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A photo of an outdoor procession on a dirt path. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and a gold-toned beaded necklace, stands under a lavender canopy trimmed with red tassels and greets an older woman in a light-blue sari who holds a small boy whose palms are pressed together. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a canopy pole, and several people in white clothing and a white-shawled woman stand nearby. The scene is set among palm trees and simple buildings.

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December 31 20052005-12-31Outdoor temple procession scene. A man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, a long swept-back hair and an ornate gold necklace stands beside a tall wooden staff holding a large lavender and red-tasselled canopy umbrella over the procession (Swamiji (probable), appearance-based label). Beside him, a man in white kurta and white dhoti holds the umbrella pole and wears a rudraksha mala. Women in white and cream saris, one with gold border, and several school-uniformed children stand watching. Behind them rise painted temple sculptures, a colourful deity figure and a striped festival pillar. Plastic bag and green metal scaffolding are visible at the edge.2005-12-31A photograph of a festival procession at an outdoor village setting. In the foreground a man in an orange turban, orange robe and a long gold ceremonial necklace stands beside a large purple and white ceremonial umbrella with red tassels, holding its wooden pole. A second man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands next to him, also holding the pole. Behind them a crowd of schoolchildren in white shirts and uniforms watch, and women in cream and gold-bordered saris stand nearby. A decorated chariot with orange and gold fabric and a colourful painted temple structure appears in the background. The orange-robed man has long hair and is consistent with the probable Swamiji appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace, shown here as a participant in the procession.2005-12-31Outdoor procession scene under a large pink and purple canopy fringed with red tassels, with a painted medallion on its edge. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a heavy gold bead necklace, leans forward smiling and hands money to a small boy in a white shirt with a red collar. Behind him a woman in white with glasses and a white shawl smiles, and a woman in a light-blue sari stands at left. Other devotees in white and maroon attire, and a colourful banner with elephant motifs, appear in the background among trees. Whether the man in orange is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2005-12-31Outdoor photograph of a procession scene under a decorated ceremonial umbrella with purple fringe, red tassels and gold-and-red embroidered panels. A figure on the left wears an orange turban, orange robes and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace; this person has long, swept-back hair and distinctive ornate clothing, a probable Swamiji, and is handing a small white packet to a woman in a bright blue sari who bends forward while a man kneels in front of her. Behind them stand devotees in white and cream clothes, an elderly woman with a grey braid, a man in a white shirt holding the umbrella pole, and other onlookers. Trees and a clear sky are visible above.2005-12-31Outdoor photograph of a religious procession on a dirt road. A central figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, with long hair, a gold-and-bead necklace and sandals, strides forward while pointing ahead with one arm. Above him a large lilac-and-pink canopy umbrella with red tassels and a red-and-gold lotus motif is carried on long poles by men in white kurta-pyjama, and a woman in a white sari with pink border walks beside them. Other people in white and onlookers appear in the background, with palm trees and buildings behind.2005-12-31Outdoor procession under red, lavender and gold ceremonial canopies with fringed tassels and long poles carried by men in white. A man in a saffron-orange robe, saffron turban with a red tilak, long hair and a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant walks at centre, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Beside him a woman in an off-white sari with a gold border and a rudraksha-style mala stands among men in white kurtas. A red banner with ornate lettering runs along the canopy edge, and a white flag and auto-rickshaws are visible behind. Appearance-based candidate: a person, walking in the procession.2005-12-31December 31 20052005-12-31Outdoor procession under a white and red fringed canopy with a red-and-gold banner beside it. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and long gold bead necklace smiles broadly and reaches toward a small child in a blue velvet tunic with yellow sash. To the left, a shaven-headed man in orange robes and gold beaded necklace holds a brass kalasha-style vessel. Behind them, bystanders in white and spectacled men look on; a man in orange holds a steel tumbler and a long staff is visible at right. White flags with a blue dove emblem wave in the background.2007-09-09A procession under palm trees with large decorated umbrellas (chhatris) in white and purple with red tassels and gold-trimmed finials. Around him, devotees in white clothes carry a gold trident (trishul) and a saffron flag, and several people in white walk with them.2005-12-31Outdoor festival procession on a dirt road beside village houses and palm trees. A man in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban, with long dark hair, a red bindi and a gold-bead garland, smiles while he reaches to take a small white cup from a man in a red shirt and a green-and-white checked cloth. Under a large white and red-fringed ceremonial umbrella with a gold and navy floral finial, a man in white shirt and cream trousers wearing a rudraksha mala holds the umbrella pole. Behind them devotees in white clothes, a small child in a yellow dress stands in front, and a red, blue and white decorated banner is visible on the left.2005-12-31Outdoor procession on a dirt road. A man in an orange saffron robe, orange turban with a red tilak, and a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant walks beneath a large red and gold ceremonial umbrella (chhatra) held on a long pole. Beside him a man in white kurta with rudraksha mala and glasses holds the pole. Behind, an older woman in white with grey hair and a red bindi and a person in white carry a red and blue banner. Onlookers in dhoti and checked lungi stand along the roadside. Ceremonial umbrella and banner indicate a procession; the orange-robed figure has a turban, gold bead necklace and long hair, consistent with Swamiji (probable), appearing in person.2005-12-31