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Photograph of a crowd gathered around a decorated procession vehicle hung with bananas and colourful fabric. A central figure with long dark hair wears a red floral garland, gold necklaces and a white garment, smiling and raising his hands in greeting. Men in white kurtas stand around him; one in the foreground wears a saffron-orange shawl over white and a rudraksha mala. Another man in a red garment and white shawl stands to the left, and a man in white kneels near the base. The background shows banana bunches and a red-and-white decorated canopy.

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A photograph of a procession scene with a central figure with long dark swept-back hair wearing a white dhoti-style garment with a gold-toned border, a heavy gold necklace and a red and white flower garland, raising both hands in greeting. Swamiji (probable) cues include the long hair, ornate gold necklace and garland, and the central role of being honoured. Around him, devotees in white shirts and dhotis, and several in saffron/orange shawls, press close, some with palms pressed together in namaskar and one man kneeling on the red carpet. Behind, a decorated chariot or palanquin carries red, white and blue banners with dove emblems, and bunches of green bananas hang overhead. Several other onlookers stand around the edges.2009-01-01A photograph of a procession at an outdoor event under a decorated canopy hung with bananas, coconuts and marigold garlands and red, orange and white cloth. At centre a long-haired man in a white dhoti and shawl wears a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, raising one hand in greeting. Around him men in saffron and orange robes and orange shawls press close, one holding a trident-topped staff, and a bald man in orange stands behind. Men in white shirts and white clothes with saffron shawls crowd the foreground, and a person in the lower right photographs with a phone. The subject's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, based on the long hair, gold ornaments and garland.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a procession on a dirt path beside a chain-link fence, with orange flags visible behind. A long-haired man in an orange saffron cloth and a long white garland with red flowers and a gold-bead mala stands at left, smiling, with his right hand raised near his side; the presentation cues include long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold-bead mala, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in person. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with lanyards and rudraksha-style malas stand with hands folded in namaskar, one man bowing deeply. Another orange-robed figure stands at right edge and a person kneels at lower left. Yellow petals lie on the ground.2009-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in front of a golden throne (peetha) decorated with flower garlands and marigolds. A central figure sits on the throne in a white garment with a gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, smiling and raising a hand in blessing. Around the throne, devotees stand in white dhotis and orange-red shawls, a woman in a maroon sari with gold border stands at left, and a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe with rudraksha-style beads stands at right. A woman in light blue sari stands near right. At upper left a woman in white and yellow holds a silver tray of fruit, and a small table of offerings sits beside the throne. Orange flowers line the bottom edge.2010-01-01A photograph of a covered outdoor courtyard with a red curtain at left and a painted white wall at right. A young man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl and a long garland of white, orange and red flowers, stands smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Around him men and women in white ritual clothes and orange shawls press their hands together, some bowing. Two people in the foreground lower their heads toward the ground. A tall painted pillar and a small gold figure appear in the background.2007-12-23A festive procession moves through a crowd outdoors under a multicolored ceremonial umbrella held on a tall gold-tipped pole. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wears a red and pink flower garland, heavy gold necklaces and white and gold robes, palms raised in greeting. Around them, men in saffron and orange robes and gold beaded necklaces walk, and a man in white with rudraksha beads and a long-haired figure in white with an orange shawl guide the group. Devotees in white and lavender saris and white shirts stand with hands folded in namaskar, and a child is held aloft at right. A banana-leaf decoration and painted deity figures appear at the upper edges, indicating a ratha-style religious procession.2009-01-01Outdoor photograph of a procession gathering at dusk beneath trees. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold crown-like headband wears an orange-saffron robe and a white and orange garland, smiling and extending a hand in blessing. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long hair, gold headband, saffron clothing, garland). Around him, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand, one man in a red shirt holds an orange shawl and papers, and a man in white kneels in front with hands raised in greeting. Golden staffs and trident-shaped poles are visible at the upper right.2007-12-25A photograph of a procession or temple gathering under a corrugated roof. Centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears saffron-orange robes, a white and multicoloured flower garland, and a gold pendant necklace; he smiles and holds his hands together. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange shawls, some in white dhotis, press forward with palms joined. A tall golden ceremonial staff with a decorated top stands at right, and a colourful painted pillar is visible behind. Women in white saris with orange shawls stand at right. Several people are seen in the frame; a figure bows at lower right.2007-12-23December 11 20112011-12-11