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A procession on a red carpet under a decorated canopy with a red and gold umbrella. Several men in white kurtas and dhotis walk alongside two saffron-clad figures. The figure in the centre wears an orange turban, long dark hair, an orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace, and gestures with his hand while looking to his left. The figure on the right wears a saffron shawl over his head and body, has vibhuti on his forehead and a white beard, and holds out an open palm. Behind them, a man in white with a red-bordered shawl and a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala walk among devotees holding orange flags. Banners and printed panels with photographs hang on the tent behind. A uniformed police officer stands in the background. The central figure has distinctive long hair, an orange turban, gold necklace and saffron robes, which are cues consistent with the page's reference to a person, so his presence is probable but not certain from appearance alone.

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A photograph of a festive procession under a red and blue canopy with draped fabric and ornate gold-tipped poles. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange head wrap, saffron robe and a heavy gold necklace, walking with his hands loosely clasped. Beside him on the left, a man in white kurta with a red and gold bordered shawl and glasses holds a pink cloth. On the right, an older man with a shaved head, white forehead markings and saffron robe speaks while gesturing. Behind them, men in white shirts and trousers and a few onlookers move along a red carpet near decorative carved figures. Several people are visible, all identified only by role and clothing.2006-01-01January 01 20062006-01-01August 09 20072007-08-09Outdoor festival procession on a red carpet beneath ornate umbrellas with red, white and fringed canopies. In the centre, a man wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a long gold necklace, with his long hair visible; he is described as a probable Swamiji by appearance, walking forward. Beside him on the left, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a walking staff, and a man in white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl walks at right. Behind them, more men in white dhotis and shawls and a bare-headed man in a white shirt follow. Tents and banners line the path under a pale sky.2006-01-01January 01 20062006-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside dry grass. A young man with long hair, an orange turban, an orange robe and a long gold-beaded necklace walks forward with hands clasped, appearing to be a Swamiji (probable) given his long swept-back hair, turban and ornate necklace. Beside him, an older bearded man in an orange hooded robe with a tilak walks with an attendant, and a shaved-headed monk in orange follows. Behind them, white-clad devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one wearing a red-and-gold shawl, carry a red-and-blue flag with a white bird emblem and a decorated umbrella overhead.2006-01-01Outdoor procession at a festival on a dry, sunny day under a clear blue sky. Two red umbrellas with fringed tassels are held over a crowd. In the centre, a man in an orange turban, saffron robe and long gold-toned bead necklace walks beside a man in a saffron-orange shawl draped over his head and shoulders, who is speaking. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, a uniformed police officer at left, and a man in sunglasses surround them. A blue-and-white striped tent stands at right, and trident-like poles are visible in the background. Whether the saffron-clad central figure is a person cannot be established from appearance alone.2007-02-02A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a red-and-cream patterned carpet laid over green matting under a tented pavilion. Two multicoloured umbrellas with yellow fringe are held overhead. The man at far right wears an orange turban, a long-haired figure in orange with a dark rudraksha mala and a second orange-turbaned man in front of him smile as they walk. Behind them, other orange-robed attendants carry a tray of flowers and offerings. Uniformed police stand at the left edge, and a blue information sign is visible at right.2008-12-30February 02 20072007-02-02Outdoor event under a white tent with red and white draping and a red carpet. In the foreground, an older bearded man in an orange saffron shawl wears a white jasmine garland with red and blue ribbon accents, walking beside a younger man in an orange turban, orange robe and a long wooden rudraksha mala who is looking down. Behind them, men in white shirts and dark trousers walk past red-cushioned gold-trimmed chairs, and a few people stand in the background among the tent poles. The orange-robed figure with turban and rudraksha mala carries appearance cues consistent with a person, walking in procession at the event.2006-12-31December 31 20092009-12-31Outdoor photo of an orange-robed procession on a dirt road at a festival, with a red fringed umbrella at the left edge and a golden canopy at the upper right. In front, four men in saffron robes walk together: a bald man in a saffron-orange turban and mala beads, and a man with tilak and beaded necklaces; behind, a man in a saffron turban lifts a tall pole. At the far left, an older man in white kurta and orange shawl stands by a grey car. Crowds in white and saffron clothing and a parked car fill the background under a clear sky. a person appearance is uncertain, so no identity is asserted.2008-12-30