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A nighttime photograph of a procession walking along a dirt path under a street lamp. In the centre, a man in saffron robes with a red-and-gold sash, a crown-like headband, a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace raises his right hand in blessing. To his left, an elderly bare-chested man with white ash markings and a headband wears saffron cloth and a beaded mala. To the right, a man in saffron dhoti and shawl holds a folded white cloth and a small saffron bag. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts and a uniformed officer walk with the group. Roughly ten to twelve people are visible.

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May 21 20122012-05-21Night outdoor procession on a dirt road with several people walking toward the camera. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a striped border, a rudraksha mala and a beaded ceremonial necklace walks beside an elderly man in orange robes, a white headband and wrapped rudraksha malas, who is smiling and gesturing with one hand. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shirt walks, a uniformed police officer stands at left, and a bare-chested man in orange robes at right holds a folded white cloth. a person is visible, presence uncertain.2012-05-21May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesNight photograph of two saffron-robed sannyasis walking along a paved road, with a crowd behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti with gold border, a rudraksha mala and a gold ornament, a sandalwood-tilak-marked bare chest, and a beaded headband, and smiles while walking barefoot. The figure on the right wears an orange-red shawl and dhoti with gold trim, several layered beaded necklaces, a red pendant, and a beaded headband, and raises one hand in blessing while speaking. Behind them a man in white clothes wears glasses, and other people in white and orange move along the road under a distant street light.2012-05-21April 11 20122012-04-11 +1 copiesMay 21 20122012-05-21Night procession on a town street lit by warm street lamps and shop lights. Five monastic men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders walk together, most wearing rudraksha malas and gold pendants. The man second from left has long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark, a gold pendant and bangles and appears to be the central figure; the a person (his cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing), but the face and build are not clearly confirmed. Behind them, white-clad devotees and a woman in a red sari follow in the procession.2012-05-20A photograph of several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls walking together through a dimly lit stone temple corridor, holding hands in a line. The man second from left has long swept-back dark hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a gold pendant on a chain and gold necklaces, and a red-orange wrap draped over his shoulder. Beside him stands an older bald man with a rudraksha mala and gold pendant, a bald man in orange at the far right wears a rudraksha mala, and uniformed police officers stand at the right edge. Behind them, women in dark saris and men in white and orange clothing follow along a pillared corridor. The presence of a long-haired man in ornate saffron with gold necklaces is a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance-based candidate walking in procession.2012-05-20 +1 copiesNovember 21 20102010-11-21Night procession on a city street lit by shop lights, with a tall red-and-orange-lit signboard at upper right. Five men in saffron-orange and rust-red sannyasi robes walk in a group. The man at front left, shaved-headed and smiling, holds a bundle of white flowers and wears a rudraksha mala. Next to him, a shaved-headed man in orange carries a mala. In the centre, a man with swept-back hair and a gold crown band wears a rust-red robe, a long gold-and-rudraksha necklace and a large gold pendant, looking to his left. Two more orange-robed men with gold necklaces follow, one at right holding printed booklets. Behind them, men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas walk, and a bearded elderly man in white stands at far left.2012-05-07Night procession on a dirt road lit by a handheld lamp. In the centre a young man in saffron dhoti and shawl wears a rudraksha-style bead garland and red tilak, holding a small lantern. Beside him a bald man in orange robes wears a large beaded necklace, glasses and a bracelet. Behind them devotees in white sarees and white dhotis carry red shawls, and a ceremonial umbrella and a deity-like headdress appear above the crowd.2010-11-21May 22 20122012-05-22