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Outdoor procession on a stone-paved path under trees. A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe and matching maroon turban walks barefoot at centre, wearing a flower garland of white and pink blossoms, heavy gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, under a large multicoloured silk parasol with tasselled fringe in red, green, blue, white and yellow. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala walks beside a bald man in white with glasses. To the left, two young men in orange cloths carry a pot of flowers. To the right, a shirtless young man in a white dhoti with gold border wears a rudraksha mala and carries a folded red umbrella.

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A procession on a sandy path under large ornate ceremonial parasols with multicoloured fringes and red, yellow and green canopies. At the centre a smiling man in a maroon turban and maroon dhoti, wearing heavy gold necklaces and a long red-and-pink flower garland, raises one hand in blessing as he walks along a striped mat. Around him are attendants: a young boy in a green silk costume and gold crown with palms pressed together in namaste, a man in tiger-striped cloth with a silver staff on the left, and several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas. On the right a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala walks alongside. Crowds and sunlight fill the background.2018-01-09 +1 copiesOctober 08 20162016-10-08Photograph of a procession walking along a narrow white carpet over black mesh flooring in front of a temple with a sloped yellow roof and stone lion-like figures on its top. In the centre, a man in a deep maroon-red dhoti and wrap wears a maroon turban, a long white floral garland, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and is barefoot. Around him, attendants in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, one holding a microphone, walk alongside. On the right, a bearded man in a white and gold-bordered dhoti with a rudraksha mala leads a woman in a white and gold sari carrying a bag. A golden ceremonial umbrella is raised above the group.2016-12-23February 03 20172017-02-03A procession outdoors under a red and yellow ceremonial canopy with fringed tassels and red banners. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a red and white flower garland, a large gold necklace and gold armbands, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry tall silver staffs and a silver-and-red ornamental object, while others in saffron robes walk behind. A man on the right has white tripundra markings on his forehead and a flower-decorated silver item. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, a gold necklace, a red garland and saffron clothing; he is shown in procession with attendants.2016-07-19May 02 20172017-05-02A procession on a paved path under bright daylight, with a golden-topped temple structure and green trees behind. A central man wears a rust-red turban, a long rust-red robe, a thick white and pink flower garland, a large gold pendant and rudraksha beads, and walks barefoot with a red cloth in hand. A white parasol with ornate fringe is held above the procession. Surrounding men wear white dhotis with gold borders, bare upper bodies or white shawls, and rudraksha malas, with some holding long ceremonial staffs topped with tufts. A woman in pink is visible at the right edge. The central figure has the distinctive long-haired, bearded presentation with a crown-like turban and ornate garland that fits the candidate profile, so this is a person. The group appears to be moving in ceremonial procession.2016-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a small red-roofed building. At the centre, a man in an orange robe with a long bead garland walks with hands folded, flanked by attendants in saffron and orange robes. A large ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured fringed canopy is held aloft over the procession, and tall golden staffs with ornate finials are carried at left. Many devotees in white dhotis and saffron or maroon garments walk behind, some wearing rudraksha malas and orange headwraps. A bare-chested older sadhu with a white beard and mala walks barefoot near the right. Crowd of people fills the path.2015-01-13A procession on a stone-paved path under trees. A bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and wrap, wearing a dark red turban, a heavy gold pendant and a pink-and-white flower garland, walks centrally beneath a tall umbrella-style canopy with multicoloured fringe in red, yellow, green and blue. Several attendants in saffron-orange cloths and rudraksha malas walk around him, some with bare upper bodies and white forehead markings. On the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot. A red wall and a small shrine structure with orange and yellow cloth appear in the background.2016-10-08Outdoor procession under trees with yellow wildflowers in the foreground. A man in a white dhoti and sacred thread is holding a red umbrella aloft over a central figure in an orange-red robe and red turban adorned with a gold jewel, wearing a gold necklace, rudraksha mala, and long layered garlands of white and red flowers. Two attendants in orange robes walk behind, with more participants in the background. The central figure has long swept-back hair and an ornate, distinctive appearance, consistent with the a person cues of crown-like turban, ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha, but the presence of an umbrella-bearing attendant and procession setting is clearly visible.2016-10-08Outdoor procession on a dirt path among trees. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe and a long white-and-yellow flower garland walks barefoot under a large ornate umbrella with multicoloured fringe, held aloft by an attendant. Around him, men wear orange cloths and white dhotis with gold borders, some with rudraksha malas and marigold garlands. Two drummers with round drums follow, and another attendant carries a colourful parasol at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) appears as the bearded man under the umbrella, identified by his swept-back dark hair, ornate garlanded robes and central position in the procession. Trees and dry scrub frame the scene.2017-03-11A procession on a dusty road beside orange-draped stalls. At the centre, a man in a red-orange turban, a rust-orange shawl and a long gold-beaded mala walks under a yellow umbrella with a red handle. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders wear beaded necklaces and bangles; one carries a white staff and another holds a folded paper bundle. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge. Trees, power lines and parked white cars fill the background.2016-04-21