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Outdoor procession at a sunlit gathering with a central man wearing an orange saffron dhoti-style garment, a gold-coloured turban, a long white and orange flower garland, and a smile. He walks forward among devotees, several holding their hands together or raised, many dressed in white and yellow-green. Above him a multicoloured umbrella with tassels is held aloft, and orange-and-gold ceremonial banners stand at the left. Trees and a large rock form the background. Two women in the foreground face away from the camera, and a woman in a yellow shawl stands nearby. Several people wear rudraksha or bead necklaces. The man in saffron has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person receiving honour during the procession.

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Outdoor procession in bright daylight with two large multicolored umbrellas, one red and yellow with tassels and one with blue, green and gold motifs. A central man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha-style garland of white flowers, an orange turban and long swept-back dark hair gestures with open hands and smiles. Around him, devotees in white, cream and saffron clothes, with yellow shawls and red shawls, many clapping or with palms joined. A golden trident-shaped staff stands in the background near a green-and-gold ornamented pole. Behind, palm trees and a white building appear; the crowd in the foreground is seen from behind.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27A festive procession on a dirt path lined with green shrubs and palm trees, with a blue vehicle behind. A large golden trident is raised above the crowd, and two multicoloured parasols with fringed edges shade the group. A man in a white dhoti and shawl holds a silver tray of yellow laddus. A smiling woman in an orange saffron sari wears a long white flower garland with a gold necklace and a striped decorated headpiece, and is the main figure at right. Around them, devotees wear orange and saffron robes, white dhotis, yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, and many are smiling and clapping. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands at left, and an elderly woman with a yellow shawl leans forward in the foreground. Several people are visible, roughly twenty.2008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27A festival procession moves along a dusty path under trees. At the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair and a gold headband wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a gold pendant, with hands raised in greeting. Behind him, a large colourful canopy umbrella with white dove motifs is carried on a silver pole, and a man in white with an orange shawl holds a gold trident. Nearby, a man in white with glasses and an orange shawl carries a gold staff, and many people in white and orange follow, including women and children. A peacock-feather fan is visible at right. Several people are visible; the scene is a photograph of a ceremonial procession.2007-12-25Outdoor procession at a palm-lined compound. A central figure with long dark hair, a cream-and-gold turban, orange robe, white flower garland and gold necklaces walks forward smiling, with a red-and-gold tilak on the forehead. Around him, saffron-robed attendants hold a long wooden staff and a gold-topped staff; one holds a wooden pole. A woman in a red sari and a woman in a yellow and white outfit clap, and a man in a white shirt stands behind. Palm fronds, a thatched roof and a white vehicle are behind them.2008-12-27Outdoor photo of a festival procession under palm trees beside thatched huts. Colourful red, yellow and green parasols with tassels shade the centre. A man with long dark hair, a cream-and-red patterned head wrap, a saffron garland of white flowers and a rudraksha-style mala smiles broadly while several people in saffron and orange robes surround him. Women in white saris with yellow shawls and red blouses, some holding brass trays of yellow sweets or offerings, gather around. A trident is raised on a pole at left, and a jeep and van are parked in the background.2008-12-27December 29 20082008-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and colourful striped umbrellas. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe, long swept-back dark hair, an orange-and-gold headwrap or crown, a white flower garland and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces stands smiling and raising a hand. Around him, devotees in saffron and white clothes clap, sing and raise their arms; a man in orange holds a trident-topped staff at left and another in orange at front right raises a fist. A silver wristwatch is visible on the front raised arm. A van is parked in the background.2008-12-27Outdoor procession at an ashram on a sunny day with palm trees behind. A central man with long dark hair and a striped saffron-and-white turban wears an orange robe and a white-and-orange flower garland, smiling and holding his hands together in greeting. Around him, devotees in saffron, white and yellow clothing press forward; a woman in a red sari and a young girl in blue stand at right. Two men in orange robes at left hold palms together, and a man in white stands in the foreground. A large golden trident is raised at left and colourful parasols with fringed borders overhead. Vehicles are parked in the background. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2008-12-27A procession outdoors on a dirt path among green shrubs and trees. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe, long dark swept-back hair, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, smiling and gesturing with his right hand. Behind him a colourful striped parasol with tassels is held aloft, and to the left a man in white dhoti and shawl carries a silver ceremonial staff with a trident-like top. Other men in white clothes and orange shawls, and women in white and lavender saris, follow, carrying a red and gold ceremonial fan and orange banners. The setting suggests a temple-procession or ratha-style ceremonial walk.2008-11-11December 30 20062006-12-30