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A group of saffron-robed sannyasis walks barefoot along a paved path beside a stone wall, with a white gopuram temple tower rising behind them under green trees. The central figure wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl, a long gold-bead necklace with a large pendant, a gold waist belt, and a vertical tilak on his forehead; he is smiling and walking forward. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold necklace raises one arm holding an orange-handled object. Other devotees include a man in a saffron wrap with a dark rudraksha mala, a young man in white with an orange shawl, a woman in a green sari with an orange wrap, and a man in white shirt and dark trousers on the right. The scene reads as a temple procession or walk.

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December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04Outdoor photo on a stone-walled lane near a temple gopuram, with a hill and palms behind. In the centre, a bald man in orange robes, a red-orange cloth over his head, and gold beaded necklaces walks forward with a pink towel over his arm. Beside him, a long-haired man with white forehead marks, a flower-decorated gold necklace and orange robes presses his palms together and smiles. Behind them, a cameraman films, and several people in white dhotis, orange shawls and a yellow shawl follow along the wall.2010-01-08Photograph of two saffron-robed sannyasis walking along a stone pathway toward a large white gopuram temple tower at Tiruvannamalai temple. The sannyasi on the right has long swept-back dark hair and wears a saffron cloth and a garland of flowers, with a rudraksha-style mala; the sannyasi on the left is bald with a white beard, wearing a deep orange wrap. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing pink and white rosette badges, walk alongside; a woman in a teal sari is at left. Trees and a stone wall frame the scene, and a blue-domed shrine is visible behind them.2006-12-04A man with long, swept-back dark hair walks barefoot along a brick-paved temple path in saffron-orange clothing with a gold-bordered dhoti and shawl. He wears a white-and-red forehead marking, long rudraksha mala strands, a ceremonial gold necklace, and a small red dot. He is reading a folded newspaper in both hands. Around him, several men in matching orange robes and rudraksha malas walk alongside, some wearing face masks, and uniformed police stand nearby. Weathered stone temple walls and domed shrine towers stand behind them under a bright sky.2012-05-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a procession walking along a stone temple wall toward a gopuram tower in Tiruvannamalai. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes and gold beaded necklaces walks with palms pressed together; beside him, a long-haired man in a saffron robe wears a garland of yellow, white and red flowers, hands folded in greeting, with tilak on his forehead. Behind them, another saffron-robed man in gold necklaces, a man in white with a yellow shawl, and other devotees in white and saffron follow. A cameraman with a tripod is visible in the crowd. A mountain and palm trees rise behind the temple.2010-01-08Outdoor procession under a canopy with colorful tassels and tall ceremonial staffs. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange garment, a thick multi-coloured flower garland of yellow and red blooms, and a gold ornamental necklace; the figure holds the shawl with one hand. Beside him walks a man in a red top and orange shawl with a dark beaded mala and pendant. Behind, devotees in white and orange-saffron robes walk along a dirt path with palm trees, and a peacock-feather fan appears at right. The figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji based on long hair, saffron clothing, gold necklace and ornate garland, shown in procession.2007-12-22A photograph of a temple rooftop on a hilltop with a wide hazy plain behind. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears saffron-orange robes and walks barefoot with hands clasped. a person (long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, saffron robes; attendant context). Behind him, a bald attendant in white dhoti holds a red and gold ceremonial parasol on a pole. To the right, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes with a gold garland holds a golden kalasha-style vessel. Another white-clad attendant stands in the background near a white railing.2011-05-24August 06 20092009-08-06January 08 20122012-01-08February 23 20152015-02-23A street procession moves through a crowd of onlookers. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a vermilion tilak carries a brass kalasha wrapped in a yellow marigold garland and green leaves. Behind him, a bearded man in orange robes and a gold chain walks with gold-rimmed glasses. Next, an elderly bald man in orange robes stands with palms pressed together. On the right, a young man in an orange turban and orange robes wears a dark rudraksha mala and smiles. Men in white shirts and dhotis fill the background, and marigold garlands appear at the edge.2009-01-16Photograph of a temple courtyard with a gopuram-style stone shrine and white ornate structure behind. A man with long swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, a crown-like ornament absent, rudraksha malas and a gold neck pendant, wearing saffron-orange robes with yellow borders and a draped orange shawl, walks barefoot across the stone courtyard. Beside him a shaven-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks with a face mask. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk behind in the crowd, one holding papers. Probable Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold pendant and saffron robes, consistent with the page's identification.2012-05-22