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Night procession on a sandy path lit by a distant street lamp. At centre, a long-haired man in an orange saffron dhoti and a leopard-print shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot-sandalled in front of a palanquin decorated with colourful garlands and a multicoloured canopy. Beside him, a bald man in white with an orange-red shawl walks alongside. Devotees in white and yellow saris and white dhotis follow, one man playing a drum. On the right, a girl in a turquoise tunic and pants holds a silver trident. Golden trident finial visible at upper right. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired man in orange with rudraksha and a leopard shawl, shown walking in the procession.

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November 20 20102010-11-20November 20 20102010-11-20Night procession on a dirt road with a lit illuminated palanquin behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a leopard-print shawl walks in the centre, with a bald man in white dhoti and kurta beside him wearing a red shawl and garland. Saffron-clad sannyasis carry tall silver trident staffs and a lamp on the right, and a deity murti with a red face and yellow garland glows inside the decorated shrine. Crowds stand in the background. a person by appearance, walking as the central figure of the procession; a printed copyright line runs vertically along the right edge.2010-11-19A nighttime outdoor procession moves along a dirt path toward a lit temple gopuram. At the centre, a long-haired figure in saffron robes and a leopard-print shawl, with a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot, with a striking appearance that matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. A bald man in white dhoti with an orange-red shawl walks to the right, and a tall ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured fringe is held above the group. Two young girls in orange robes carry ceremonial staffs with ornate silver heads, and a woman in pink carries a flaming torch. Behind them, a man in white holds a fan-shaped silver ceremonial item, and women in white and yellow saris follow, one holding a small brass vessel.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt road with a brightly lit chariot or ratha behind the crowd, its red and yellow canopy and painted pillars glowing. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and leopard-print shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, walks at the centre with eyes lowered. Beside him a bald man in white kurta and dhoti wears a red shawl and carries a red umbrella. Around them, figures in orange robes with gold necklaces carry tall spears and a trident, and a crowd of onlookers follows.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt road with a brightly lit, decorated palanquin or ratha under a large red and gold canopy in the background. In the centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, a leopard-print shawl, and a rudraksha mala walks forward with a red tilak on his forehead; Swamiji (probable), appearance-based cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and leopard-print wrap. Beside him, a bald man in white kurta and dhoti with a red shawl walks with an umbrella held behind. Other devotees in orange and white surround them, some holding tall ceremonial staffs with ornate finials, and onlookers and photographers stand behind.2010-11-19Night procession with a central figure walking under a large orange umbrella. The central man wears orange saffron robes, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, a dark rudraksha mala, a red bindi and long swept-back dark hair; his appearance is consistent with the Swamiji cues, so he is a probable Swamiji in person. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and a white shirt with an orange cloth walks beside him. Around them, saffron-clad sannyasis carry umbrellas and a tall silver ceremonial staff topped with a decorative finial. A lit, ornately decorated chariot or ratha with colourful striped banners and a glowing deity murti stands in the background, with a golden flagpole on the left. Several people are visible in the procession, with some in white and others in orange, and multiple coloured umbrellas are raised in the crowd.2010-11-19Night procession with a central figure walking under a large orange umbrella held by an attendant. The central man has long, swept-back hair, wears saffron-orange robes, a leopard-print shawl over his shoulders, and a rudraksha mala around his neck. Around him, attendants in white kurtas and saffron garments carry silver trishula staffs and ceremonial rods, and a figure in a white dhoti walks nearby. Behind them a decorated float or chariot glows with lights and a painted deity murti under a multicolored ornamented canopy. Dark background, lit by a distant lamp. Procession with ratha and umbrella.2010-11-19A night procession on a dirt road, lit by flaming torches carried by people in white dhotis and white garments. At center, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a dark patterned shawl, with a rudraksha mala around the neck; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but facial and presentation cues are not distinctive enough to confirm, so this is unsure. Behind the central figure, a colorfully decorated palanquin or chariot canopy glows with lamp light and tall ornate pillars. A devotee in pink and another in orange walk nearby, and a man at right holds a trident (trishul) on a staff. Several people are visible, and a decorated umbrella shades part of the scene.2010-11-19Night photograph of a procession on a sandy path. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala and sandals, and smiles while walking forward. To his left, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a lanyard badge and rudraksha mala walks alongside. Behind them, white-clad devotees follow, and a deity murti is carried under an ornate arch of green, red and white decorations with a fringed canopy above. A red and multicoloured umbrella with tasselled edges appears at the upper left.2006-12-23 +1 copiesNovember 11 20102010-11-11Night procession at an outdoor ashram setting. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a leopard-print shawl and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead; an orange umbrella is held above him. Behind him, a palanquin-like ratha with colourful painted pillars and a brightly lit deity murti surrounded by a garland. Around him, white-clad men and saffron-clad sannyasis walk, one holding a silver staff-like ceremonial mace, and several carry coloured umbrellas. Lit lamps and dark trees fill the background.2010-11-19