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A procession on a paved path at an ashram, with trees and a water tank behind. Saffron-robed sannyasis walk barefoot in a line; the central figure wears a saffron shawl, a large white and orange garland, a rudraksha mala and a yellow-and-saffron turban. A figure in front holds a tall golden staff topped with a trident, and another holds a long golden rod. Several men in white kurtas stand at the sides, and a row of small orange and white flags hangs on a fence to the right. An appearance-based candidate for a person is visible: the turban-wearing central figure has a garland, ceremonial beads and a shawl, though the cues are not strong enough to confirm identity.

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A photograph of a procession walking along a dirt-and-paved path lined with green shrubs and a string of orange triangular flags overhead. At the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland and an orange turban-style head covering walks barefoot, carried or flanked by attendants; a long trident-like staff and a tall ceremonial staff are raised in the group. Around him are men in orange robes with rudraksha-style bead garlands and women in white saris with orange shawls. A man in white kurta walks on the right, and a man in orange runs in the foreground. A white-roofed building and a water tank stand at left under a tree.2008-07-17A photograph of a procession on a dirt-and-concrete path beside a whitewashed building with a corrugated roof and a water tank on a tower. A group of about ten men in saffron-orange robes walk along the path, several wearing garlands, one with an orange turban at centre. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts walk among them or stand at the side. Along the right, a green hedge is edged with red-and-white kerbs, and a line of orange flags hangs from a rope strung through the trees. A red-and-white painted wall and a blue cloth hanging appear at the left. Trees and a cloudy sky fill the background. The scene suggests a ritual procession at an ashram.2008-07-17A procession walks along a red-brown dirt path lined with white and red painted kerbs and green shrubs, beneath a large tree with orange and red flags strung overhead. In front, a man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a garland of orange flowers around his neck and rudraksha malas, carries a ceremonial staff. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas walk barefoot, several holding long golden-topped staffs, while men in white dhotis and white kurtas follow. A blue draped curtain and a white shelter stand to the left, and a water tank rises on a tower in the background.2008-07-17December 27 20082008-12-27A procession walks along a paved path beside a red-and-white gate with Tamil or Sanskrit-style lettering. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes, with a golden headband, a long flower garland with purple-and-white ribbon and rudraksha-style beads, walks barefoot while holding a long golden staff. Around him, several men in saffron robes carry tridents, a silver trident-topped staff and golden staffs, and a man in white dhoti and yellow shawl walks behind. Green trees and shrubs line the path, and a water tank and fence are visible in the background.2009-12-25December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A procession of men in saffron-orange robes walks barefoot along a dirt path past a fence and green trees. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange head wrap wears a long white and red flower garland and carries a golden staff. Behind him, bearded men in orange robes wear rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces. A golden trident is visible at the left edge. At the far right, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala walks with his hands folded. The scene appears to be a ceremonial procession at an ashram.2008-07-17December 25 20092009-12-25December 24 20082008-12-24August 17 20092009-08-17December 25 20082008-12-25