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Outdoor procession at an ashram-style gathering. In the left foreground a long-haired figure in an orange saffron cloth with a bare shoulder and a white and red flower garland stands with back turned, appearing to be a person in person based on swept-back long hair and saffron wrap, though the view is partial. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls carry woven baskets holding kalasha-style pots topped with leaves and coconut; one man lifts a pot overhead, another holds one at chest height. A woman in a white sari with a red tilak and a fair-haired woman with hands folded in namaste stand nearby. Behind them a yellow banner reads WELCOME above a truck and speaker stacks under a blue sky.

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A procession of devotees in orange and white clothing moves outdoors past a yellow banner reading WELCOME. In the foreground a long-haired man with a bare upper body wears an orange shawl with gold trim and a red and white flower garland; he raises one hand toward a woven basket-like vessel topped with a brass kalasha. Behind him another man in white dhoti and orange shawl carries a woven basket with green leaves, and a woman in a white sari with orange shawl holds a lit flame on a small lamp. A blonde woman in a white sari with gold border and orange shawl stands with palms pressed together. Loudspeakers and a red vehicle with a sign reading MURUGAN appear behind the crowd.2007-01-01Outdoor festival procession with devotees in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls. In the foreground a long-haired person in an orange wrap and gold-bordered cloth holds an oil lamp with a flame toward the group, wearing a white flower garland with red blossoms. Behind, men and women carry woven cane pots topped with green leaves and offerings on their heads and hands; one man wears white vibhuti marks on his forehead. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a red bindi stands nearby. A flame burns on a lamp at right, and a woman in white with folded hands gazes ahead. Behind them stands a yellow-and-red welcome arch with bunting and a vehicle with a loudspeaker. Several people are visible, with the crowd extending into the background.2007-01-01A procession outdoors under a clear sky. In the foreground a man with long, voluminous dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth over his shoulder and a white garland with red flowers and a gold necklace; he looks to the side with a slight smile. Behind him a cameraman with a video camera on his shoulder films. Several followers in white dhotis and saffron shawls carry woven baskets and kalasha-style vessels with green leaves on their heads and hands. A woman in a white top with a saffron shawl presses her palms together at right. Behind them a yellow arch decorated with red and white bunting bears the word WELCOME in red letters, with a festive garland of flags and marigold-style hangings.2007-01-01A procession under a decorated pandal with orange, red and yellow marigold-style festoons and banana leaves. In the foreground, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe with a gold-bordered shawl, a white and red flower garland, a gold chain necklace and a bracelet, and holds a hand near his chest. Behind him, young men in white shirts and white dhotis with orange shawls carry brass trays, a silver bowl of offerings and a brass kalasha on their heads, walking in a line. Spectators stand along a low wall at right, and a lush green garden is visible beyond. The scene resembles a temple ritual procession.2007-01-01Outdoor procession under palm trees at dusk. In the foreground a long-haired man in an orange shawl and white-and-red flower garland stands with an extended arm and pointing hand, leading the group. Behind him, devotees in white kurtas with orange shawls carry woven baskets of offerings topped with green leaves, and one holds a small oil lamp with a lit flame. A cameraman on the right raises a video camera above the crowd. A white tent and strings of blue and purple pennants appear in the background.2007-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a crowd of men in white dhotis and orange shawls. At centre, a smiling figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white-and-red flower garland, raising one hand in greeting and wearing a gold ornamental necklace; the figure is a person by appearance cues (long hair, saffron robe, ornate gold necklace) but this is uncertain. Beside them a bearded man in white wears an orange shawl. At right, a woman in white with an orange shawl and forehead tilak carries a silver lattice pot holding flowers and leaves. Behind, yellow and orange 'WELCOME' banners and palm trees line the route. Roughly 20 people are visible.2007-01-01December 25 20082008-12-25A photograph of a procession outdoors under tree shade, with a ceremonial canopy hung with colourful tassels and a trident emblem above. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment with gold trim and a white and red flower garland with tassels, and a gold pendant necklace; he walks with eyes lowered. a person in the centre is identifiable by long swept hair, saffron ceremonial clothing, gold necklace and garland cues. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white saris with orange shawls walk in the procession; one man at left wears an ID badge, and a woman at right carries a brass pot. A man near the front raises a wooden staff, and other figures in orange shawls and rudraksha malas follow. Blue and white bunting hangs overhead.2007-01-01Outdoor procession in a crowded temple setting. Centre foreground, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with a gold border, a white and red jasmine garland, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace; he has a red tilak on his forehead and holds his hands together at the waist. Behind him, men and women in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls carry tall woven baskets or kalasha-style vessels, and one man raises a golden trident. To the left, a bald man with a grey beard in white clothes and a rudraksha mala walks alongside. Onlookers in white, red and everyday clothes fill the background, some holding their hands together, and feathered fans and garland decorations are visible overhead. The figure in saffron shows distinctive long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and garland cues consistent with the probable Swamiji label.2007-01-01Outdoor festival procession in a crowded street with orange banners and a tall orange pole at the top left. A young man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a purple flower garland, stands at the centre smiling, with a white-clad devotee beside him and orange-robed attendants behind. Several women in white saris carry brass trays of fruit and offerings. Many onlookers fill the background. Ceremonial gold chains and rudraksha-style beads are visible on the orange-robed men.2008-12-31A procession outdoors under a bright, hazy sky with banana leaves overhead. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron shawl edged in gold zari, a white flower garland with red and maroon blossoms, and a gold necklace, smiling as he walks. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry brass kalashas or pots on their heads, topped with coconut-like tops and fruit baskets. On the left a drummer in a brown and gold kurta plays a large drum, and a woman in a maroon and gold sari stands at the edge. Festive orange and yellow garlands hang from above.2007-01-01A procession inside a decorated pandal hung with colourful flags and palm-leaf festoons. At centre, a person with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe with a gold border, a long white and red garland, and gold ornaments, smiling and walking forward; the appearance is consistent with a person given the long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial gold necklace. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry silver vessels and a trident-like staff, and a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl carries a silver basket. Several dozen onlookers in white shirts stand behind the procession, and a man in white holds a small badge.2007-01-01