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A procession on a paved courtyard path lined with palm trees and hanging green decorations. In the centre, a man in a rust-brown robe wears a long multicoloured flower garland of red, white and pink blooms, a large gold pendant on a bead necklace, and an orange-gold shawl. He is smiling and walking forward. Around him, attendants in saffron and orange robes with gold borders and white dhotis, some wearing orange turbans, carry a staff, a decorated kalasha pot with white flowers, and hold hands together in anjali. A white car is parked behind them beside a red wall.

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A procession of devotees in saffron and white ritual dress walks along a paved path outside a building. At centre, a man in a rust-red robe wears a long multi-strand garland of white and red flowers, a gold pendant on a beaded necklace, and a dark rudraksha-style mala; the bare-chested figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and gold armbands. Flanking him, a man in orange with a white turban holds a ceremonial staff, and a figure in orange with a flower-decorated pot at chest height walks beside him. Other devotees in white dhotis with gold borders, orange shawls and white vibhuti marks follow, one drummer partly visible, and a white car is parked behind. Hanging green leaf strings decorate the entrance above.2016-04-10A procession on a paved courtyard under a covered pavilion with palm fronds and hanging decorations. In the centre, a smiling figure with long dark hair wears a deep maroon-brown robe, a long garland of white and red flowers, a large gold pendant and gold bangles, with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside and around them, devotees in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans carry a kalasha-like ornate headpiece with white flower garland, a drum and a ceremonial staff, while others in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces walk alongside. A white car and a red brick wall are visible behind.2016-04-10April 10 20162016-04-10Outdoor procession on a paved brick walkway with palm fronds and a white car behind. At centre, a man in a maroon-brown robe with a long multi-coloured marigold and white flower garland and a gold pendant walks with palms pressed together in greeting and a long black braided shawl hanging at his back. Around him, several men and youths wear saffron-orange dhotis and turbans, some carrying a ceremonial staff, bead malas and gold chains, one with a book. On the right, a figure in orange with a white floral garland and an ornate jewelled necklace holds a decorated tray. White-clad attendants in dhotis with gold-bordered shawls walk alongside, some singing. a person cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold pendant and garland, maroon ceremonial robe, with his role as the central figure leading the procession.2016-04-10Outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm trees, a white van and pink flowering shrubs behind. At centre, a smiling man in a black turban and rust-red robe wears a thick red flower garland and a tan rudraksha-style mala with gold accents, walking forward with a bright, relaxed expression. Around him, men in orange and saffron dhotis and shawls walk with hands folded in namaste; one at left holds a microphone and another carries a silver kalasha-style vessel on a tray. Trumpet-like horns and a drum appear among the group, and a decorated umbrella stands at upper right. Ritual procession, possibly for a temple event; the centre figure is a person, with turban, red garland and robe cues.2016-01-11A procession on a paved courtyard lined with palm trees, a white vehicle and a decorative umbrella behind. A smiling man in the centre wears a tall black turban, a deep red-orange robe, a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace, a red flower garland and a mala with gold beads, and has a red tilak on his forehead. Around him, men in orange and red robes walk with a metal kalasha and carry long curved horns and a drum, one holding a microphone. Some people hold their hands folded in anjali. Several men in orange and red robes, and a standing figure at the right holding a rudraksha mala, take part in the procession.2016-01-11A procession on a paved courtyard walkway beside a red pillar. In the centre, a bearded man with long hair, a white forehead mark and a rust-brown robe wears a heavy gold multi-strand necklace and gold armbands, and walks with a long wooden staff. Behind him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, follow. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a dark rudraksha mala holds a red umbrella, and a woman in a cream sari stands near the pillars. In the lower left, a figure in orange and gold carries a brass vessel with green leaves. a person appears in the centre, based on the long hair, gold ornaments and rudraksha-style adornments, consistent with the page's reference to a Maheshwara Puja procession.2016-08-02Outdoor procession on a shaded paved path beneath a white canopy with green foliage. In the centre, a bearded man in a red-brown turban and rust-coloured robe wears a thick gold chain, a white-and-yellow floral garland and gold armbands, and carries a tall golden staff topped with a finial. Several men walk beside and behind him, bare-chested or in saffron and orange dhotis with rudraksha malas and white forehead tilak. At left, a man in an orange dhoti holds a yellow flower garland, and a table with a striped cloth displays framed portrait photos. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a rudraksha mala walks alongside. The group appears to be a ceremonial walk.2016-12-23Outdoor procession on a paved walkway with palm trees and a parked white car behind. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair, a crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha-style gold beaded necklace, a brown leopard-print shawl over saffron-orange robes, and a large red and white flower garland walks barefoot with palms pressed together in greeting. Swamiji (probable): this central figure shows the long hair, ornate gold necklaces, and saffron-orange ceremonial clothing that match the candidate's presentation. Around him, saffron-robed men with white forehead markings carry tall poles topped by ornate yellow and red canopy umbrellas, and a man in white dhoti holds a large brass kalasha pot. Devotees in white with folded hands line the route, and a man in white holds a camera. Colourful kolam patterns decorate the ground.2013-03-10July 03 20122012-07-03Outdoor procession on a paved path beside a white car. A smiling bearded man in a rust-red robe and red turban, with layered gold necklaces, marigold and white flower garlands, and a gold pendant, walks at the centre, appearing to be a person with distinctive ornate turban and ceremonial gold adornments. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies carry a trident-topped pole and walk among devotees. A man in orange-and-yellow garments holds a flower-decorated object, and a man in a white dhoti with gold trim and wooden rudraksha mala carries a trident staff. Bamboo and a red bin sit at right.2016-12-23A procession of men walking outdoors on a paved path with a wooded hill behind. At the centre, a long-haired man in orange and saffron robes wears a dense rudraksha mala, a white and blue flower garland, and a gold ornamented necklace; he is smiling and walking forward. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare shoulders, and others in orange robes, wear gold pendant necklaces and beaded malas. One man at the right holds a long staff raised above the group. Some people in the background are partly visible. The mood is ceremonial. a person: the central figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, consistent with the page's reference to a person.2012-07-03