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A 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.

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A procession on a dirt path outdoors under a cloudy sky, with green trees behind. A barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and red flower garland walks at the centre, smiling, with long dark hair swept back. Men and women in white dhotis, mundus and saris carry long ceremonial staves, a silver trident (trishul) and orange and multicoloured decorated umbrellas and banners, including a decorated red canopy. Several people wear orange shawls. Identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-11-11Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a cloudy sky and green trees and a rocky hill behind. A man in an ochre saffron robe and a white flower garland, with a red-and-white garland tied at his waist, walks at the centre with palms pressed together in greeting and a smile. Around him, men and women in white dhotis and white sarees, many with orange shawls, carry ceremonial items: a silver trident-style staff, ornate red, orange and gold parasols and banners with embroidery, and a tray with a red cloth. Behind, more devotees in white follow the procession, and a vehicle is parked at the right edge.2008-11-11November 11 20062006-11-11A procession on dry red earth with a grey cloudy sky and a rocky hillside behind. In the centre a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long red and white flower garland, hands pressed together in greeting, walks with a smile; the long dark hair and orange robe are the appearance cues for a person, so this is a person in person, greeting the crowd. Around him men and women in white dhotis and white kurtas, several with saffron-orange shawls, carry a silver trident staff, a tall silver staff, and ornate red, orange and green embroidered parasols and banners on poles. Devotees in white and orange line the procession, and a woman in a white sari stands among them.2008-11-11December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt road under an orange canopy edge. A central figure in an orange robe, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot between devotees dressed in white shirts and white dhotis with red-and-gold shawls. Devotees carry tall blue poles, a silver trident, orange flags and a decorated umbrella in red, blue and gold. One man on the right holds a silver tray with a kalasha and flowers. Trees and a small building are in the background, with a crowd behind. Procession with ratha-style ritual paraphernalia, consistent with a Guru Poornima walk. Swamiji (probable): the central orange-robed figure with long hair and rudraksha mala.2005-07-21A procession on a dirt road walks past banana plants and a low building under a dusky sky. Four ornate, colourful parasols with floral and peacock-motif panels lead the group. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls carry a brass vessel and a long staff. At centre, a figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold chain walks barefoot. Behind, a bald man in a red-orange cloth with gold necklaces holds a tray, and a bearded man in orange robes walks at right beside a man in white with a rudraksha mala and yellow sash. A woman in white with a headscarf walks among them, and a trident is visible in the background.2010-01-02A procession on a dirt path through green hillside scrub. In the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white floral garland walks barefoot beneath a large red and multicoloured canopy with yellow tassels. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, many with orange shawls, carry a silver staff topped with a trident and a tall silver ceremonial staff. A large orange and red banner with a blue and white emblem and floral border is raised at right, and a red vehicle is parked behind. Several women in white saris with flower garlands walk among the group. The scene resembles a temple procession with ritual insignia.2008-11-11A road procession moves through a rural area under a cloudy sky, with trees behind. Several white-clad devotees walk in the crowd, many women in cream and gold-bordered saris and men in white kurtas and dhotis. Orange-robed figures, including a man in orange with an orange head wrap, walk among them. Tall orange and white flags and ornate red-and-gold umbrellas with blue emblems are carried above the group, and a large metal trident is raised on the right. Some people carry orange flags on poles, and a man on the right holds one aloft. Barefoot marchers and a few onlookers in light clothing stand at the left edge of the frame.2005-12-31July 11 20062006-07-11December 28 20062006-12-28