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A nighttime procession of saffron-robed sannyasis and young devotees walks along a paved path past a red-and-white striped wall and a banana plant. In the centre, a person with long dark hair, a pink and multicolour flower garland, a gold necklace and gold-bordered saffron dhoti walks forward, flanked by attendants. Behind them, several figures hold ceremonial silver trumpets and a staff topped with a trident-like finial, and some wear white tripundra markings on their foreheads. On the right, a shaven-headed attendant in saffron carries a silver tray. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at the far right near a fence. The scene suggests a ritual procession.

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A dusk procession descends concrete steps at an ashram. A central figure in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, walking barefoot. Behind him, saffron-robed sannyasis with white tilak on their foreheads carry long brass horns raised overhead. A woman in a white sari stands at right beside a tray, and a man in white clothes stands further right. A green banana plant with leaves stands beside the steps, and a red-and-white striped wall and iron gate frame the scene under a dark sky.2013-07-22Evening procession descending concrete steps past a banana plant and red iron gate. A central figure in a maroon-red dhoti and sash wears a long red and multicoloured flower garland, gold necklaces and gold bangles, with a white vertical forehead mark. Robed sannyasis in orange-red and saffron clothing surround him, several with shaved heads, white forehead tripundra and gold necklaces. One behind carries a tray, and others blow long brass horns. A woman in a white sari stands at right. Striped red-and-white wall and a small wooden stool are visible.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A procession on a paved path beneath palm trees. In the centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a long multicolour flower garland and a red bindi, walking forward. Beside him, a bald man in rust-red and gold-bordered cloth carries a folded cloth and wears a rudraksha mala and a saffron sash. Behind them, saffron-robed devotees and a man in white ritual dress carry brass plates and lamps. A golden trident and a decorated canopy umbrella rise at the right, and a folding table with offerings stands at the left. Several people in orange and red clothing stand with hands pressed together. Roughly ten to twelve people are visible.2014-09-09Night procession outdoors beneath a large banyan tree at a temple-like ashram setting. A central figure in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and gold armband, and smiles while standing barefoot on a white ritual cloth. A man in orange robes holds a silver platter of offerings, and a figure in orange holds a white-tipped ceremonial item. Behind them a parasol-like canopy stands, a cameraman in a blue shirt films, and a standing figure in orange with a shaved head and white forehead band presses palms together in namaste. Orange-robed attendants with white forehead bands line the background, and a purple cloth hangs with floral garlands on the left.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22October 19 20172017-10-19July 22 20132013-07-22July 01 20132013-07-01A night-time outdoor ritual at an ashram with a large banyan tree behind. A man with a bare upper body and a red-brown dhoti with gold trim walks forward, wearing a thick ceremonial gold necklace and a long multi-coloured flower garland; he has a tilak on his forehead and gold armbands. Several men in orange robes with white forehead markings stand around; one carries a brass tray and another holds a ceremonial staff, and a long brass horn-like instrument is visible. A small ornate silver canopy stands behind them. At right, a bald young man in orange with white tilak folds his hands in greeting. A cameraman in a blue striped shirt films the scene from behind a wooden rail. Ritual offerings are visible at lower left, including red flowers and a plate.2013-07-22Night procession at an outdoor ashram setting. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, white forehead markings, a red and multicolour flower garland, a gold-and-beaded necklace and gold armbands, wearing rust-brown and gold ritual cloth, holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a silver bell in the other, smiling. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis and young boys with white tripundra markings and rudraksha malas walk in the procession. A silver ceremonial umbrella with hanging ornaments and a saffron-and-gold banner on a staff are visible at the top left, and a shaved-headed attendant on the right carries a silver tray of flowers and kumkum. Trees and night foliage form the backdrop.2013-07-22A procession at dusk on a stone staircase. A central figure in orange and gold-bordered robes wears a long gold-and-white flower garland, a gold pendant, gold bangles and a red bindi, with white sacred markings on the forehead and a broad smile. Behind him a young attendant in saffron robes holds a brass kalasha with green leaves on a tray. Several attendants in saffron robes with white forehead markings blow long brass horns, and a red and white flower garland hangs across the background. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron robes, presented as the central procession figure.2013-07-01