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A procession on a garden path among green trees and flowering shrubs. In the foreground a man in saffron robes with a gold-tipped trident walks ahead, while a clean-shaven man in white dhoti and shawl stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several saffron-robed sannyasis follow, one wearing a red-and-white flower garland. A saffron-robed man carries a silver plate of offerings. On the right, women in cream sarees with yellow borders hold their hands in anjali. A decorative ornamental umbrella and ceremonial staffs with trident finials are carried in the procession. Rangoli-style white patterns mark the ground.

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Outdoor procession on a sandy path lined with palm trees and bunting, with a trident-topped staff at left. A central figure in saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, a large white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace walks forward. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry staffs and walk barefoot; one man in orange robes and an orange-sashed man with a beard walk alongside, and a bearded man in white with an orange shawl and mala is at the front right. A man in a grey shirt stands at the back right. Strewn green leaves cover the ground. Distinctive saffron robes, long hair and garland cues appear on the central figure; the identification is probable but appearance-based only. +1 copiesOutdoor procession under trees on a dirt path. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes holds a tall golden trident (trishul) on a staff. Center, a man in saffron robes, a white and gold turban, a long white and red flower garland, a gold pendant and rudraksha-style beads walks with hands folded. Behind them, several people in saffron and white dhotis follow; a red canopy edge is visible at left. A silver kalasha with flower garlands sits at right.2008-12-29A photograph of a ceremonial procession walking along a garden path lined with marigolds and low green shrubs. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white and red flower garland, walks beneath a multicoloured canopy umbrella with tassels. To his left an attendant in orange robes and gold necklace carries a tall golden trident. To the right another orange-robed man carries a tray of flowers. Behind them a line of people in white dhotis and saffron shawls, some with yellow scarves, follows in procession. The scene is outdoors in daylight.2008-12-25Outdoor photo of a procession walking up a narrow stone path through green trees and bushes, with a large boulder beside the track. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala, a long white and orange flower garland, and sandals, and appears to be the honoured leader; the figure is an appearance-based a person in the foreground procession. A man in the left foreground wears white ritual clothes, an orange shawl, a bead necklace and a tilak on the forehead. A man in the right foreground, in white with an orange shawl and gold bracelet, walks with his eyes downcast. Behind them, many devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls follow up the path.2008-08-02December 27 20082008-12-27November 15 20132013-11-15November 16 20152015-11-16December 24 20092009-12-24A procession on a dirt road under bright sun with palm trees behind. To the left, a man in orange robes carries a tall golden trident; beside him a man in cream clothes holds a long wooden staff with a red sash. On the right, a bald man in orange robes holds a golden staff. Behind them, a man in cream attire and other figures in saffron walk, and a yellow ornamental banner is visible at upper right.2008-12-27August 09 20072007-08-09A photograph of a procession where a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi stands centrally, wearing an orange and gold silk dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold ornate necklace, and a white and orange-tipped jasmine garland with a tricolour tassel. He has his hands pressed together in front of his chest. Around him, men in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange shawls, hold tall silver ceremonial staffs with ornate finials. A red and orange umbrella canopy with tassels is overhead. Swamiji (probable) in the centre, distinguished by his long hair, orange and gold silk, gold necklace and jasmine garland. The attendants are men in white with silver staffs and orange sashes.2006-12-27A procession walks along a dusty path lined with palm fronds, with coconut palms, a low concrete wall and a field behind them under a clear sky. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and long dark swept-back hair wears a large white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold pendant, appearing to be a person receiving honour. Around him, saffron-shawled devotees in white dhotis carry tall silver ritual staffs and a trident-topped standard, and an older man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a bearded man in orange walk alongside. A child stands at the right edge beside a man in a grey shirt. +1 copies