. In the centre, a bare-backed man with a white-bearded elder wears a white dhoti and saffron cloth. A figure with a bare back and a green and red-bordered cloth stands facing them. On the right, a man in saffron robes with a golden-embroidered shawl and a sannyasi in saffron stand near a man in white with a sash who gestures upward. Several other people in saffron and white crowd the scene.2007-01-30Outdoor photo of a crowd of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees gathered under a canopy of colourful umbrellas with red, orange and blue tassels. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a white dhoti and shawl, standing beside an older man in white dhoti and white shawl. To the right, a bald, bare-chested elderly man with a white beard wears only a white dhoti. Other men in orange robes surround them, one wearing an orange turban and a rudraksha mala. Behind them stand a white temple gateway with decorative spires and a leafy tree. A man in a yellow-bordered dhoti stands at the right edge.2007-01-30Outdoor procession at a temple-like complex with a white ornate structure behind. A line of colourful canopy umbrellas (red, orange, blue, green with gold trim and tassels) shades the walkers. In the centre-right foreground, a bald man in a saffron-orange shawl with a red forehead mark and a beaded necklace gestures with his right hand while walking. Beside him, a man with a long swept-back hairstyle wears an orange robe and garland. On the left, an elderly bearded man with bare torso and white cloth wraps stands near a woman in white with gold trim. Several other saffron-robed sadhus and white-clad devotees follow in the crowd. a person: the centre-right man has a shaved head and orange robe with a red forehead mark, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2007-01-30