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A photograph of a procession on a dirt path beside a terracotta-coloured wall and green shrubs. Around him, saffron-robed men carry a silver trident-topped staff and a long wooden pole, and men in white with orange or yellow shawls walk alongside. In the foreground, a drummer in white and a flautist in white with a tilak mark play, and a child in yellow stands at right. A white truck is parked behind the wall at upper right.

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A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path beside an orange-washed wall and young plants. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a thick gold necklace and a white-and-red flower garland, and raises his right hand in greeting. Men in white and saffron-orange shawls walk around him, one holding a long wooden pole. In the foreground a man in white plays a wind instrument resembling a flute, and a young girl in a yellow t-shirt watches from the right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold necklace and garland within the procession. Scene shows an outdoor procession with musicians and devotees in white and saffron clothing.2010-07-26A dhwajarohanam procession on a dirt road in front of white and red buildings. In the centre, a man in orange robes wears a large white and red flower garland and walks behind a yellow canopy umbrella. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes holds a long umbrella pole. Around them, men in white dhoti and shirts with orange shawls walk, and a drummer in white at left plays a drum. At right, a man in white plays a long pipe instrument with a yellow tassel. Colourful umbrellas appear in the background, and several people follow the procession.2010-07-26December 29 20102010-12-29April 19 20082008-04-19A procession moves along a dirt path past a tree and a red-railed gate, with a tiled shrine roof at left. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a saffron garland and orange robe, walking among several saffron-robed sadhus and a few white-clad attendants. Two men carry long staffs with yellow-orange pennants, and a man in a white shirt plays a long wind instrument at left. A figure in white with an orange shawl stands at right, seen from behind. The scene shows a temple-side procession with saffron and white garments throughout.2009-12-27A procession on a dirt path with palm trees and a concrete wall behind. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a multi-coloured flower garland walks smiling, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace and a gold bead mala. Around him, followers in white dhotis and orange shawls carry a golden trident and a tall golden staff topped with a flame-like finial. A bearded man in white and a man in white kurta on the right walk alongside. Several others in white and orange follow in the crowd. Overall a ratha-style procession of devotees.2007-12-23A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path lined with palm trees. In the foreground a man in cream clothes holds a bamboo staff. A man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace carries a golden trident with a long pole. Next to him a man in cream kurta with a red-orange shawl holds a long wooden staff. A man in orange and gold robes wears a white and red flower garland and a gold headband, with a gold ornament at the chest. Further right, a bearded man in orange robes carries a golden staff, and another man in white holds a pole. Many other people in orange, white and cream clothes follow behind, with a red and yellow canopy visible at upper left.2008-12-27A procession outdoors among green trees: a central man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and an orange saffron wrap, walks with eyes lowered. Beside him a young man in white holds a wooden pole under an orange and gold canopy, and to the right a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a red flower and orange garland. Other men in white shirts and orange shawls and a few women stand behind them. Some people in the background are partially visible.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and festive bunting. A central figure in a white dhoti and shawl with gold border wears a red flower garland, gold chains and a long dark hair, hands pressed together in greeting. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis in orange cloth carry a golden trident and gold chains, and a man in white shirt and dhoti holds a long staff. A younger man in a red kurta with orange shawl walks at right. Crowd members stand in the background under a blue-and-white canopy. Procession with trident, garlands and saffron robes.2009-01-01December 27 20072007-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt road with many people in orange and white clothing. A central figure in saffron robes wears a white and red floral garland, a gold headband and gold necklaces, and walks smiling beside a man in white dhoti and shirt. Behind him a person in orange holds a tall gold staff topped with a finial, and an orange-clad figure with a gold chain and a drum-like instrument walks at right. Orange flags and fringed canopies overhead, a blue balloon, and a drummer in white at left.2008-12-24July 26 20102010-07-26