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A procession under an open-sided canopy with red and yellow tassels. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala carries a wooden staff, and beside him a man in orange robes with gold beaded necklace and gold bangles holds a silver pot with flowers and a green leaf. Behind them several men in white dhotis with maroon borders and white shawls stand in line, some with hands raised near their faces, and a man in a blue shirt and dark trousers stands among them. Potted plants, palm fronds and a red-and-white painted pillar frame the paved courtyard.

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April 10 20162016-04-10April 30 20132013-04-30A procession outdoors at an ashram-style setting. In the centre, a young man in saffron-orange robes with a gold bead garland and a gold armlet carries a polished silver kalasha decorated with embossed figures and topped with mango leaves and a yellow flower, held on a silver tray. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti with orange-gold borders holds a long wooden staff. Behind them, men in cream and mustard kurtas and an orange flag are visible, with a yellow ceremonial banner overhead and framed photographs on a wall.2011-12-11A procession under a canopy with red pillars and an embroidered umbrella top moves across a paved courtyard. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a red-orange sari-style drape, a gold pendant, a beaded mala and a red-orange bangle, walking barefoot with his hand near his waist. Immediately behind him, a bald young man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl carries a silver vessel with a green leaf sprig on a tray of purple flowers. Other white-clad devotees, some barefoot and holding a canopy pole, follow, while onlookers in white, cream and green stand along the sides with palms pressed together in greeting. The scene suggests a pada-puja style procession.2011-12-12A photograph of a procession under an orange-draped canopy with golden pillars and marigold garlands at an outdoor ceremony. In the foreground a man in an orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a sacred thread, carries a brass pot on a tray decorated with marigolds and a red flower arrangement. Behind him a tall man in a saffron robe, orange turban, and long rudraksha mala walks barefoot on a red carpet over a green mat, with a saffron-robed attendant beside him and a white-clad attendant following; a probable Swamiji figure with saffron/orange clothing, turban and rudraksha cues is walking in the procession. Several onlookers in white dhotis and shirts stand along the sides, and a white-clothed man at a table with papers and a blue tablecloth is at the right edge. Several other saffron-clad devotees are visible in the background. Text overlay in the corner is a copyright notice.2008-12-30Outdoor temple procession at a covered pavilion with paved stone floor. Several young men in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies, wearing rudraksha malas and gold armlets, stand in a group; one holds a silver pot with a green leaf and another holds a silver plate of red flowers. Behind them a large umbrella with red, green and yellow fringed canopy is held up, and women in orange and white saris with garlands stand to the left. Brick-red pillars, hanging decorations and a framed portrait on the right frame the scene.2015-04-21Outdoor ashram courtyard with a tiled path and matting. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot, flanked by two bald men in white dhotis with sacred threads. Behind them a line of devotees in white ritual clothes stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Marigolds and greenery line the right, and a painted orange building, a small shrine and decorated poles stand in the background.2010-11-15Outdoor temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A young man with long dark hair tied back stands at centre in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, with a long orange-hued garland of beads and a gold pendant, hands clasped, facing a stone shrine wall draped with an orange cloth and decorated with colourful flower garlands. To the left, a row of saffron-robed men with shaved heads, orange shawls and beaded malas stand with palms joined. Behind them, white-clad priests with vertical sandalwood marks on their foreheads hold a silver plate. A stone carving and a black board with white lettering are on the right, with a loudspeaker mounted on the wall at upper left.2010-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ritual procession at an outdoor temple shrine with an orange-tiled canopy and orange curtains. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair, walks forward with one hand extended. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand along a metal railing with palms pressed together in greeting. One man in white holds a silver tray with small lamps or offerings. Behind them is a shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands and a golden arch, plus a few other attendees. a person: the saffron-clad man with long hair and rudraksha mala matches the page's identification, though the face is not used for identification.2010-11-01Outdoor ritual under a colourful striped canopy with a red and gold embroidered hanging at the left edge. A man in saffron-orange robes with a light orange head covering, a vertical white forehead mark and beaded mala necklaces holds a bell in one hand and a small ritual vessel over a flame in the other, performing an offering. Barefoot, he stands on a striped mat on reddish earth. Around him, several young men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow scarves hold silver plates and trays of offerings, some wearing rudraksha mala beads. A man in white with a silver vessel stands at the left edge. Palm fronds and a bamboo post frame the scene.2009-09-26Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a leafy tree with red pillars. In the centre a man in a maroon-red robe with a long red-and-white flower garland and gold bangles stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around him are men and youths in saffron-orange clothes with gold borders and rudraksha malas; several wear orange turbans. Others in white dhotis with gold borders and vibhuti marks on their foreheads stand nearby. A figure on the left holds a long curved horn, and a woman on the right in orange holds a floral offering. Devotees in white stand behind, with a mat on the ground.2016-04-10Outdoor scene at a palm-fringed site with thatched huts and a information board behind. A bald man in saffron-orange robes and a matching head cloth stands at left, holding a silver kalasha-style vessel decorated with yellow marigold garlands and an orange cloth, while looking to his right. Beside him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, stand near a tall pole topped with an ornate orange-and-red canopy. At right, an older bald man with white tilak markings, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Another devotee in white is partly visible in the background.2009-12-30