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A procession of saffron-robed priests walks along a concrete path beside a red cloth-draped structure and a stone wall. Two men at the edges carry ornate yellow-fringed, red-and-blue embroidered standards on long poles. Behind them, a priest wearing a blue-canopied parasol ahead of the group holds a parasol aloft. In the centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti with a gold-and-beaded garland and a shawl holds a small white dish in both hands. Other priests in saffron and red wear rudraksha malas and carry a metal vessel. Stacked timber and red brick walls stand in the background, with trees beyond. Ritual procession with standards and attendants.

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January 04 20152015-01-04January 13 20152015-01-13A procession outdoors in front of a South Indian temple gopuram-style entrance with painted pillars. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk forward; the foreground figure on the right wears a saffron-and-gold-bordered garment, long rudraksha and white bead malas, a large gold pendant, a red forehead mark and a headband. Beside him a man in an orange robe wears a gold necklace and carries a staff. Behind them a man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl walks with an orange-clad attendant. A red-and-white parasol is held above the group. Other devotees in white dhotis and white saris stand along the path, and a child is visible at left. Ground shows white kolam-style marks.2012-05-18April 21 20152015-04-21January 11 20162016-01-11A procession on a dirt path beside a red brick wall and green trees. A central man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl wears a large red flower garland, gold ornate necklaces, a dark crown-like headpiece and an orange-yellow sash across his chest; he walks barefoot in orange footwear. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry staffs, and others in saffron-orange robes walk alongside. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and green fringed canopies are held overhead. On the right, a man in white carries a decorated silver-and-red tray with flowers, and another person carries a brass kalasha pot. This looks like a ritual procession, with the central figure appearing to be Swamiji (probable) based on his ornate gold necklaces, red garland, crown-like headpiece and saffron-toned clothing.2016-07-19A procession walks along a red carpet under a large open-sided shelter with a corrugated roof and hanging decorations. A central figure with long dark hair wears a rust-orange dhoti with gold borders, a heavy gold necklace, and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala across the chest; he smiles and walks barefoot. Around him, shaven-headed men in orange and rust-coloured robes carry a tall golden staff with a decorated orange-and-red pennant and ceremonial staffs. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk at the sides, one carrying a brass ritual vessel. An elderly bearded figure in orange stands behind. a person by appearance: the long swept-back hair, gold necklace, garland and rudraksha mala suggest the central procession figure.2015-01-04June 07 20162016-06-07June 07 20162016-06-07March 01 20162016-03-01Outdoor procession on a red carpet at a temple-like complex. A central figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a red and white flower garland, and a heavy gold necklace, walking barefoot. An attendant in an orange-and-white umbrella setup shades him under a blue and orange canopy with a long pole. Flanking men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk beside him, and a man in saffron carries a brass bowl. Behind, a canopy and decorated shrine with a deity murti appear. Spectators in white and orange stand on the sides. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in the procession, wearing long swept-back hair, saffron robe, and gold necklace, with the procession honouring him as the leading figure.2015-01-04November 05 20132013-11-05