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A festive outdoor procession walks along a red path beneath a long tent with red and white patterned canopy and bunting. In the foreground a man in saffron-orange robes, an orange head wrap and a gold beaded necklace walks forward smiling; he is a person candidate, shown with orange head wrap, saffron clothing and a gold necklace, appearing to lead the procession. Beside him a man in white kurta and a rudraksha-style mala walks, and behind them devotees in white clothing hold national flags, including an Indian tricolour flag and flags for Singapore, Malaysia, Guadeloupe and others. Stalls with country banners line the route, and a child in white stands near a young banana plant with leaves. Many white-clad people stand along the procession.

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Outdoor photo on a dirt ground at a conference site with bunting strung between bamboo poles and a row of country stalls behind, labelled with flags and placards including MALAYSIA and SINGAPORE. A procession of many men in white dhotis and shirts walks along the path. In front, a bearded man in an orange saffron shawl and white dhoti walks barefoot beside a younger man with a white turban, a cream and gold-bordered dhoti and a shoulder cloth, and a gold-coloured garland; a figure with swept-back long hair and a crown-like turban can be seen, with distinctive garland and gold adornment cues. Another man in white on the left wears a rudraksha-style garland and a pendant. The scene is a conference procession.2005-12-09January 01 20062006-01-01A photograph of a procession walking along a covered lane lined with red and white striped tent canopies and strings of small white pennants overhead. Barefoot people in white dhoti and shirt walk on a dirt path. At the centre, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe wears a heavy beaded orange-yellow garland and walks barefoot, with a white shirt-clad man beside him. On the right, a shaven-headed man in a white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala and an orange sash, and a girl in a red top and a girl in orange walk nearby. Booths with colourful displays and banners stand along the left side.2005-12-31A procession walks down a long covered pathway lined with red and white canopy cloth decorated with floral motifs and strings of white pennant flags overhead. In the foreground a drummer in a red garment and yellow sash beats a drum. Behind him a group of devotees in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing necklaces, walks along the path, along with several children in colourful clothes. At the centre a figure in a saffron-orange robe leads the group, while another man in white with a saffron shawl walks nearby. A large portrait is displayed at right on a decorated stand with garlands and a green-covered table.2005-12-31Outdoor procession under a red and white patterned tent canopy on a red carpet. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with a long-haired appearance and a gold-beaded garland, walks with palms pressed together in greeting; the appearance cues are distinctive enough for a probable Swamiji identification and he is physically present. Beside him, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a lanyard walks forward. Behind them, people in white and light clothing hold national flag banners for Sri Lanka and Spain, with a banner reading Dhyanapeetha Conference nearby, and a decorated pole with colourful bands stands in the centre. Photo-documented ceremonial procession with flags of countries where the organisation has a presence.2006-01-01A street procession of men and boys in white kurta-style clothes marching along a dirt road, each holding a long red pole topped with a national flag, including the United States, Canada, Argentina and others, alongside orange saffron flags. A boy in front wears glasses, a white shirt and rudraksha beads, while the men wear white shirts and dhotis with beaded malas. Several have orange lanyards. Hand-painted stalls and a small hillock stand in the background, and a woman in a white sari appears at the left edge.2006-09-24Outdoor procession on a dusty village street lined with shops and white concrete buildings. A central figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe, with long swept-back hair, an orange head wrap, a beaded necklace and sandals, walks forward between two men in white kurtas holding long poles that support large lilac-fringed umbrellas with red trim and ornate gold finials. Behind them, men in white clothing carry colourful embroidered banners and staffs, and tricolour flags appear at right. Spectators stand along the roadside.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.2005-12-31Outdoor procession on a dusty village street during the Brahmotsavam festival. A figure in an orange-saffron robe, a matching orange turban, long dark hair and a gold necklace walks at centre, one hand extended; this matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of saffron clothing, long hair and a gold necklace, and the page places him at this procession. Two large white umbrellas with red fringe and ornate red-and-gold tops are carried on tall poles on either side. Behind them, men in white kurta-pyjama clothes and white lanyards carry poles and flags, and a decorated palanquin with colourful cloth and a golden deity figure is carried ahead. Shops and buildings line the street.2005-12-31January 01 20062006-01-01Outdoor procession at an ashram with saffron and orange ceremonial parasols and banners overhead. A man in a white turban, long dark hair, rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, wearing a cream-gold shawl over white, stands centrally holding a garland of white flowers and walks with hands folded. Beside him a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and pendant holds a parasol pole, and another man in white holds a parasol at right. Behind them are rows of people in white clothes with orange and red beaded malas, and a pink-washed building and trees stand in the background. a person: the central figure in white turban, garland and gold necklace matches the page's claim, but the face and appearance cues are not decisive enough to confirm identity.2005-01-01A festival procession moves across grass under bright sun. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and a white-and-multicolour floral garland walks forward, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a smiling expression; he is a sannyasi-style devotee, and the appearance does not sufficiently confirm a person candidate. Around him, devotees in white kurtas with orange shawls carry long wooden poles and orange banners, and drummers play at left. Overhead, orange umbrellas with green-red fringed canopies bear the printed words Dhyanapeetam and a dove emblem. Several onlookers stand in the background. The scene shows a ritual procession with orange flags, umbrellas and drums.2007-12-25