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Outdoor festival procession at an ashram beneath a white arched gateway topped with an Om carving and trees behind. Several large umbrellas in red, orange, green and blue stripes are held over the crowd, and a white elephant figure with a red-trimmed garland stands at right. A bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala smiles at centre, while a man in a white turban and white shawl gestures at left. Other men in white dhotis and orange shawls fill the crowd, and a long-haired man in white stands at far left.

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Outdoor procession at a temple-style ashram setting under a bright sky. Several decorated umbrellas in red, green and blue with tasselled edges are held above the crowd, and a white stone elephant statue with red garland stands at right beside a white pillared arch. A man with long dark hair and a full beard in white clothing stands at far left. In the centre, a bald man in an orange-saffron robe walks with an attendant in white dhoti and shawl, who gestures with one hand. Behind them, several men in orange and white robes and white shawls follow in a dense crowd, with a man in a white head cloth and another in orange on the left.2007-01-30A photograph of a crowd procession outdoors under colourful umbrellas with red, orange and yellow canopies and tassels, held over people. In the foreground a man with long dark hair and a full beard wears a white shawl over white robes and smiles. Beside him a man in white robes and a white head cloth stands with hands together. At centre, a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a bare chest and a gold necklace stands with an attendant in orange beside him. To the right, men in white dhotis and shirts and monks in orange robes stand among devotees. Trees and a white pillared structure appear in the background.2007-01-30Outdoor procession at an ashram with a white arched gateway and a large shady tree behind. Many people in orange and saffron robes crowd around, with several carrying colourful striped umbrellas with tassels. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti and white shawl holds hands with a bald man in a bright orange shawl and a red tilak on his forehead, who is adjusting his shawl. Other devotees in white clothes and orange scarves surround them, and a decorated pink elephant figure with red garlands stands at the right edge. A bearded man in white is partly visible at the far left.2007-01-30Outdoor photograph of a procession passing under a white ornamental arch with a carved top medallion, surrounded by large trees and strings of red garlands. Several multicoloured ceremonial parasols are raised overhead, and white statues of birds or elephants with decorative trappings stand at the sides. A central figure in a bright orange-saffron robe, with a shaved head, walks forward, flanked by people in white dhotis and kurtas and several men in saffron robes. Some attendees wear rosettes, and a man at left holds a camera. A tall bearded man in orange-saffron robes with long hair walks behind. Plain, mostly white-clad devotees line the procession.2007-01-30Outdoor procession at a hilltop ashram on a sunny day. A bald, bearded elder with a long white beard, bare-chested and wearing a white dhoti and white shoulder cloth, walks with a cane near the centre. Beside him, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe with a ceremonial necklace walks forward, and a saffron-robed sannyasi with long hair follows. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk nearby, one wearing a rosette badge. Above them, several large ceremonial umbrellas in red, orange and blue with gold emblems are held aloft. A white stone archway and temple structure stand in the background among trees.2007-01-30A crowd outdoors under bright sunlight gathers beneath colourful decorated parasols with red, green and yellow fabric and tassels. In the centre, a bald man in an orange saffron robe and a beaded necklace smiles and holds hands with a man in white clothes and a white head cloth. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes and a white-clothed man with long dark hair stand close, while devotees in white dhotis and orange garments surround them. A white stone pillared structure and trees stand in the background.2007-01-30A photograph of a procession climbing white stone steps at an outdoor shrine beneath a large tree, with white pillars and pink temple-style structures behind. Colourful umbrellas with red, green and blue panels and gold tassels are held over the group, and strings of marigold garlands hang overhead. In the centre, a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace walks beside another man in orange robes. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a blue rosette walks at the left, and a bare-chested elderly man with a long white beard and white loincloth leans on a cane at the right. Several devotees in white and orange follow.2007-01-30Outdoor procession at a temple-style building with white pillars and strung flower garlands. Several saffron-robed monks walk in the centre, the foremost a bald man in a full orange shawl with a red bindi and beaded necklace, a hand resting on his chest. Beside him an orange-robed attendant with a rudraksha mala and a bald man in white dhoti. Behind them a white-bearded, bare-chested elderly man holds a white towel and walks with a cane. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry red, orange and blue ceremonial umbrellas with gold fringe. Hills and a hazy landscape appear in the background.2007-01-30Outdoor procession among a crowd under several colourful ornate umbrellas with fringed tassels and painted panels. At left, a long-haired bearded man in white garments with a shawl smiles beside a white-capped man in white dhoti and shawl. At centre, a bald, smiling man in saffron-orange robes holds hands with another man, with saffron-robed sannyasis, a bald man in white and a white-clad man around him. Devotees and onlookers in light shirts and dhotis fill the background, and a white-clad man at right wears a rosette badge. A white pillar and trees appear behind. a person is the long-haired bearded man in white garments with a shawl, and the appearance is uncertain, so the a person value is unsure.2007-01-30January 30 20072007-01-30Outdoor procession passing under a white ornamental arch with curled scroll tops, beneath a large tree. Multicolored parasols with fringed edges are held above the group, and a painted elephant with pink and white decoration appears at left. Near center, a bald man in a bright orange shawl walks beside a man in white with a cloth draped over his head and a long-haired man in white wearing a shawl, with several people in saffron and orange robes around them. A man at right in white shirt carries a camera lanyard. Red and pink garlands hang across the top of the frame. A central figure in orange with a shaved head and a distinctive physique is walking in the procession; the appearance cues are not sufficient to confirm identity, so the role is described as a devotee in orange in the procession.2007-01-30Outdoor procession at a temple-like complex with a white ornate structure behind. A line of colourful canopy umbrellas (red, orange, blue, green with gold trim and tassels) shades the walkers. In the centre-right foreground, a bald man in a saffron-orange shawl with a red forehead mark and a beaded necklace gestures with his right hand while walking. Beside him, a man with a long swept-back hairstyle wears an orange robe and garland. On the left, an elderly bearded man with bare torso and white cloth wraps stands near a woman in white with gold trim. Several other saffron-robed sadhus and white-clad devotees follow in the crowd. a person: the centre-right man has a shaved head and orange robe with a red forehead mark, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2007-01-30