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A procession on a dirt path beneath leafy trees. In the centre, a smiling young man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a long multicolour and yellow bead garland, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant. To his left, a man in white clothes and a white turban holds a tall wooden staff topped with an orange and red banner. Behind them, bearded men in white turbans and white kurtas, one wearing rudraksha beads, walk with others in white, and a woman in white stands at the left edge. The scene is a devotional walk with members in white and the central figure in saffron.

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December 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor procession under palm trees with a decorated ceremonial umbrella and a golden trident finial above. A central man with long dark wavy hair wears an orange saffron robe with gold border, a white and red flower garland and a gold chain, walking in front of a crowd. Surrounding people wear white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls, and a woman at right in white sari with orange shawl holds a brass ritual vessel. Bunting flags hang overhead. a person (long swept hair, saffron robe, garland, ceremonial gold necklace) in a procession setting.2007-01-01 +1 copiesDecember 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20072007-12-27Outdoor procession on a village street with several decorated red and orange parasol-style umbrellas with tasselled fringes overhead. A central man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with a long hair and beard, presses his palms together in greeting, wearing a long garland of red and white flowers and a rudraksha mala. Around him men in white shirts and dhotis wear orange shawls, rudraksha malas and pendant necklaces, with one bearded man in white and orange beside him. Bare-tree shade and thatched huts appear in the background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown in the centre in saffron robes, orange head wrap, rudraksha mala and flower garland, with a procession of followers.2007-01-12A procession on a dirt path with palm trees and a concrete wall behind. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a multi-coloured flower garland walks smiling, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace and a gold bead mala. Around him, followers in white dhotis and orange shawls carry a golden trident and a tall golden staff topped with a flame-like finial. A bearded man in white and a man in white kurta on the right walk alongside. Several others in white and orange follow in the crowd. Overall a ratha-style procession of devotees.2007-12-23Outdoor procession on sandy ground with palm trees behind. A central man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and green jasmine garland with red flowers, a saffron head wrap, and a gold chain with a pendant, walking barefoot in sandals. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with a gold chain holds a tall gold staff, and a bearded man in orange holds a wooden pole. Men in cream kurta-dhoti and red shawl walk with long wooden poles topped with gold trident and tassels, and a parasol with coloured tassels is visible. Crowd of onlookers in white and orange behind.2008-12-27A photograph of a procession outdoors under a bright sky with palm trees behind. At centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes stands with hands folded and a thick pink flower garland around his neck, a red-and-white vibhuti or kumkum mark on his forehead. Above him an ornate umbrella with red, green and gold panels and dangling tassels is held aloft by a man in white. To the left, a bearded man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands beside an older man in white. To the right, young men in orange shawls and white clothes carry a gold-and-red banner. Behind them a crowd of onlookers in white shirts and dhotis fills the street, with colourful decorations on poles at the upper left.2006-11-13Outdoor procession through a palm-lined path strung with orange and purple triangular bunting. A central figure in an orange saffron garment with gold border, wearing a long white and red flower garland, dark swept-back long hair, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold chain, walks forward smiling, with a large trident-shaped standard rising behind him. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, walk alongside; one man in a white shirt carries a silver vessel and another carries a brass pot. Several attendees wear visitor badges. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession. Swamiji candidate appearance is probable based on the orange clothing, garland and long hair, with a role of procession leader.2007-01-01December 30 20062006-12-30April 19 20082008-04-19