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Outdoor photo on a dirt path under dense green trees. A man in an orange saffron robe and orange head covering walks barefoot at the centre-right, with a light-blue kurta-clad man in a white shawl walking beside him. Around them are many men in white shirts, light kurtas, dark waistcoats and grey uniforms; several uniformed police or security officers in khaki are visible at the right, one carrying a rifle, and a photographer with a camera stands among the group. A saffron-clad monastic figure appears further back at the right, and a small white brick structure sits among the trees.

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Outdoor photo on a dirt path under dense green trees. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe walks forward with a shaved head and a bare upper torso, surrounded by a procession of men in white kurtas and dhotis, several in saffron, and uniformed police officers in khaki with orange-brown belts, one carrying a rifle. Men in blue shirts and grey trousers walk among them, and a man in a white cap stands near a brick structure at left. In the foreground, men in white shirts and a man in a cream jacket walk past, one holding a bunch of flowers. A video camera operator is visible midground. The procession moves away among trees and shrubs.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA procession walks along a dirt path lined with green foliage and small orange flags, with a fringed canopy overhead. At centre, a long-haired figure in an orange-red robe and orange turban wears a white and red floral garland and a gold beaded necklace, walking barefoot-adjacent in sandals beside a bearded man in an orange robe and blue sandals who carries a wooden staff. Men in white shirts and white dhotis follow, including one with a white garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and a man in white with glasses on the right. The group moves in a ceremonial walk typical of a procession.2008-07-27Outdoor photo under a broad leafy tree on a dirt path. A man in an orange saffron robe, orange turban with a red tilak, and a long rudraksha mala points ahead with his right arm while speaking. Beside him, an older man with white hair and a white beard wears white kurta-style clothing and a white shawl with red-and-orange embroidered borders. Behind them, several followers in white and orange robes walk along, some wearing rudraksha malas. The person in orange has long swept-back hair, a crown-like turban and rudraksha mala cues, so the appearance-based label applies: Swamiji (probable), presented as the person in saffron walking and pointing, with the orange-robed figure at the centre of the group. Other visible people are devotees and attendants.2007-01-01 +1 copiesA group walks along a shaded concrete path lined with trees and shrubs. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala walks forward. Beside him, a bald man wears an orange robe and a gold-coloured necklace, and to the left another bald man wears an orange shawl with a gold necklace. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis walk barefoot, one at the front right wearing glasses. Other men in white and orange follow behind, with a pink wall and trees in the background.2008-01-14January 01 20072007-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path at a temple event in Bidadi, with people walking past trees under a pale sky. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron wrap over white clothes walks beside a figure in a long orange robe with a golden ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, who has long dark hair and is the most prominent figure. Around them are men in white dhotis and shirts, a man in a brown vest over white kurta, a uniformed police officer, and a person in orange robes at left. A white-clad man at right holds his hands in anjali, and a red and gold flag and a brass pole stand at the right edge. Marigold petals and kolam lines are on the ground.2008-12-30October 07 20062006-10-07A photograph of a group of people walking barefoot along a dirt path lined with flowering shrubs and shady trees. In the foreground on the right, a bearded man in an orange saffron robe with a matching shawl walks with hands folded. On the left, another bearded man in an orange robe walks ahead. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and white shawl walks with hands clasped, and beside him a man in white clothes with an orange shawl walks in step. Behind them, a line of devotees in white garments follows along the path, with red-roofed structures visible in the background.2009-10-15Outdoor photograph on a dirt path beneath leafy trees. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower-and-tulsi garland stands in the centre, smiling, with a small brass vessel in one hand while a standing devotee in orange hands him a brass item. Behind him, a man in a white kurta with folded hands and a man in a dark shirt and jeans stand nearby. On the left, women in green and white saris, one in a brown blouse and white sari, and a woman in a grey jacket with a black bag stand with palms pressed together. Several more people in white and orange clothing are visible in the background. The crowd of a dozen or so people gathers along the path near a sign on the left.2006-12-25January 01 20072007-01-01August 09 20072007-08-09December 30 20092009-12-30