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A photograph of a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long pink flower garland, walking outdoors beside a trees-lined path. Behind him, two men in white kurta-style clothing hold a green pole supporting a colourful canopy umbrella with red, orange, green and blue fringed tassels. The man on the right smiles at the camera. Trees and grass fill the background under soft evening light.

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September 03 20042004-09-03Outdoor photograph of a procession under a large ceremonial umbrella with a green pole and a fringed canopy in red, blue, white and orange with tassels. In the lower left, a smiling person in an orange turban with a red bindi and folded hands walks beside two men in dark clothing; the man in the centre holds the umbrella pole, and the man at right wears a dark jacket. Trees and a pale sky sit behind them.2004-09-03Outdoor street scene in warm sunlight with strong lens flare. A man in a saffron-orange robe and saffron turban, wearing a long pink-and-white flower garland, smiles and raises his hand in greeting at the centre. Beside him on the left, a smiling man in white dhoti and shawl with red edging walks, and on the right a man in white clothes holds a long pole topped with a decorative ornament, while another man in white stands at the far right. A silver sedan is parked behind them among pine trees. Four or five people are visible.2004-09-03September 03 20042004-09-03Outdoor procession on a paved road at sunset, with a row of women in saris walking toward the camera. A man in an orange robe with a crown-like head covering and a pink-and-white flower garland stands at the centre, shaded by a small ornate umbrella or canopy held above him. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk beside him. Women in red, maroon and brown saris hold their hands together in greeting, and a woman in a blue sari on the right waves. Prayer flags in pink, green and yellow strung overhead, pine trees and parked cars line the road. A woman carries a silver tray. a person: the central figure in orange robes with a garland, shaded by a canopy, matches the page's claim that he was present, though his face is not clearly visible.2004-09-03A 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 24 20092009-12-24Outdoor procession during a temple festival. In the foreground, a man wearing an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and a garland of white flowers with blue, red and green ribbons over an orange shawl, smiles to the side. Behind him a man in a white kurta with wire-rimmed glasses, a rudraksha mala and a small gold pendant holds a long wooden pole of a ceremonial parasol with purple fringe and red tassels. Other people in orange and white robes and devotees stand nearby, with more parasols visible in the background amid palm trees.2005-12-31January 12 20072007-01-12December 28 20062006-12-28Night procession on a gravel path in front of a red-painted building with string lights. A man in orange shawl and rust-red dhoti with a shaved head and tilak walks at left. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, a thick red and white flower garland, a gold ceremonial necklace and a rust-red robe and shawl walks forward with one hand raised in greeting. At right, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a silver umbrella with a maroon and gold embroidered canopy over the central figure. Two more people stand at the far right edge. a person candidate by appearance: the central figure shows long hair, saffron-toned clothing, a garland and gold necklace, matching the event context.2016-01-03Outdoor procession on a dirt path under bright daylight. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and a red-and-white floral garland, smiling and walking forward. Behind him a man in a white shirt and dhoti holds up a large white and red umbrella with tassels, and two more umbrellas in red, blue and green with tassels appear at left and right. Men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, walk around them, and a man at left carries a red and gold ceremonial pennant. Trees and a small building are in the background.2006-12-30