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Outdoor festival procession at a temple-like site with a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella overhead. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, multiple gold necklaces and a red floral garland, walks up white-and-red steps. Around him, devotees in saffron-orange robes with gold necklaces, a young man in white kurta with an orange shawl, and a man in a red kurta with white shawl assist. Several people in white dhotis and kurtas stand behind with hands folded in greeting, and women in white and a red sari appear at the edge. Probable Swamiji's appearance: long swept-back hair and layered gold necklaces; he is in white and gold ceremonial dress during a procession.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a religious procession climbing a wide red-painted stone staircase outdoors under a pale sky. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron garment, a long red-and-white flower garland, and a gold necklace, walking barefoot beside a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes carrying a flower garland. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella is held above the group at left. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls and red-marked foreheads, plus onlookers in casual clothes including children, watch or follow. One attendant in white with a red-striped shawl stands on the steps at right holding a ceremonial object. The man at centre's appearance matches the probable Swamiji description (long hair, saffron clothing, garland and gold necklace), though this is an appearance-based label only.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of an outdoor temple-style event under a dark canopy decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and hanging bananas and coconuts. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe, a long red-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace, and looks upward. Swamiji (probable) in the centre, distinguished by the long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial gold necklace. Around him, two saffron-robed attendants with long hair and red-banded clothing stand nearby, and several men in white dhotis and shirts with lanyards and tilak marks surround the procession. One attendant on the left wears orange with a red shawl. A trident-shaped object and a red-and-gold canopy appear in the background. Several men carry metal trays. A young child in blue stands at the left edge.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim, wearing a red-and-white marigold garland, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, smiles and raises both palms while walking down steps in a procession. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes with gold chains and a bearded man in orange stand close; a man in white kurta with an orange shawl follows. Behind them a multicoloured canopy umbrella is held aloft, and a green-and-white draped structure with banana stalks and bunches decorates the shrine entrance. Devotees in white and onlookers press in with folded hands, and a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala points forward while a child is held up in a green outfit. A photographer's camera is visible at lower left. a person is the central figure, shown with long hair and ornate gold and red garlands, in procession.2009-01-01A procession of men walks barefoot along a stone-paved path beside temple buildings with painted pink and yellow walls and palm trees behind. In the centre, a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and vibhuti on his forehead wears a white and marigold garland with a red and yellow flower accent, a saffron-orange robe with gold border, and a gold ceremonial necklace, raising his hand in greeting. Around him, devotees wear saffron robes and gold-bead necklaces with pendants, while others in white dhotis with saffron-gold borders and shaved heads walk alongside. The scene suggests a temple procession with the central figure acknowledging the crowd.2010-12-29December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of an outdoor procession descending wide red-painted stone steps. A central figure wears an orange saffron cloth, an orange-and-beige bead garland, and gold bangles, and walks barefoot-style in sandals beneath a red and orange ceremonial umbrella held overhead. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls, and a man in pink-stained white cloth, flank the steps, while women in white and yellow saris and a crowd of onlookers stand on the steps and at the edges.2010-10-17December 29 20102010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A procession walks along a stone-paved temple path in front of a gopuram with painted deity panels and a green hillside behind. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a vibhuti mark on his forehead wears a saffron-orange robe with gold borders and a garland of white flowers and green leaves. He raises one hand in greeting. Around him, several men in saffron and orange robes with gold-coloured ornamental necklaces and shaved heads walk in step, and others in white dhotis with gold borders accompany them. Some carry a small kalasha-like vessel. Onlookers stand at the edges.2010-12-29