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A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees under bright sunlight. In the centre, a figure in orange robes with a long orange shawl and a large flower garland walks beneath a multicoloured umbrella, surrounded by saffron-robed attendants. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and saris carry tall decorated banners in orange, yellow and red, plus umbrellas, and several children in white walk alongside. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a tilak on his forehead plays a long wind instrument, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border holds a decorated plate. A banner on the left shows a row of small portrait photos and Kannada text.

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December 28 20082008-12-28A procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees under bright sunlight. Men in white dhotis and shirts play long wind instruments, including a man in front wearing a white shirt and white dhoti with a small brass-bell style instrument, and a young musician in a red kurta. Several people wear saffron and orange robes and garlands, and women in white saris carry white fan-like chamaras. Orange and yellow ceremonial umbrellas and orange-and-gold ornamental banners are carried overhead, with red and orange flags along the route. A partially visible banner with portraits and text stands at left. Devotees walk behind in a festival procession.2008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 24 20082008-12-24December 23 20082008-12-23December 30 20072007-12-30A dirt road procession moves between palm trees under a clear sky. In the centre, a man in orange robes with a white flower garland and a long dark beard walks at the front; the figure in the middle wears a long-haired crown-like headpiece and orange garments, which is a probable match for Swamiji based on his distinctive attire and presentation, though his face is not visible enough to confirm. Several orange-robed sannyasis walk alongside, some carrying tall wooden staffs. Women in white saris with orange-bordered shawls and beaded necklaces walk nearby, one carrying a brass vessel. Men in white kurtas hold large ornate umbrellas with teardrop-shaped orange and gold panels and fringed edges, while saffron and red flags flutter above. A bearded man in white stands at the far right holding an umbrella. A partial portrait banner appears at the left edge.2008-12-28A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees under bright sunlight. Musicians in white dhotis and shirts play a dhol drum with a red-and-gold wrapped body and a long wind instrument. Behind them, participants in white and saffron-orange robes carry orange flags and decorated umbrellas in yellow, red and white with ornate panels. A banner with printed portraits and Kannada text stands at the left edge. Many devotees follow, including children in white and girls in checked skirts. The scene reflects a ratha-style procession during a temple celebration.2008-12-28Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees under hazy morning light. Two musicians in the foreground play long curved wind instruments: the left one wears a gold shirt and gold dhoti with a tilak, the right one wears white with a gold shawl and a white vibhuti forehead mark. Behind them, a group of men and women in saffron and orange robes walk, a central figure in orange wears a white and red flower garland. Several large ceremonial umbrellas with red, orange and yellow fringes and blue bird motifs are carried aloft, and a ratha-style staff with an ornate finial stands among them. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk along the sides. A procession with umbrellas and wind musicians, possibly part of a temple ceremony.2008-12-26Outdoor procession along a dirt road lined with palm trees and low buildings. Many participants wear white dhotis and shirts or saffron-orange robes. A central figure in saffron robes and a white flower garland walks with a tall staff, and a man in a saffron wrap and rudraksha-style beads walks nearby. Drummers play large drums, a man in a dark shirt plays a long wind instrument, and several people carry large multicoloured parasols and orange flags on poles. Women in white saris and a yellow sari are among the marchers. The scene suggests a ritual street procession.2008-12-24December 25 20072007-12-25December 24 20082008-12-24December 30 20072007-12-30