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Outdoor procession at an ashram with saffron-robed monastics walking beneath a colourful canopy umbrella (ratha-style parasol) decorated with blue, yellow, green and red panels, a white bird emblem, lotus motifs and fringed tassels. A bald monk in orange robes with a garland-like necklace leads at left, a monastic in orange with a dark sash carries a silver bowl of yellow flowers and green leaves, and other saffron-clad figures follow, with a woman in an orange sari at right. Background shows a draped red and cream tent, a white building with a green roof and a bare tree. a person candidate not clearly visible; only robed monastics are shown.

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Outdoor procession on a red carpet at an ashram campus under clear blue sky. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk in line. One holds a large colourful ceremonial parasol with red, blue, yellow and green panels and fringed tassels, held aloft by a bald man in orange. A man on the left carries a silver tray of flowers and garlands. Behind them stand a white building with a red-tiled roof and a manicured garden with pink flowers and potted plants. Some people stand near the building entrance in the background.2008-12-30A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a red-carpeted path beside a white tent with red and cream draped valances. Two decorative parasols with multicoloured panels, golden finials and fringed tassels are held aloft by attendants in orange robes and garlands. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe and orange turban walks barefoot with hands folded, wearing rudraksha mala beads, while others in saffron dress and rudraksha malas follow. The scene appears to be an outdoor festival procession in bright daylight.2008-12-30A procession in saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a red carpet on dry ground beside a white and blue striped tent. Two large ornate umbrellas in red, yellow, green and blue with gold embroidery and tasselled fringes are carried over the group. In the center, a long-haired figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks in the middle of the group; a sannyasi in an orange turban on the right wears a long rudraksha mala and carries a prayer book. Other saffron-clad attendants in orange turbans and garlands walk around them, and a bare tree stands at right under a clear blue sky.2008-12-30Outdoor procession at a temple-like ashram in daylight. Several colourful umbrellas with red, yellow, green and blue fringed canopies are carried above the crowd. A bald man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala holds a tall golden staff, walking at the centre. Beside him a young man in orange garments and garlands carries a silver kalasha-style vessel with flowers and a coconut, while a woman in a saffron sari holds a silver tray. Men in white dhotis and saffron shawls walk nearby; a young girl in blue stands at the left edge. Many devotees in saffron and white line the path, some with hands folded in greeting. A cameraman in cream clothing stands at the right. Festive ritual procession.2008-12-27December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a festival procession outdoors under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair seen from behind wears a brown-orange wrap, and another with curly dark hair wears orange. At centre, a bald man in an orange robe bends forward toward a long-haired figure in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala. Behind them, men in white and orange clothing stand near a red and gold ceremonial umbrella with tassels and a yellow-fringed decorated fan with an embroidered emblem. A tall ornate floral decoration and a blue canopy are visible in the background, with a crowd of onlookers.2008-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a concrete block wall and banana leaves. A central man in orange robes wears a long multicolour flower garland and walks barefoot between several saffron-clad sannyasis carrying tall golden-handled ceremonial umbrellas in green, yellow and red with tassels. A trident-like staff appears among the marchers. Behind them a woman in a white sari with an orange border carries a brass tray of yellow flowers, and men in white dhotis with yellow shoulder cloths walk alongside. Several people watch from the sides. This is a ceremonial procession.2009-12-23A procession walks along a paved path lined with green shrubs and trees. At the front, a young man in cream and red dress holds a colourful fringed parasol over a central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a white garland and a white headband. Behind, men in saffron robes carry ornate golden staffs, one topped with a trident, and a devotee on the right in an orange robe with gold ornaments carries a silver tray of flowers and offerings. a person is not asserted here; the central figure is described by role as a robed devotee in procession.2008-12-29October 08 20062006-10-08An outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm fronds and green shrubs. At centre, a man in orange robes with a white flower garland and a dark tassel walks at the front, flanked by devotees. Behind him, figures wear orange and saffron cloths, and a man in a white dhoti holds a tall silver staff. Two women in white saris are visible, one carrying a brass plate of offerings. Colourful decorated parasols with tassels and an orange banner with a red emblem are carried overhead, and a brass horn-shaped instrument is visible. Several people in white and yellow dress follow. The centre figure has long dark hair and a dark beard; he wears no crown, turban or rudraksha mala visible enough to confirm identity, so his identity is uncertain.2010-02-12A procession on a dusty road at sunset, with two ornate multicolored parasol-style umbrellas and a yellow-and-red decorated banner carried overhead. Men in saffron/orange robes and white dhotis walk in a crowd, many barefoot. A central figure in saffron wears a white flower garland and carries a small brass or gold vessel, flanked by saffron-clad attendants with orange shawls. A bearded man in orange robes walks at right, and bamboo scaffolding and trees stand behind the crowd. Spectators and devotees follow along the roadside.2009-01-02December 23 20082008-12-23