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A photograph of a barefoot procession walking along a dirt path lined with trees, with a white tent and street lamps in the background. At the centre, a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl, an orange dhoti and a multi-strand orange-beaded ceremonial necklace with a rudraksha-style mala, walks at the front of the group. Around him are devotees in orange and saffron cloth, men in white dhotis and white shirts, and a few in white kurtas. A shaven-headed man in orange robes walks just to his side. Several people wear malas and sacred thread.

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Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with trees, with a small hill and a red-roofed structure in the background. Two central men walk in front, both in saffron-orange robes: the man on the left wears a plain orange garment and rudraksha beads, while the man in the centre wears an orange dhoti-style garment, a long garland and a gold-toned necklace and walks barefoot in sandals. Around them, about a dozen men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing rudraksha malas, walk in the crowd, some with hands raised. Sign texts are not visible; the page refers to an Arunachaleshwara temple visit, which is not visually confirmed by any sign here.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Outdoor photo of a dirt path lined with trees and a crowd walking together in a procession-like group. At centre, two men in saffron-orange robes walk side by side; the one in front has a shaved head, bare chest and a rudraksha-style mala, while the one beside him wears a long orange garment, a large ceremonial orange-and-gold garland and bead necklaces, and carries a small object in his hand. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, one in a white shawl with gold border, walk alongside, and a bare-headed attendant in a white shawl with gold trim stands at right. A white tent and light poles are visible in the background under a pale sky. Whether the orange-clad figure is a person cannot be established from appearance alone.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08A photograph of a crowd walking along a dirt path outdoors under an overcast sky, with a low orange-roofed building and trees behind. At the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron dhoti and upper cloth with a large orange flower garland around his neck, walking barefoot beside a shaved-headed monk in orange robes. Around them men in white dhotis, white shirts and shawls with orange borders walk, several wearing rudraksha malas. a person (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, orange flower garland) walks in the centre of the procession, with the other devotees and attendants around him.2011-12-08Outdoor procession on a dirt road with many people walking barefoot, most in white dhotis and kurtas. Two central figures in saffron-orange robes walk side by side: the one on the left wears a rudraksha mala and a saffron wrap with a patterned hem, and the one in the centre has long swept-back dark hair, a saffron garment, a heavy ornate gold-and-beaded necklace, and gold bangles, holding a small white object. Swamiji (probable) appears as the centre figure given the distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing. Other devotees in white and cream, one man on the right wearing a rudraksha mala and cream dhoti with gold border. Trees, a blue truck and lamp posts in the background.2011-12-08Outdoor photo on a dirt path beside a tent with colourful bunting and a red shipping container behind. Center, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a thick ceremonial gold necklace of orange flowers, and rudraksha beads; he smiles and holds hands with a shaved-headed monk in saffron robes and rudraksha mala. Around them, people in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a green sari, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala walk along. Trees and hills fill the background. a person (appearance-based label) is the central figure with long hair, saffron clothing, and gold ornaments, walking in a procession-like group.2011-12-08A photograph of a group walking barefoot along a dirt path lined with trees, with a hillside behind. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange shawl, a gold necklace of ornaments and beaded malas, and an orange dhoti. Beside him, another man in an orange robe and beaded malas walks with the group. Around them, men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white kurtas walk, some wearing beaded malas and name badges. One bald man in a white dhoti walks at left. A cameraman in white stands on a raised area at upper right, and a wooden fence runs along the right side. Ceremonial procession of ashram devotees.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08A procession of men in saffron-orange robes walks barefoot along a dirt path past a fence and green trees. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange head wrap wears a long white and red flower garland and carries a golden staff. Behind him, bearded men in orange robes wear rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces. A golden trident is visible at the left edge. At the far right, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala walks with his hands folded. The scene appears to be a ceremonial procession at an ashram.2008-07-17December 08 20112011-12-08