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Outdoor procession on a dirt path beneath a long red and gold canopy banner decorated with elephants, horses, lotuses and mango-leaf motifs, with a domed red and yellow umbrella above. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a long white jasmine garland over a rudraksha mala and walks barefoot; the figure has long, dark, swept-back hair, and is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues, the hair and garlanded saffron robe. Two women in white saris with gold borders in front carry brass trays and vessels with flowers and leaves; a woman at right holds a white garland-decorated vessel. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some in saffron shawls, walk alongside, and tall silver-tipped poles frame the procession. Trees line the background.

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A procession walks along a dirt path through green foliage. A tall man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot with palms pressed together in greeting. Two young men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry long wooden poles supporting a red and gold ceremonial canopy decorated with elephants, lotuses and bells. Behind him a woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a metal tray of flowers, and other men and women in white follow. A yellow-fringed red umbrella is visible at left.2008-11-11A photograph of a procession under a temporary canopy on grass. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a silver tray of flowers and leaves. Behind her a central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long white and orange garland walks forward, flanked by men in white shirts and white dhotis holding tall poles that support a long red and saffron festoon banner with decorative pennants. Other women in white saris carry brass trays of offerings, and a crowd of onlookers stands in the background among trees and a stone structure.2008-11-11A photograph of a ceremonial procession walking under a decorated canopy of colourful cloth panels with red, yellow, orange and green embroidered motifs. At centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, walking barefoot on grass. Flanking the centre figure, men in white dhotis and shirts carry the canopy poles. On the left, a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a silver vessel decorated with leaves and flowers, and on the right a woman in a white sari with gold border carries a silver tray of flowers and leaves. Other devotees in white and saffron follow behind under a corrugated roof. A background poster shows a portrait of a man in orange turban and robes. a person appearance cues: the centre figure is in saffron with a garland, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2008-11-11A procession on a dirt path through green trees. A long man in saffron robes with a white flower garland and long dark hair walks barefoot at centre, appearing to be a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland. Behind him a woman in a white sari with gold border carries a metal tray of white flowers. Men in white dhotis and white shirts hold a red and yellow ceremonial banner with elephant, peacock and lion motifs on poles, and one man in white with an orange shawl carries a silver staff. A camera operator on the right films the procession.2008-11-11Outdoor procession on grassy ground with a hillside of trees and rocks behind. A long red banner with yellow, blue and green panels printed with elephants and animal motifs is carried on two poles at top. Women in white saris with yellow borders carry brass plates or pots with flowers and leaves, and in the centre a woman in an orange sari wears a white flower garland. Men in white dhotis with orange shawls walk alongside carrying poles, and several people in white ritual dress follow. Decorated round fans or ceremonial umbrellas in red, orange and yellow with fringe hang above the group. A gilded ornate chariot or palanquin stands at the left edge. Several people are visible in the procession behind.2008-11-11A procession on a dirt path under a large red, orange and blue canopy decorated with painted bulls, peacocks and elephants. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a white and orange flower garland and walks barefoot at the centre. Flanking them, men in white shirts and white dhotis carry silver trident-topped staffs, and women in white saris walk alongside. Smaller orange and red ceremonial umbrellas with embroidered panels are carried by attendants. Green trees and scrubland form the background under an overcast sky.2008-11-11A procession on a dirt path outdoors under a cloudy sky. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white-and-orange flower garland walks barefoot, with a person cue of swept-back long hair and saffron clothing. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry a tall trident-like staff and a red-and-gold ceremonial canopy with embroidered fabric panels. Behind them, men and women in white clothing walk along. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings on a banana leaf. Trees, a parked white van and a rocky hill appear in the background.2008-11-11A photograph of a procession on a red dirt path under trees. Under a long, richly embroidered red, orange and blue canopy with elephant and horse motifs, a man in an orange robe with a white flower garland walks barefoot and smiles. Men in white kurtas and orange shawls carry the canopy poles, and others walk behind, including people in white and women in white saris. A few carry rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The man in orange has long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, and is a probable Swamiji candidate at the center of the procession.2008-11-11Outdoor procession on a dirt path among green trees. A woman in a white sari with gold border carries a silver tray of flowers and offerings at the front. Behind her, men in white dhotis and shirts and orange-clad figures walk, some holding long poles. A large ceremonial canopy with red, blue and gold panels bearing painted animal and floral motifs is carried overhead, and a second decorated umbrella with gold fringe is held aloft on the right. A man in saffron/orange robes wears a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking at the centre of the group. Several men in white shirts and dhotis hold silver staffs and poles, and a mix of devotees follows in the background.2008-11-11A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path flanked by green foliage and a grey block wall. At the centre, a man with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe and white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Above him four bearers in white dhotis and orange shoulder cloths hold a long red and blue canopy embroidered with elephants, lions, peacocks and floral motifs, with a second decorated canopy behind. Behind the central figure, a woman in a white sari carries an orange-covered tray, and several men in white shirts and dhotis walk along, one at right with palms joined. The figure's distinctive long hair, saffron robe and garland are visible cues, though the appearance is uncertain.2008-11-11Outdoor procession on grassy ground beneath trees and a cloudy sky. A woman with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a long white flower garland with red blossoms, walking forward. Behind her, a man in white shirt and trousers holds a long pole supporting a colourful ornate canopy with fringed tassels and red, green and navy banners. Women in white saris with gold borders carry brass trays of flowers and offerings. Men in white with orange shawls walk in the group. Red and orange ceremonial fans or umbrellas frame the left foreground. The scene resembles a welcoming procession with ritual offerings.2008-11-11A procession walks along a dirt path through green trees under a large red ceremonial canopy decorated with white horses, a gold figure, an elephant, lotus motifs and pennants. Men in white dhotis with orange shawls carry long wooden poles that support the canopy. A man in white with a dark camera on his shoulder walks at left. A woman in white with a red and gold circular fan-shaped plate walks nearby, and another woman in a white and gold sari carries a small brass vessel with flowers. Men in white shirts and dhotis follow along the path.2008-11-11