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A street procession in a town lane, with a central figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange head cloth and rudraksha mala walking with palms pressed together in namaste. Around him men in white dhotis and white shirts walk barefoot, some wearing beaded malas, while two men hold tall ornate umbrella-style parasols with red, gold and turquoise embroidery and tasselled fringe, and a larger red-and-gold canopy with fringed edges is carried overhead. A low cream wall, a tree and a utility pole line the roadside. The saffron-robed figure's visible cues (orange head cloth, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, namaste) match the page's a person reference, so the appearance-based label is probable, though this is an appearance-based candidate only.

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Outdoor procession on a paved road with a crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts, many wearing orange shawls and rudraksha malas, some with vibhuti on their foreheads. At the centre, a figure in an orange robe with gold border and an orange turban walks with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a gold necklace and long hair; a probable Swamiji by these cues, leading the procession. Two large orange, green and blue decorated parasols shade the group, and roadside signboards and utility poles appear behind. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2007-01-12January 12 20072007-01-12Outdoor street procession in daylight. A man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban stands centre, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a large pink and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala. Around him walk men in white shirts and dhotis with orange shawls and mala beads. Several large red and orange ceremonial umbrellas with colourful tassels are held overhead, and a red and yellow banner is raised at left. Onlookers and houses line the background, with palm trees and a white building at right.2007-01-12A street procession moves along a narrow paved lane lined with pale green and pink buildings. Ornate multicoloured parasols with red, orange and blue canopies, fringed in tassels and decorated with white and blue emblems, are carried overhead. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, wearing a large ceremonial garland of orange-yellow flowers, walks at the centre with hands folded, accompanied by a shorter companion in saffron. Around them men in white dhotis and white shirts walk barefoot, two carrying large round red and gold ceremonial fans with a white bird emblem. A silver car is parked to the right. Roles: devotees and attendants in procession, the central figure a person by his saffron robes, orange head wrap and floral garland.2007-01-12A procession walks along a dusty dirt road in bright daylight, with three decorated umbrellas held over the group. Centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace walks barefoot; he has long dark hair and a striking appearance with distinctive long hair and orange robe cues. Behind him, a man in white kurta and dhoti carries a brass tray of flowers and fruit, wearing a red-and-gold shawl. Around them, devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some with white and blue shoulder cloths, and women in yellow and grey saris follow; a cameraman on the left films with a shoulder camera. Umbrellas are red, white and multicoloured with fringed edges, and the scene includes simple buildings and palm trees.2006-12-29Outdoor procession on a bright day with a central man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, hands folded in namaste, wearing a long garland of pink and white flowers and a rudraksha mala. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some in orange shawls, walk closely; several carry large red and multicolored fringed umbrellas, and others hold orange-and-red ceremonial fans. A white building stands at the right edge and the background is pale sky.2007-01-12Outdoor procession on a village street with several red and multicolored tasselled umbrellas overhead. A man in the centre wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a large garland of pink and white flowers, his hands joined in namaste while he smiles. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas, one holding a red-and-gold ceremonial fan. Onlookers and spectators fill the background beside older stone buildings and bunting.2007-01-12November 25 20092009-11-25Outdoor procession on a dusty village street lined with shops and white concrete buildings. A central figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe, with long swept-back hair, an orange head wrap, a beaded necklace and sandals, walks forward between two men in white kurtas holding long poles that support large lilac-fringed umbrellas with red trim and ornate gold finials. Behind them, men in white clothing carry colourful embroidered banners and staffs, and tricolour flags appear at right. Spectators stand along the roadside.2005-12-31January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path under bright daylight. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and a red-and-white floral garland, smiling and walking forward. Behind him a man in a white shirt and dhoti holds up a large white and red umbrella with tassels, and two more umbrellas in red, blue and green with tassels appear at left and right. Men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, walk around them, and a man at left carries a red and gold ceremonial pennant. Trees and a small building are in the background.2006-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30