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Photograph of a street procession on a sunny day with the sea visible in the background. In the centre, a person in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe with a long rudraksha mala holds a wooden staff topped by a large orange flag with a blue emblem. Beside them, a man in orange robes with beaded necklaces reaches out an open hand toward a shirtless bald man in white cloth standing on a raised platform. Other people in orange clothing surround the group, and a red banner with Tamil lettering and orange flags are visible above. a person appearance cues include the long swept-back hair, the orange turban and the rudraksha mala worn by the central figure leading the procession, though the face is not clearly visible.

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January 12 20092009-01-12Outdoor photo at a festive stage area under a bright blue sky, with orange and blue pennants strung overhead and a decorated red, gold and green ceremonial umbrella at upper right. In the foreground, a man with long dark curly hair wears an orange robe and a gold-bead garland, with his back partly to the camera. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a folded white cloth. Several people in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand around a green-carpeted platform, one holding an orange flag and a blue folder. Others in white garments are visible behind them. The scene is crowded with devotees near a raised offering area with a banner in the background.2009-01-12Outdoor procession crowd on a sunny road with many devotees. In the foreground, a man in an orange-red turban, orange robe and a long black rudraksha mala stands with his eyes lowered, and is the central figure. Beside him, a bearded man in a pale orange turban and white clothes presses his palms together, and an elderly man in orange robes with glasses holds his hands in namaste while a flame burns in a small lamp. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis, and others in orange and yellow sashes, move through the crowd. Orange flags and colourful banners fill the background. Probable Swamiji is the man in the orange-red turban with long hair and rudraksha mala, shown in a procession setting; the identity is based on appearance cues only.2009-01-12A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dusty path under bright sky with trees behind. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange turban and draped saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, walking while an assistant in white holds an orange umbrella over him. Nearby, a man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a pink umbrella, and a bearded man in an orange dhoti and shawl walks beside them with red-bordered cloth. Around them are devotees in white and orange clothing, a man in a blue cap and white shirt, and other participants moving through the crowd.2007-02-20October 20 20132013-10-20A photograph of a crowded temple procession in bright daylight. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl wears a tall orange turban and a long dark rudraksha mala, looking to his left with his hand near his waist; his long hair is visible at the sides. Beside him on the left, a bearded man in saffron robes wears a gold necklace and gold pendant and glasses. On the right, a man in saffron robes with a gold necklace raises his arm toward an ornate gold-patterned wall. At lower left, a white-clad figure holds a garland of yellow marigolds with green leaves. Other saffron-clad and white-clad devotees crowd the background under a red-and-white umbrella.2009-01-16A photograph of a procession descending a stone staircase beside a yellow railing at a temple. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears a sleeveless orange wrap over orange clothing and walks with his hands clasped near his waist. Behind him, a man raises a ceremonial object above his head. To the left, a bearded man in orange robes and a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl follow. A woman in orange clothing with glasses walks further back. A painted deity murti in a red frame stands to the right, and the building is decorated with red and green painted trim.January 12 20092009-01-12Outdoor procession on a paved path with a green carpet at the left edge. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala stands at the front, with a bare-chested older man in orange cloth walking beside him. Around them, sannyasis in orange and saffron robes and devotees in white dhotis and shirts carry orange flags and walk past colourful festive umbrellas, triangular bunting and a shop-lined street. The orange-robed central figure's cues are a long swept-back hairstyle and rudraksha mala, but the photo does not establish his identity, so he is described only by role.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A 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.2008-12-30A procession of barefoot men in saffron-orange robes descends red-painted stone steps beneath a yellow and red umbrella. The central figure, with long dark hair, wears an orange robe, a gold-bead necklace, and a thick white flower garland with red blossoms. To the left, a bald man in orange holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a silver finial. Behind them, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and attendants carry items. On the right, another saffron-clad figure walks past. Bamboo scaffolding and a white sack lie on the left side of the steps. A purple logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-07-26