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A photograph of an outdoor procession on dirt ground. A bare-chested figure in a long orange dhoti-style cloth wears a white turban, a long white-and-red flower garland, and a gold bangle, with long swept-back hair. Beside him a woman in white holds a small decorated basket with a coconut and flowers. Several men in saffron-orange robes, one with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, stand behind, and a man in white kurta and sandals stands nearby. In the right foreground a man in a dark suit bends forward to touch the ground. A colourful rangoli design lies on the ground at right, and a red canopy edge appears at the top left.

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Outdoor photo of a festival procession at a dusty ground beside a white wall. A central figure in orange robes wears a white and gold headwrap and a long white and red flower garland with a gold armband, smiling and reaching toward a bowed man in a dark navy suit who leans down in front. Behind them, several men in orange and saffron robes with beaded necklaces hold long ceremonial staffs with ornate silver tops, and a man holds a brass vessel. A man in a cream sherwani with an orange sash stands at left holding a staff. Onlookers in white and orange gather in the background, and a colourful canopy edge appears at top right.2008-12-29Outdoor photo on dusty ground at a ritual gathering. In the foreground, a figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white floral crown with a gold-trimmed headpiece turns toward a bowing man in a black jacket, touching his head. Two women in white garments and orange borders hold brass pots of flowers, fruit and greenery. Behind them, people in orange robes, white kurtas and beaded malas stand in a crowd holding staffs.2008-12-29Outdoor photo of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, standing on dirt ground with a white wall and palm trees behind. A man in a light blue shirt kneels and touches the feet of a shaved-headed man in white in the foreground. Other saffron-robed men with beaded malas stand nearby, and women in blue saris and white clothes watch on.2011-05-23A photo of a festival procession outdoors in bright daylight. A smiling man in the centre wears a cream turban, a long white and red flower garland with a red tassel, and an orange silk garment with gold border, with hands pressed together at the chest. Around him, men in orange robes carry tall golden staffs with ornate tops, and a shorter man in a dark suit stands at the left edge. A figure seen from behind in orange robes with a maroon shawl faces him. On the right, two women in white saris hold brass pots decorated with leaves and flowers. The crowd behind includes more people in orange and white.2008-12-29Outdoors on a dusty reddish-brown ground, a young man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold turban and a long white-and-red flower garland stands with his back partly turned, bending forward. Behind him, a line of women in plain white saris and white tops holds decorated woven baskets or pots with flowers, and smiling men in white and orange robes stand in the crowd. On the right, a man in a dark suit and pink shirt gestures with his hands. Several onlookers in white, orange and cream clothing fill the background, and a tall golden-tipped staff is visible at the upper right.2008-12-29December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a ceremonial scene outdoors under a canopy with red and white tassels and a bunch of green bananas. A standing figure in an orange turban and orange robes wears a long white and red flower garland, a gold necklace with a pendant, and holds a tall gold trident in the right hand, with the left hand extended. This person has long swept-back hair and a red tilak, and is barefoot on a white step. Kneeling at his feet in orange robes, a devotee bows low while presenting a folded orange cloth in plastic wrap. Around them, women in white saris with orange shawls stand with hands folded, and others in orange robes and white dhotis are present. Rose petals are scattered on the steps.2007-12-30Outdoor photograph at a roadside arrival during the Jayanti Brahmotsavama celebrations in Bidadi. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a cream turban, wearing a long garland of white and red flowers and a gold-toned necklace, stands centre-left with hands clasped, smiling. A man in white kurta bows low to touch his feet, while a man in white stands at left and a man in a dark jacket with white shirt bends forward at right. Behind them, a woman in white sari with yellow shawl holds a brass tray of yellow and orange flowers with folded hands, and another woman in grey and sunglasses stands nearby. Red and yellow banners and a chain-link fence sit in the background under bright sunlight. The saffron-robed figure matches the probable Swamiji cues of a turban, saffron clothing and garlands.2008-12-30Outdoor ritual gathering under a large banyan tree with aerial roots and hanging flower garlands. Saffron-robed sannyasis, many with shaved heads and rudraksha malas, stand and sit on mats; some hold brass kalasha pots and kamandalus. A woman in orange sits cross-legged at center, a bowed figure in orange prostrates on a red patterned carpet in front of her, and a robed attendant on the right holds a staff. Brass lamps, bowls and an offering tray are arranged on woven mats, and a crowd of white-clad devotees sits behind. Padapuja-style prostration with brass ritual vessels and staffs, approximately 20-30 people visible.2006-07-12Outdoor procession on sandy ground beside palm trees and stone sculptures. A man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl, wearing a long white flower garland with red flowers, stands at centre holding a silver vessel with flowers. Beside him a woman in an orange sari holds a similar offering. On the left a man in orange robes with a saffron shawl gestures. A man in a white dhoti and saffron shawl kneels and touches the ground in front of the group. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls play a drum and a horn, and a man in white holds a video camera. The scene is a temple-related ritual procession.2010-07-26Outdoor procession on a dirt path beneath green trees. A man in a saffron-orange robe and red turban, wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, walks under a multicoloured tasselled canopy held overhead by a helper in orange. Two saffron-robed attendants walk nearby, one shaved-headed. A man in white dhoti and shirt bows low with hands folded in front of the procession, while people in white dhotis stand with palms pressed together. Musicians with a drum and wind instrument play to one side, and a few people in white and orange observe from the edges.2008-07-27December 23 20072007-12-23