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Photograph of a procession on a red carpet beneath blue and silver draped fabric. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe, an orange turban, long hair and a gold beaded necklace walks with a slight smile, his hand extended. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues of saffron clothing, orange turban and ceremonial gold necklace, shown in person. Flanking him, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a red-and-gold ceremonial shawl and glasses walks at left, and a man in white with a red-and-gold shawl and rudraksha mala walks behind. At right, a man in white with a red-and-gold shawl holds papers. A uniformed officer stands at the rear and potted plants frame the scene.

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January 01 20062006-01-01December 30 20072007-12-30A photograph of a festive procession under a red and blue canopy with draped fabric and ornate gold-tipped poles. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange head wrap, saffron robe and a heavy gold necklace, walking with his hands loosely clasped. Beside him on the left, a man in white kurta with a red and gold bordered shawl and glasses holds a pink cloth. On the right, an older man with a shaved head, white forehead markings and saffron robe speaks while gesturing. Behind them, men in white shirts and trousers and a few onlookers move along a red carpet near decorative carved figures. Several people are visible, all identified only by role and clothing.2006-01-01A photograph of a standing group on a red carpet under a tent canopy in front of a golden ornate throne. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a large ornate gold-and-bead necklace, and smiles. The figure has distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing, a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate standing in the group. Around him, men in orange saffron robes and white dhotis with red or orange shawls stand; one in white shirt and dark trousers stands near the throne; a man in white with a black belt pouch stands at left beside a wooden podium; an older man in white with a red shawl stands at right. Many people are visible, several with shaved or bald heads, and a dark backdrop holds brass lamps and decorations.2010-12-29A photograph of a procession on a red carpet inside a decorated pandal lined with purple draped fabric and hanging banana leaves and garlands. Beside him, an elderly figure in a light orange shawl walks, and a man in an orange shawl with a gold necklace stands behind. To the right, a bearded man in a deep orange-and-maroon robe with a gold necklace faces them. Young men in white dhotis and shirts with orange sashes line both sides, and a gilded shrine with decorations stands in the background.2007-12-30December 31 20062006-12-31December 29 20102010-12-29Outdoor event under a white draped tent with red fabric trim and a red carpet runner. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and saffron turban, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, walks forward with bare feet, gesturing with one hand. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas, several wearing saffron shawls, walk alongside, and a man in a cream waistcoat and grey trousers gestures to the left. Uniformed police officers stand in the background, and a crowd of onlookers fills the tent. A small spectator in the lower right is in white with a saffron stole. Ornate golden decorations are visible at left and right. The central figure is a person by appearance, with the saffron turban, mala and swept-back hair cues.2007-01-01December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of a smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and matching saffron robe, wearing a long white and red flower garland over a rudraksha mala, walking through a decorated hall. Behind him, a younger man in saffron robes with long hair holds a silver tray of flower petals, while a man in white shirt and dhoti walks beside him. On the left, a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl carries a silver vessel. Marigold garlands and red-and-white flower strings hang from the ceiling, and a deity murti in red and yellow cloth sits in the background. Several people are visible, including partial figures at the edges.2010-02-18January 12 20152015-01-12A photograph of a gathering on a red carpet under a tent, with a gilded throne-like seat visible at left. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and a saffron-orange robe stands smiling, gesturing with an open hand while speaking to others. He is. Around him, several men in orange robes and saffron shawls, two in white ritual dress with rudraksha malas, and a man in a blue shirt and white dhoti listen and talk. Some are barefoot, and a few hold rolled papers or a folded cloth.2010-12-29