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A procession on a dirt path through a forest village, with thatched huts, green-roofed wooden cottages and motorbikes behind. At the centre, a man with long dark hair and white forehead markings wears a red-orange dhoti, a heavy beaded garland with a gold pendant and a gold-striped cloth, and walks under a large ornate red and gold parasol held by an attendant. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes and red shawls carry staffs and yellow and red umbrellas. A man in a white shirt with a black shoulder bag walks at the right edge.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with thatched and green-roofed stalls and forest trees. A man in a checked shirt and red shawl on the left holds a long staff. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a large gold pendant necklace wears a red-orange dhoti and carries a trident-like staff, walking beside a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a red shawl. Behind them, an ornate gold-and-red parasol and umbrellas are carried, and a robed attendant in orange with a bead mala leads a group. A man in a white shirt and black trousers walks at the right edge, and a uniformed officer stands in the background near a motorbike.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A procession walks along a sandy path between wooden huts, green-roofed structures and market stalls under trees. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland, walks beneath an ornate decorated umbrella held on a pole. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha cues, walking in procession. Around him, men in white dhotis and red shawls, a man in a white turban, and figures in orange tunics and saffron cloths follow with ceremonial umbrellas in yellow and orange overhead. Several devotees carry umbrellas in the background.2014-12-17A procession moves along a dirt path past thatched and tin-roofed stalls, under large ornate ceremonial parasols with gold and red fringes. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wears a deep red-brown garment with gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a pink-and-white floral garland, and walks behind a large embroidered umbrella. Beside them, a bald man in red-brown robes with a rudraksha mala walks with his hands held together. To the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha mala walks near a woman in red-brown sari. Behind them, many devotees in white, orange and red shawls follow, some carrying umbrellas, with a crowd of dozens visible.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17Outdoor procession on a paved courtyard in front of a small open-sided shrine with a roof, a deity murti visible inside, and a trident on a pole at left. A tall figure in the centre wears a white and green flower garland, gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha mala and a red-brown dhoti with gold border, with a swept-back long hair and a bare chest. Behind and around him, men and women in orange and saffron robes carry ceremonial staffs, a large orange parasol at upper left, and a decorated kalasha-style banner. At the right, a younger man in white kurta and white dhoti walks barefoot with a pendant on a chain, while trees and blue sky frame the scene.2015-02-05A procession climbs a dirt path through green trees beside a tiled-roof wooden building. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a red sash walks at left holding a white loudspeaker. Behind him, a man in white dhoti holds an ornate cream parasol. At right, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold-yellow garland and gold necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead and bangles on his wrist, walks barefoot beside another man holding a parasol. Several orange and cream parasols and devotees in white follow along the path.2014-12-17A procession on a dirt path beside a red brick wall and green trees. A central man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl wears a large red flower garland, gold ornate necklaces, a dark crown-like headpiece and an orange-yellow sash across his chest; he walks barefoot in orange footwear. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry staffs, and others in saffron-orange robes walk alongside. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and green fringed canopies are held overhead. On the right, a man in white carries a decorated silver-and-red tray with flowers, and another person carries a brass kalasha pot. This looks like a ritual procession, with the central figure appearing to be Swamiji (probable) based on his ornate gold necklaces, red garland, crown-like headpiece and saffron-toned clothing.2016-07-19March 11 20172017-03-11 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt path under trees, with several men in saffron and orange robes and gold-bordered white dhotis. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe with gold trim, a large pink and white flower garland and a gold pendant necklace, smiles and raises one hand. Behind a pale ornate parasol, a man in orange holds a decorated umbrella, and a bald priest in a saffron-and-red shawl with white tilak carries a silver tray holding a coconut and green leaves. Men in white dhotis walk alongside, some with orange-and-gold umbrellas and ceremonial staffs. A white minibus and a parked bus appear in the background.2014-12-17