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Outdoor photo under large shady trees at a temple-style celebration. In the foreground, a bearded man in an orange-red turban and bare-chested orange-red garment wears long white and yellow garlands, a heavy gold necklace with pendants, gold armbands and bangles, and smiles with hands pressed to his chest. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body wears a rudraksha mala and stands beside a tall pillar wrapped in red, yellow and white flowers. Several women in saris, including green and yellow ones, stand with hands folded in the background, and a small flame and offering plate with flowers appear at the left edge. Hanging roots and foliage frame the scene.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 14 20162016-12-14December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of a ritual procession outdoors under trees. In the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red turban with a pearl and gold ornament, a gold and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a gold pendant and matching armbands stands with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind him, a white-bearded elderly man in orange robes and glasses stands beside another figure in orange. On the left, a young man with a painted forehead and red-and-gold rudraksha malas holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings. Men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the right. a person (saffron/maroon turban, ornate gold garland and jewellery, central role in the procession) is shown in person.2016-12-23A festival procession outdoors under trees. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown turban with a white flower ornament, eyes closed and smiling, hands pressed together in namaste. He wears layered gold necklaces, a white and red flower garland, a large gold pendant and gold armbands over a brown robe. To the left, a young man with white tilak marks holds a brass tray of flowers and an oil lamp, while an elderly man in an orange robe and glasses stands beside him. Behind, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded malas raise their hands.2016-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor procession under yellow-leaved trees at an ashram celebration. A central man with a full black beard wears a maroon-rust dhoti and shawl, a deep red turban with a gold ornament, a large gold pendant necklace, a white and orange flower garland and gold armlets, while smiling and walking forward. Probable Swamiji by appearance: he has long dark hair under the turban, a crown-like turban and ornate gold jewellery. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk, and saffron-robed sannyasis stand behind. A tall silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident and a flag-like pole rise above the crowd, and a woman in a red sari with a gold border is visible among devotees.2016-12-23Outdoor temple-style procession beneath a large banyan tree with leafy branches overhead. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a tilak on his forehead, a red-brown saffron-toned wrap, layered gold necklaces with pendants, a white and red flower garland, and gold armbands walks forward with a smile. Around him, men in orange and white dhotis hold brass plates and flower offerings, and a young woman in a gold-bordered cream sari stands nearby. Bare-chested devotees with rudraksha malas press their palms together at right. The Swamiji (probable) cues here are the long swept-back hair, saffron-toned clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page's claim.2016-12-23Outdoor procession under tall shade trees. A central figure in a rust-red turban with a gold ornament and white flower spray, long dark hair, full beard and gold necklaces with white and red floral garlands, eyes closed, hands pressed together in prayer, wearing a red-brown shawl and gold armbands. Around him, people in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis with yellow borders carry silver staffs with ornate finials; a young man at left wears rudraksha beads and a gold chest pendant and holds a silver tray of flowers. Several others stand in the crowd.2016-12-23Outdoor photograph of a ceremonial procession under leafy trees. A central figure in a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe, a long ceremonial staff, a heavy gold necklace and a white-and-pink flower garland stands with head bowed, hands at his chest. Behind him a man in a white dhoti with gold borders holds a staff, and a woman in a yellow sari and green skirt holds a tray with a red cloth. To the right, figures in orange robes and rudraksha beads carry a tray and offer folded-hand greetings, while others with painted white foreheads and ash marks smile and press palms together. Smoke or incense haze drifts in the air.2016-12-23October 08 20162016-10-08December 23 20162016-12-23A bearded man in a maroon-red turban and rust-red dhoti stands smiling and holds a silver cup and a small silver bell, with incense smoke rising beside him. He wears layered gold necklaces, a dark rudraksha mala and a long pink-and-white flower garland. Beside him stands a carved wooden stand or palanquin-like structure draped with yellow and red marigold garlands and a striped cloth. On the right, a man in orange clothing presses his palms together in namaste. Outdoors among green foliage, this appears to be a ritual setting. Swamiji (probable): the man in the centre has a turban, a rudraksha mala, ornate gold necklaces and rust-red robes.2016-12-03