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A 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.

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Outdoor 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 copiesA 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.2007-01-01A 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.2007-01-01Outdoors among palm trees, a procession moves along a dirt path. At the centre, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with gold border wears a white and red flower garland and a gold necklace, with a trident-like ornament rising behind him. He smiles and holds his hands together near his chest. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border on the right carries a silver vessel.2007-01-01A procession outdoors under palm trees and a string of blue-and-white pennants. At the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment with gold border and a white and red flower garland, and holds his hands together near his chest. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls carry silver vessels and a trident-topped staff, and a woman in a white sari with gold border and orange shawl walks at left. A man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at right. The scene looks like a ritual walk with a crowd.2007-01-01A photograph of an outdoor procession on sandy ground beneath palm trees and a row of blue-and-white pennant flags. A central man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron wrap with a gold border and a white-and-red flower garland draped over his shoulder, along with a gold bead necklace and a gold bangle. He walks barefoot and gestures with one hand. Around him are men in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls, one holding a trident, and a crowd of onlookers, including a man with white hair and glasses. The central man shows distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and a garland, matching the page's Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, consistent with a Jayanti celebration procession.2007-01-01Outdoor procession under leafy trees and strung bunting. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl and a white floral garland with red and maroon flowers, plus a large gold ornamental pendant necklace; he gestures with one raised hand. Around him, men and youths in white dhotis and shirts and orange shawls walk alongside, one holding a silver vessel. A man in white at left wears an ID badge. Banners with blue and white lettering hang overhead. Appearance-based cues (long hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace, garland) make this a probable Swamiji (probable) figure walking in procession.2007-01-01A photograph of a procession under a temporary shade structure decorated with colourful paper banners, bunting and green leaves. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange garment, a white-and-maroon flower garland and a heavy gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead; he holds a golden trident-like staff. Beside and behind him, men in white dhotis and saffron shawls walk, one on the left balancing a golden kalasha pot on his head. Other attendees in white and a man in glasses stand nearby, with bricks stacked on the right. The central figure has distinctive long hair, saffron and gold ornaments, which is a probable match for a person, though the image is blurred and the identification is uncertain.2007-01-01Outdoor 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.2007-01-01A procession on a dirt path lined with tall palm trees and strung blue-and-white pennant flags. A central man walks forward wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a long white and red flower garland around his neck, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold ornaments. Around him, men in white kurtas and white dhotis, many with saffron-orange shawls, walk alongside. A woman in a white sari with an orange shawl and a red bindi carries a clear glass vessel holding green leaves. Another man on the right wears a white kurta and orange shawl. Several people in the background wear white and saffron. Some people wear identity badges on lanyards.2007-01-01Outdoor procession under colourful tasselled canopies with a golden trident-topped finial. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe with gold border, a multi-strand gold necklace, and a white and red jasmine garland, walking with a smile. Behind him, a man with glasses wears an orange shawl over white dhoti and rudraksha mala. Other devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, one holding a woven basket, follow along a dirt path under palm trees and orange pennants. a person appearance, walking in procession with devotees.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor procession in front of a red-orange building. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange turban and an orange robe, with a long multi-strand garland of white flowers edged with red, green and blue, and a heavy gold bell-shaped pendant necklace. He has long hair and stands with his hands clasped at his waist. Around him, devotees in white clothes hold up brass pots with yellow cloth and flowers over their heads, and people carry tall red-and-gold poles supporting purple and gold canopies with tassels. A woman in white wears a rudraksha mala and an identity badge. The swamiji cues are strong: long hair, an orange turban and orange robe, a gold necklace and a flower garland, so this is a probable appearance-based match and he is physically present in the procession.2005-12-31