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A procession under a covered canopy on grass, led by a barefoot man in saffron-orange robes wearing a long white flower garland with a red tassel. He walks between two men in white dhotis and white shirts carrying tall wooden poles that support a red, yellow and blue festooned canopy with triangular pennants. On the left a woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a silver pot of flowers and leaves on a tray, and on the right another woman in a white sari holds a tray with flowers and a small vessel. Other attendants in white and orange follow behind under the canopy structure.

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November 11 20062006-11-11A procession moves across grass under a corrugated metal roof, led by a barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a long white-and-orange garland with a red tassel. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts carry long poles supporting a red, yellow and green embroidered canopy banner with decorative fringe. On the left, a woman in a white sari with gold border carries a silver vessel with a green leaf and flowers. On the right, another woman in a white sari holds a flower. A camera operator in an orange garment films at the right edge, and a large speaker stands behind the canopy. A tent banner behind the procession shows Tamil text.2008-11-11A procession under a corrugated metal shed with a decorated red-and-white canopy valance and hanging colourful banners. Women in white saris with gold borders carry brass plates of flowers and offerings, one holding a green leaf-wrapped tray. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk alongside, some in orange shawls, and a man in an orange robe with a garland stands in the centre. Other participants carry long poles and a decorated ceremonial fan-shaped banner. Grass ground, a red mat and stacked bricks lie at the side, and a small child watches at the right edge.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 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 procession moves under a open-sided shed with a corrugated metal roof. Pole-bearers in white dhotis and white shirts carry a long red and yellow embroidered canopy with decorative hangings on poles. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and a long orange-saffron wrap, wearing a white and orange garland and rudraksha-style beads, walks barefoot on the red earth. In the foreground, two women in white saris with gold borders carry brass trays of flowers, leaves and offerings. Other devotees in white follow along the grass, with banners and a dark speaker box visible at left, consistent with a ritual procession.2008-11-11Outdoor procession under a long canopy of red, yellow and orange festive cloth with a sacred ceremonial structure above. A woman in a white sari with gold border carries a silver tray with a green leaf and flowers at left, and another woman in white sari carries a similar tray at right. In the centre, a woman in saffron-orange sari wearing a white and red flower garland walks smiling, and a man in white shirt and dhoti walks beside her. Several young men in white dhotis and orange cloths hold the canopy poles and walk barefoot on grass. Tents, white pillars and green trees frame the scene.2008-11-11Outdoor 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.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.2008-11-11Outdoor procession under a tin-roofed pavilion with a colourful embroidered canopy of red, orange and green pennants and fringed umbrellas held aloft on poles. A woman in a white sari on the left carries a polished silver pot with yellow flowers and green leaves. At the centre, a person with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a white flower garland with red blossoms, walking barefoot on grass. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange shawls, hold the canopy poles, and more white-clad participants and children follow behind among trees and rocks.2008-11-11Outdoor procession on a rocky hillside with a decorated canopy of red and multicoloured triangular pennants, held aloft on wooden poles. At centre, a smiling figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a long white jasmine garland with red floral strands and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair. Beside them, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a silver ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial. Other men in white and saffron shawls carry poles, and a woman in white sari with a red-bordered blouse and gold earrings holds a silver tray with a mango leaf, flowers and a kalasha-style vessel. A decorated saffron parasol and a stone pillar with a finial stand in the background.2008-11-11July 11 20062006-07-11