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A procession climbs a pale stone staircase beside a white-walled garden with palms and flowering shrubs. In the centre, a young man in saffron-orange robes wears a long garland of yellow and pink-purple flowers and walks barefoot with his hands joined. Behind him, a woman in orange sari carries a tray of flowers and fruit, and a man in white with a yellow shawl steps along. On the left and right edges, two men in white with yellow shawls hold long wooden poles. Rudraksha beads are visible around one man's neck. Several other people in orange follow in the background. Yellow and white flowers line the steps. Four or more physical people are visible.

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September 14 20092009-09-14A procession of barefoot men in saffron-orange robes descends red-painted stone steps beneath a yellow and red umbrella. The central figure, with long dark hair, wears an orange robe, a gold-bead necklace, and a thick white flower garland with red blossoms. To the left, a bald man in orange holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a silver finial. Behind them, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and attendants carry items. On the right, another saffron-clad figure walks past. Bamboo scaffolding and a white sack lie on the left side of the steps. A purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-07-26Outdoor procession climbing a concrete staircase. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long dark swept-back hair and a white and red flower garland walks barefoot between men in white kurta-style clothes who carry long wooden poles. A large white and red fringed canopy umbrella and red-and-white bunting appear in the background, with a crowd of people in white behind. Cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, garland, central role in the procession, so this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate. Right foreground shows a silver-toned staff and a rudraksha-style bead strand held by an attendant in white.2006-12-29A procession of saffron-robed priests walks up temple steps in a courtyard lined with potted plants. In the centre, a long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and a long white flower garland with red accents, plus a gold beaded necklace, smiles while walking. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti with an orange-gold border holds a tall staff with a white cloth, and a bald man in orange holds a ceremonial plate. At left, a man in orange carries a gold tray with ritual items, and a man in orange with a tilak carries a silver vessel. A saffron-robed man with a long-haired central figure matches a distinctive presentation cue, so the appearance-based label is a person, standing in the procession. Behind them, a black-and-red decorated deity murti, possibly a Shiva lingam, stands beside a banner on the wall.2011-12-11January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a white temple entrance with carved white pillars and a palm tree at right. Four people walk down steps: a young man in the centre wears a plain saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala and a bare upper body wrap, and his hair is swept back; a man beside him wears an orange robe and a gold chain; a woman in an orange sari with red borders walks at right; and a man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl stands behind them. A striped red, blue and yellow pole stands on the left. Printed pictures and captions are not visible on the scene.2009-09-14December 23 20082008-12-23July 26 20102010-07-26A photograph of a procession descending white stairs beside a whitewashed wall with maroon stripes, under a clear blue sky and bare tree. Center, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak and a white flower garland wears a saffron-orange robe and gold necklace. Behind him, a bearded man in orange robes and rudraksha beads walks beside a figure in white. On the right, a man in orange carries a brass tray of flower petals. In the background, a man in orange holds a tall golden staff topped with a trident, and others in orange and white follow, with one person holding a decorated orange drum.2008-12-23A procession climbs a stone staircase outdoors under a bright sky. At centre, a person in a saffron-orange sannyasi wrap with a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks with a slight smile. Behind and beside them, men in white kurta-style clothes carry long wooden poles, and a man in white with a red and gold shawl holds a brass bowl of flowers, fruit and a coconut-like offering. Above them, a white fringed ceremonial umbrella and a multicolored striped canopy are carried on poles, with a temple structure visible in the background. Several other white-clad devotees follow on the steps.2006-12-29December 30 20072007-12-30Photograph of a temple staircase with red and white painted walls and yellow scroll motifs on the railing. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a red and gold flower garland, layered gold necklaces and gold armbands, stands at the foot of the steps with a red flower in hand. Behind him, a shaved-headed attendant in saffron robes and a gold necklace holds a ceremonial item. On the stairs, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a gold border and a wooden pole stands beside the railing. Swamiji (probable): the man in the center has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklaces and a floral garland.2012-01-01