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A photograph at a procession outside a red-walled building with a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange shawl and a garland of white, yellow and pink flowers with colourful pom-poms, seen from behind and turned toward the entrance. A white-clad attendant holds a tall silver-topped staff and another person in white stands at left under a red-and-white fringed canopy. At the doorway, a woman in a white sari with an orange border and several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand or photograph, one holding a camera. Marigold garlands frame the door and a white flower garland hangs beneath a sign reading Ananda Sabha.

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December 28 20062006-12-28December 31 20062006-12-31A photograph of a ceremonial reception on a raised platform under a tent. At centre, a person in a saffron-orange robe wears a long garland of white and multicoloured flowers and raises one hand in blessing. Red and orange parasols with fringed tassels stand at left and right. Attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls surround him, one holding a parasol pole, another with folded hands. A drum with a red and pink border sits at lower left. Festive orange and red bunting hangs above. Probable Swamiji is the central figure, identified by long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garland; the page links this to a Brahmotsav youth day event.2007-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 22 20102010-12-22December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony at an ashram entrance. A man in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and multiple garlands of white and orange flowers walks along a red carpet strewn with petals beneath a red-and-blue decorated parasol. Women in white saris with gold borders and orange shawls stand at left, one holding a steel tray of pink petals. Two older men in white kurtas and rudraksha malas stand at right beside a green ribbon stretched across a doorway, with a drum visible. Bunting and palm trees appear in the background with a crowd of onlookers.2008-07-27December 24 20082008-12-24A procession on white steps before a white temple entrance decorated with orange and green hangings. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a white flower garland with a red and blue accent and a rudraksha-style mala, standing barefoot with face lifted and eyes closed. Red and multicoloured fringed umbrellas are held over the steps by men in white dhotis and saffron shawls. A bearded drummer on the left holds a frame drum with a red cloth. Other men in white and in a red shirt stand nearby, and a woman in dark clothing appears in the background.2007-12-25December 24 20072007-12-24A ribbon-cutting moment at a doorway with a green ribbon stretched across the entrance. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a long white and red flower garland stands on a red carpet with scattered flower petals, with a decorative umbrella held above. Two men in white on the right stand with palms pressed together, and a woman in an orange sari with gold bangles stands on the left among a crowd of onlookers, while another woman in white and gold holds a silver tray of flowers. Drums and a crowd fill the background under green trees.2008-07-27A photograph of a procession on temple steps with red-and-white striped stairs. A central figure in long saffron-orange robes and a white-and-pink flower garland stands with his head tilted upward and a visible smile. Around him, men in white dhotis and kurtas with saffron shawls stand close, one holding a traditional drum with a decorated cloth edge at left. Two attendants on the right hold up tall red, orange and multicoloured fringed parasols. Other men in white and in casual shirts watch from behind, and a hanging garland-decorated doorway with orange banners frames the background. The scene reflects the Brahmotsav youth day procession described on the page.2007-12-25