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A festive procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms. Three large umbrellas with red, green and yellow panels and fringed edges are held aloft over the group. A central man wears an orange robe, a white floral garland of flowers and a gold-toned necklace, with a striped head wrap; he is smiling and walking forward. Beside him, a man in an orange robe holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a trident, and another orange-robed figure carries a second staff. Around them, men in white kurtas and orange shawls, a woman in a yellow shawl and other devotees clap and raise their hands. A blue vehicle is visible behind the procession. The central figure may be a person, identified by the orange robe, flower garland, head wrap and ceremonial procession setting.

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A procession in daylight under colourful fringed umbrellas, with a ratha-like crowd moving along a dusty road. A man with long swept-back hair, a red tilak, a flower garland and heavy gold necklaces wears a cream dhoti and shawl and smiles while raising his palms in greeting. Beside him, a man in saffron robes with a gold-topped staff and gold necklaces walks next to a trident-topped pole. Around them, men in white kurtas, orange and red shawls and saffron clothing follow, with a bus and tents behind and paper bunting overhead.2009-01-01Outdoor procession under bright sunlight beneath coconut palms, with two large ceremonial parasols with red, yellow, green and blue panels and tasselled fringe held aloft. In the foreground a smiling man wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a long white jasmine garland with green and red accents, a gold necklace and a cream-and-gold turban with a red tilak, and holds a small gold object in one hand, moving forward with the group. Behind him a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl claps, and women in white and saffron saris, several with garlands, follow. A man in orange with a gold-tipped ceremonial staff and rudraksha-style beads walks among them. Thatched huts and a white SUV appear in the background.2008-12-27Outdoor procession under a multicoloured canopy umbrella with fringed tassels, beside palm trees and a large silver trishul. In the centre, a man in orange robes, a matching orange turban and a long pink-and-white flower garland smiles as he walks forward, hands folded at his waist. A second man in an orange turban and white flower garland stands beside him, and a bearded man in orange robes with a beaded necklace is at right. A figure in orange robes at left holds a brass plate of flowers. Devotees in white clothes and orange shawls stand around, several with palms pressed together in greeting. Embroidered orange and red banners hang beside the umbrella.2007-12-30An outdoor procession with several colourful ceremonial parasols with red, green, yellow and blue panels decorated with floral and bird motifs and tasselled fringes, held aloft by devotees in white and orange. A tall golden trident (trishul) is carried upright at centre. In the foreground, a long-haired man wearing a rose-and-white flower garland and a white dhoti with an orange shawl walks beside a bald man in white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Behind them, a bald man in orange robes and a beaded mala stands near a young boy in orange and white. Many people in orange and white crowd the scene, with a fence and dry scrubby bushes behind.2009-01-01A festival procession moves along a dirt path under leafy trees. Two large ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and blue canopies and tasselled fringe are carried on tall wooden poles with gold finials. Men in saffron orange robes lead, including a figure with long dark hair wearing a white and orange garland, gold necklaces and a gold-trimmed headpiece, and a bearded man in orange wearing a gold medallion necklace and glasses. A trident-topped staff rises at the left, and orange flags fly behind. Men in white and cream dhotis and kurtas and a woman in a blue sari walk among the crowd.2008-12-27A procession outdoors under decorated red and blue ceremonial umbrellas with tasseled fringes and saffron flags. In the centre, a young man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron robe, a white and red flower garland and gold necklaces, holds his hands raised in greeting, while a man in an orange robe carries a golden trident. A bearded man in saffron dress with a rudraksha mala walks in front, and a man in orange holds a tall golden staff on the right. Other saffron-clad followers and people in white and cream kurtas walk along a dirt path lined with green trees.2008-12-27A procession on a dirt road beside a grey block wall and palm trees under a clear blue sky. Central figure wears saffron robes, a white and orange flower garland with a red tassel, and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot with hands joined. Behind him, saffron-robed men carry a golden trident and a golden staff, and several colourful parasols with yellow, red and green panels and fringed tassels are held overhead. A bearded man in saffron robes and gold necklace walks at right, while men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and boys in white walk along the sides.2008-12-25December 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27A procession on a dirt path during the Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebrations. A central man in an orange saffron robe and a red-and-yellow marigold garland with white flower strands walks smiling, wearing a white and gold turban, gold necklaces and an arm band. Around him, a bearded sadhu in orange holds a tall golden staff with a trident top, and several men in dark suits and ties walk alongside. Orange flags and a red, yellow and green fringed parasol are held overhead beneath palm trees. Several people are visible in the procession, and the sadhu and suited men are clearly visible.2008-12-29Outdoor procession with devotees in saffron and orange robes walking behind colourful ceremonial umbrellas (chhatras) with red, blue, yellow and green panels, golden fringes and floral embroidery. A tall golden trident (trishul) is carried in the crowd. In the centre, a smiling long-haired man wearing a white shawl, red and white flower garlands and gold necklaces holds his hands together in greeting. Beside him a bearded man in orange robes with glasses and a rudraksha-style gold necklace walks in the procession. Girls in white with orange scarves walk in the foreground. Many people crowd the background.2009-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path in bright daylight. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a white and orange flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and carries a golden trident. Beside him, another orange-robed sadhu holds a golden staff. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and white shirts hold large ornate parasols with red, yellow and green panels and dove motifs, and orange flags fly above. Many white-clad devotees and orange-clad sadhus follow in the crowd, with a tent structure in the background. The central figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on long swept-back hair, saffron robe, floral garland and ceremonial gold necklaces.2008-12-28