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A procession of devotees walks along a dusty dirt road lined with palm trees under a bright sky. At the centre, a woman in orange robes with a red head wrap and an elderly woman in orange with a red and white beaded mala lead the group, supported by a man in saffron-orange clothing. On the right, a bare-chested elder with a white beard, gold pendant and rudraksha malas wears a white dhoti with a striped border and carries a staff. Behind them, men in white and yellow dhotis and saffron-orange sashes walk, and a multicoloured canopy umbrella with fringed edges is held overhead. Green gates and a small red-roofed shrine stand behind the crowd.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and a small red-roofed shrine beside a green fence. A woman in a red-orange sari with a red turban and a gold-beaded necklace walks at the centre, flanked by a man in saffron robes and a man in orange, with a white-robed attendant on the left holding a gold staff. A bare-chested elderly man with a white beard and rudraksha malas walks at right, others in white and yellow dhotis follow, and a large ornate parasol with colourful fringe is held overhead.2015-01-13Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dirt path lined with trees and a chain-link fence. A young man in a red top and orange sannyasi cloth walks at centre, with a man in a yellow-bordered white dhoti holding a large multicoloured parasol over him. To the left, a man with white hair and white clothes walks barefoot, and beside him a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace carries a book. Three men in white shirts and dhotis follow on the right. Behind them are a white vehicle, a small building with a tin roof and a hanging cloth banner showing a painted deity. Several people walk together, with one clutching a notebook.2009-08-08December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside tall green trees. A man in an orange dhoti and white shawl with a garland of orange flowers walks barefoot under a red and green ceremonial umbrella with fringe, held aloft by an attendant. Behind him, orange-robed men and white-clad attendants walk, one carrying a brass tray. On the right, women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in greeting. A small saffron flag is visible among the crowd.2011-12-21Outdoor procession on a dirt path with decorated umbrellas. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and multicolored flower garland with a red flower bunch at the waist, and carries a rudraksha mala; he has long swept-back dark hair and walks ahead of a group. Behind him, a man in a white and orange outfit holds a tall pink and red fringed ceremonial umbrella, and attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls carry orange fan-like ceremonial fans. Other devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, follow along, with tents and a pink checkered backdrop in the background. Probable Swamiji is the saffron-robed figure at centre, marked by his long hair, garland and saffron robes, walking in procession.2006-12-30July 27 20082008-07-27July 19 20162016-07-19Outdoor procession along a sandy garden path under leafy trees. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long multicoloured flower garland with red, white and purple blooms, a white headband, and multiple beaded necklaces; he has a shaved-to-short head and walks barefoot. Several saffron-robed men follow, one carrying a tall gold ceremonial staff with a finial and another holding a long golden rod; a bearded man at right holds a brass tray or offering dish. An older man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge. Scattered fallen red petals and seeds lie on the ground beside a low hedge and a small black-and-white cat.2009-12-25October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A procession on a dirt path under a clear blue sky. A central man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white and orange flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a brown turban-like head covering, walks forward. Beside him, an attendant in saffron robes holds a large ornate golden trident-topped staff, while a colourful embroidered parasol with tassels and a fringed red-and-yellow banner on a tall pole are carried in the procession. Several attendants in cream and white kurtas wear orange shawls and garlands. Behind them, a white building bears Kannada signage. Roughly ten people are visible.2008-12-27A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. A central figure in orange robes wears a white flower garland and a long rudraksha mala, with a bindi and long dark hair, walking barefoot between two orange-robed attendants. Behind him, a bearded man in orange with a gold chain walks beside a trident-bearer. Attendants in white dhotis hold large red, multicolored and black ceremonial umbrellas with tassels, and a golden trident is raised. Onlookers in white and pink clothing line the path, and a concrete wall stands at right.2008-12-25