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A photograph of an outdoor ritual procession at an ashram beside a small shrine with a deity murti draped in garlands and orange cloth. A central saffron-robed man in an orange turban and a white flower garland holds a small brass vessel and a lamp flame while a brass pot is raised nearby. Behind him, several men in orange robes with gold beaded necklaces and white-clothed attendants walk in line. A tall gold-topped staff is carried at right, and a man in orange holds a brass tray of flower petals. Trees and foliage fill the background, and a patterned floor design lies on the ground.

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among large leafy trees. A deity murti is decorated with white and red garlands and marigold-style flower strands, set within a yellow-and-red arched niche above a dark stone base with flower trails. A standing man in a saffron-orange robe and matching saffron turban wears a long white-and-red flower garland and holds a brass bell in one hand while raising a lit oil lamp toward the murti with the other, performing aarti. Several other men in saffron-orange robes and orange shawls stand behind and to the side, and a few men in white dhotis and shirts watch at right. The ground has white kolam designs and a dark polished floor is in the foreground. a person, wearing the saffron turban and garland, performing aarti at the shrine.2008-07-17A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a large spreading tree. A deity murti in red and orange with garlands and marigold strings stands within a framed arched niche of red and white trim on a dark stone base with a black-and-white border. Before it, a line of devotees in saffron-orange and white ritual clothes stands with hands folded in prayer. In the foreground, a man in an orange robe and orange turban with a white garland holds a bell, and another attendant holds a lit oil lamp. Several men in white dhotis, some bare-chested, stand behind the line. A tall ceremonial staff with a brass top leans at the right edge, and a brass kalasha sits on a stone platform.2008-07-17A 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.2008-07-17Outdoor procession with a crowd under palm trees and banana leaves, with decorated ceremonial umbrellas in orange, green and blue overhead. In the centre, a smiling man in orange robes and a saffron turban, with a white and red flower garland, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a man in orange holds a golden ceremonial staff topped with a trident, and another in orange with a gold necklace carries a silver kalasha filled with flowers and leaves. Several saffron-robed men with gold necklaces and rudraksha-style adornments, along with white-clad devotees, line the procession. A watch is visible on one man's wrist at left. Visible text reads a pedia.org at the bottom right2008-07-17Outdoor procession on a dusty path. A central man with long swept-back dark hair, a vibhuti mark on his forehead, and rudraksha malas wears a saffron-orange robe and a large white and red flower garland, with his palms pressed together in greeting. Above him a man in white raises a long pole topped by a saffron flag. Other devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, one in yellow, follow behind, with colourful umbrellas at the edges and a building with a red-tiled roof in the background. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues are the long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha malas and garland.2006-12-30A barefoot procession walks along a paved path past a white structure and green trees. A central man in an orange turban and orange robe wears a long white and red flower garland and gold-toned necklaces, and walks between two men carrying tall gold-tipped staffs, one topped with a trident. Around him are men in saffron and orange robes with gold necklaces and a few in white dhotis with orange shawls. The bearded man at left wears a gold pendant necklace. A faint archive copyright line appears in the lower right corner.2008-07-17July 27 20082008-07-27A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with bamboo poles and leafy trees. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban walks barefoot, wearing a white and green garland with red accents, a large gold pendant necklace, and a red flower bunch at his waist. Behind him, several men in orange robes and white clothing follow, one with a dark beard. Scattered petals lie on the ground.2008-07-17January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a procession entering a decorated gateway hung with banana bunches and flower garlands. In the centre, a figure in an orange turban and matching orange robe, wearing a white and red flower garland, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside and behind him, several men in saffron-orange robes wear gold-coloured beaded necklaces and pendants. On the left, men in white clothes and a man with a red headband and white shirt clap and join hands. On the right, a man in white with his palms joined bows, and a man in a red shirt stands in the background. The setting appears to be an open entrance with a red canopy visible beyond.2008-07-17November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on sandy ground with coconut palms and blue sky behind. A man in an orange robe with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a thick white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walks centre frame with one hand extended. Above him a pink fringed parasol with red tassels is held by a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Behind, men in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala, follow; at right a red and gold banner with a blue emblem is carried.2006-12-30