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Outdoor photograph of a large procession walking along a dirt path across an open grassy field toward a temporary event site with striped tent canopies, a corrugated metal shed, and a small signboard. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a bright orange head covering and a long floral garland walks in front, flanked by men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing orange shawls. Crowds of people in white clothing stand behind, and flags and poles stand around the grounds. The scene suggests a ceremonial walk during a temple or ashram inauguration event.

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November 24 20062006-11-24Outdoor photo of a procession on a dirt path at a open site with tents and canopies. In front, a man in orange robes with a crown-like orange turban and a long white and orange garland walks barefoot, with long hair and a rudraksha-style mala, flanked by men in white shirts and dhotis. Behind them a large crowd in white clothes follows along the path, with striped tents, a corrugated metal shelter, and banners on posts visible in the background.2006-11-24Outdoor photo of a procession at a dirt-and-grass ground under a clear sky. In the right foreground, a figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange head wrap walks barefoot along a concrete path, wearing a long garland of orange and yellow flowers and holding a small flower bundle. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk in a group, several wearing rudraksha mala beads; one in an orange shawl walks in the middle. Behind them, a crowd in white clothing stands near tents with striped red-and-purple canopies and a corrugated metal shed. Flags and signboards stand along the field.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt field at an ashram inauguration site. In the foreground, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears an orange head-cloth and a garland of yellow and white flowers, walking barefoot along a narrow path. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside, several wearing rudraksha-style beads and orange shawls. Behind them, a large crowd in white clothing moves among purple and maroon tent canopies and a long corrugated-metal shelter. The appearance-based label is a person for the saffron-robed figure at right, shown in procession, with the qualifying cues of orange head-cloth, saffron robes, and flower garland.2006-11-24Outdoor photograph at a dusty ground during an inauguration event, with a corrugated-roof shelter and bamboo-pole tent structures behind. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears an orange turban and a long flower garland of white and yellow blossoms, walking barefoot along a path. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside; one wears an orange shawl, and another in a white shirt and dhoti stands at the right. Orange and white flags fly from poles overhead. The central figure shows the appearance of a probable Swamiji candidate: orange turban, saffron robes and a garland, with long hair visible, and the page indicates he is present at this event.2006-11-24Outdoor procession on a dirt path with trees, flags and a banner behind. A man in orange robes, an orange head wrap and a long garland of white and yellow flowers walks at the centre, with a long-haired figure beside him in an orange shawl over white clothes. Around them men in white shirts, white dhotis and white mundus walk barefoot, several wearing rudraksha-style mala necklaces. A man in front carries a metal bowl. Saffron, white and purple flags stand along the route.2006-11-24Outdoor procession on a dirt path during a temple-style festival, with a decorated ratha or palanquin in the left background draped in colourful fabric and garlands. Large crowds of devotees in white dhotis, white saris and white kurtas walk alongside monks in saffron-orange robes. Two large multicoloured umbrellas with fringed edges are held above the procession, and orange fabric canopies stretch overhead. A tent-like pavilion and a white truck appear at the edges under a clear blue sky.2008-12-23August 13 20092009-08-13December 29 20102010-12-29Outdoor photo of a crowd walking along a dirt path at an open-air event. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-red sannyasi robe, a dense orange flower garland and an orange-and-gold cloth, and gestures with a raised hand toward the people nearby. Beside him, a bald man in an orange robe with a saffron shawl walks with a clipboard-like sheet. Around them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and women in saris and children move among a crowd. Behind them are a striped tent canopy, bunting, a tall flagpole with an orange flag, and blue tarpaulin. Several people in the background wear white ritual clothes.2010-12-29Outdoor procession along a dirt road lined with red and orange flags strung on poles and garland bunting. At centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, walking among a group of saffron-robed sannyasis. Several men in white shirts and dhotis wear lanyard badges and some carry rudraksha malas. A small decorated ratha/chariot with a tiered canopy stands at the right edge. Trees and a tall street lamp frame the scene, with a few additional people visible in the background.2009-12-30