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Night street procession in Tamil Nadu. A man in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala walks at centre down the road's white dividing line, a white and red garland draped over his shoulders. Flanked by devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, some wearing pendants and rudraksha beads. An older man in a white shirt and white trousers with a rudraksha mala and gold pendant stands at left holding a garland. Behind them crowds watch and white flags with blue emblems are raised against a dark sky with street lights.

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A night-time procession on a street with many devotees dressed in white dhotis and shirts, several holding white flags with a blue emblem on poles. In the centre, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a thick white-and-red flower garland draped over his shoulders, walks forward. Swamiji (probable) is marked by the saffron turban and robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland. To his left, a man in white shirt and trousers wears a rudraksha mala and holds a garland. Another man in orange shawl and white attire with a rudraksha mala walks beside him, and streetlights glow in the background.2008-11-11A crowd procession outdoors in bright daylight. At centre, a long-haired figure in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border and gold necklaces, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, presses palms together in greeting and smiles. Around them, men in saffron-orange robes with gold beaded necklaces stand close; one on the left holds a tall golden staff, and another in orange on the right faces the centre. A man in beige kurta and a woman in a white-and-pink striped top are visible in the crowd. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, a white and gold ceremonial garment, gold necklaces and a floral garland, matching the page's description of the Jayanti procession.2009-01-01A photograph of a crowd in an oval frame, with a man in the centre wearing an orange robe, an orange turban and a long white and red flower garland with a rudraksha mala. He stands in the middle of a group of men dressed in white kurtas and dhotis with orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Several men in the foreground and background wear orange scarves; one has a lanyard badge. The setting is dim with a dark floor.2008-11-11Night procession photographed outdoors. At centre, a man in saffron robes and a saffron head wrap wears a long white and red flower garland and holds a rudraksha mala in his hands. Around him, men in white kurtas with orange shawls walk barefoot, some with lanyards, carrying white flags on poles. On the left, a drummer in a white garment beats a drum with a stick. Dark trees form the background.2008-11-11Outdoor procession on a dusty road in bright daylight. A woman in the centre wears a white sari with a gold border and a red-and-white flower garland, with a gold necklace and a tilak on her forehead; she stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Around her, saffron-robed sadhus wear gold beaded necklaces with pendants, and one holds a tall golden staff. A man in a pale kurta with an orange shawl walks beside them, and a girl in a pale checked shirt and glasses stands at the right among the crowd. Figures in the background wear saffron and yellow clothing.2009-01-01Outdoor procession with saffron-robed devotees carrying orange flags under trees. In the foreground, a smiling young man wears an orange robe, a white jasmine and green-leaf garland, a gold-and-brown crown-like headdress, and gold necklaces, clapping his hands. Behind him, men in cream and white kurta-style garments with orange shawls hold a tall gold staff topped with an ornament. Another man in an orange robe and gold-rimmed glasses stands at the right edge, and a woman in glasses smiles in the background crowd.2008-12-27Night procession on a road with a drummer in the foreground playing a barrel drum (dhol) slung on his shoulder, wearing a yellow cloth and a white vest. Behind him a man in a saffron-orange robe and saffron turban wears a long white and red flower garland and rudraksha mala, walking barefoot; his hair is long and swept back, and he has a visible tilak. Around him are men in white dhoti-kurtas with saffron shawls, some wearing spectacles, and several carry white flags with a blue emblem on poles. The procession is lit from the dark background; a few other people are visible at the edges.2008-11-11A blurred evening photo of a procession. In the foreground a smiling man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a purple and white orchid garland, and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him a bearded man in white kurta and an orange shawl, with a red tilak, carries a gold ceremonial implement. Behind them a green and red decorated pavilion and a small building are visible, with a partly visible person at the far left in orange and white.2006-12-31Outdoor photograph at a crowded roadside gathering. In the foreground a man in an orange turban and sleeveless orange robe stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him an orange-robed figure with a white-and-red flower garland stands with head bowed, and a person in orange with a white jasmine garland faces away at lower right. Behind them a man in white kurta with an orange shawl presses his palms together, and a crowd of onlookers, some in white and orange, fills the background along a dusty road with yellow decorations and a police officer in khaki.2008-12-30Outdoor photo of a ceremonial procession under trees and palms. A long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with gold trim and a white and red flower garland stands at centre, wearing a gold ornamental necklace and a red tilak on his forehead, while holding a small gold object. Behind him, men in white kurtas with orange shawls raise woven kalasha-style pots decorated with leaves and gold tops above their heads. A man at right carries a silver bowl of flowers and fruit, and another figure in white holds a metal vessel.2007-01-01A procession at an outdoor festival. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair, white vibhuti on his forehead and a red kumkum bindi, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears a white and gold shawl over a cream garment and a thick gold chain with a red and white flower garland draped across his chest. Behind and beside him, men in saffron-orange robes wear gold bead necklaces; one holds an orange cloth, and another holds a golden trident-like staff. On the right, a large orange and yellow banner with a red and blue embroidered floral design and a white bird emblem is carried on a pole. Several onlookers and attendants fill the background.2009-01-01A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi and white vibhuti lines on his forehead, wears an orange saffron shawl with gold trim and a long gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant. He is garlanded with white flowers and red blossoms, smiling with palms raised in greeting. Behind him a man in white clothes and glasses and a younger man in an orange shawl with white vibhuti carry a silver tray holding bowls and offerings in the dark outdoors. Swamiji (probable) is the garlanded central figure with long hair, saffron shawl and gold necklace; he is present in person.2007-01-01