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A procession outdoors under trees: a central figure in a red shawl and a dark wide-brimmed hat, wearing layered gold and bead necklaces, bangles and a red-and-gold garland, walks beneath a red, orange and pink fringed umbrella on a long pole while raising both hands in greeting. Around him, men in orange and saffron dhotis with bare upper bodies, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings walk alongside, one carrying a brass tray of offerings and another holding a bundle of flowers. A man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth stands near the centre-right, and a metal railing is visible at left.

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A procession outdoors under a red and yellow ceremonial canopy with fringed tassels and red banners. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a red and white flower garland, a large gold necklace and gold armbands, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry tall silver staffs and a silver-and-red ornamental object, while others in saffron robes walk behind. A man on the right has white tripundra markings on his forehead and a flower-decorated silver item. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, a gold necklace, a red garland and saffron clothing; he is shown in procession with attendants.2016-07-19Outdoor photo on a tree-lined path beside red-walled buildings and a green gate. A central man wears a dark tall turban-style headwrap with a gold ornament, a red bindi and sandalwood-coloured tilak, and an orange-red robe with long beaded rudraksha-style necklaces. To his left, a man in orange-red robes with a yellow edge, a tilak and dark beads walks beside him. On the right, a man in orange-red robes and bead malas raises a long rod overhead. The central figure's appearance and turban cues are consistent with a person, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-03-01 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt path under colourful fringed umbrellas in red, blue, green and yellow with tassels. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a wooden umbrella pole at left. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk with gold-tone necklaces, one carrying a tall golden staff topped with a trident-like finial. At right, a man with long dark hair, a red flower garland and gold ornaments wears a cream shawl with gold border and smiles with raised palms, a person in procession, presented as a sannyasi receiving honour in a procession. Behind him, orange-robed attendants and a man with a beard and an orange flag at the edge.2009-01-01January 03 20162016-01-03 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees, with ceremonial umbrellas in red, yellow and blue overhead. At the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair and a wreath of white flowers wears a saffron robe, gold necklaces and a gold-bordered orange cloth wrapped on his head; he has long swept-back hair and ornate gold adornments, a combination of cues consistent with Swamiji (probable) walking in a procession. Beside him, devotees in saffron robes and rudraksha malas clap their hands, and a man in white with a vibhuti mark on his forehead raises his hand in greeting. A golden trident and a ceremonial staff stand behind the procession, and a blue vehicle is visible further back.2008-12-27Outdoor procession at an ashram with a row of men in saffron-orange and red-brown robes and white-and-gold dhotis walking under trees and banana leaves. The central figure in a dark, swept-back hairstyle wears a red-orange garment with gold trim, a thick rudraksha mala, a long gold-beaded necklace with a large gold pendant, and gold armbands; he holds a tall golden staff. Flanking men wear white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and sandalwood tilak marks on their foreheads. A large circular decorated fan with red flower edging is carried at left, and an orange umbrella appears at right. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-orange ceremonial attire.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03A procession outdoors where a smiling man in the foreground wears a dark upswept turban-style headwear, a red-orange shawl and a dark red-brown rudraksha-style mala, with a heavy gold-coloured ornate necklace and gold armlets. He has a red bindi and ash marks on his forehead. Behind him, several men wear white and red-orange clothing and white or ash forehead markings, one holding a tall gold staff. Garlands of flowers hang nearby and a decorated palanquin-like structure and colourful umbrellas appear in the background.2016-01-03 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beneath a large spreading tree on a dirt path lined with metal railings. A man with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a rust-brown robe with a yellow-striped cloth, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a long garland of white and multicolored flowers, walks forward. Beside him a second man in a rust-orange robe and beaded necklace holds up an ornate red-and-gold ceremonial parasol on a long pole. Behind them several people in saffron and orange robes walk along the path, and a blue informational sign stands among the branches. a person: the central man has long swept-back hair, a flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, and is presented as the honoured figure with a parasol bearer.2015-02-05A photograph of a procession under a decorated canopy strung with leafy garlands and a banana bunch. At the centre, a smiling figure with long dark hair wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange cloth wrap, a long ornate gold-and-bead necklace, and gold bangles, one hand pressed to the chest. Beside and behind them, devotees in saffron and orange robes and deep red garments walk with bare feet, some with rudraksha malas, and men in white dhotis and shawls carry on. A woman in orange sari with white and rudraksha beads walks with hands folded. a person cues are the long hair, red turban and ornate gold necklace, marking the central figure as a candidate in procession.2015-01-13 +1 copiesA procession on a red carpet outdoors under a canopy and palm trees. In the centre, a smiling man with swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a rudraksha mala and multicolour flower garland walks in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with gold armlets. Behind him, a line of young men and boys in saffron and orange dhotis, with gold borders, carry a silver kalasha with a green plant on a tray and walk in step. Sanyasi-style flower garlands and a large decorated umbrella add to the ceremonial scene. Other attendants in white shirts and dhotis stand in the background, and a bald man in orange holds a mic near the right edge.2016-01-03A festival procession in an outdoor street setting. A central man with long dark hair piled up and a crescent ornament, wearing a rust-brown robe, heavy gold necklaces and a thick red and white flower garland, smiles and raises one hand in greeting; he appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on his long hair, ornate gold jewellery and garland. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry silver staffs and a silver trident, and a large decorated umbrella with red and gold panels rises behind. Several people are visible in the crowd, and the crowd at the left edge is partially visible.2016-07-19