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Outdoor 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.

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A procession on a dirt road under a canopy of tall decorated umbrellas with red, blue and gold fringed panels and bold motifs. A shaven-headed man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange dhoti walks barefoot at centre, flanked by others in white dhotis and orange shawls. On the left a man in white carries a silver tray of flowers. Umbrella bearers in white and orange hold the poles, and an older man in peach robes walks beside them. Strings of bunting cross the path, with trees and parked cars behind.2007-08-09December 11 20092009-12-11Outdoor 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.2006-12-30A procession on a dirt path under trees. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial gold necklace, walks barefoot holding a long handle of a red and maroon umbrella with fringed tassels. A white turban with a fan-shaped fold sits on his head. Behind him, saffron-robed men carry brass trays, a bald man in orange holds a plate, and a white-clad man holds a decorated staff. On the right, women in white sarees with maroon and purple borders stand with palms pressed together in greeting. Several people in white and saffron line the path, and a saffron-banner flag is visible beyond.2011-12-21July 26 20102010-07-26December 27 20082008-12-27A procession on a dirt path lined with green shrubs and palm trees, with orange and red pennant bunting strung overhead. A large multicoloured umbrella with fringed tassels is carried over a group of robed men. Two gold-and-red banner poles on the left are held by a figure in white with an orange shawl. Figures in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls walk together, some barefoot, one bald man in an orange robe at the centre. Spectators in ordinary shirts and trousers stand watching behind, and a uniformed officer is among them. Plastic chairs are set out to the right.2007-08-09November 21 20102010-11-21Outdoor procession on a dirt road beside trees and a fence hung with orange and pink pennant flags. A man with long dark hair, in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, walks at the front with a relaxed smile. Beside him a bald man in white dhoti and shirt wears an orange shawl and carries a silver tray holding a white-and-gold kalasha-style vessel decorated with flowers and red petals. Behind them, attendants in orange shawls walk, and two women in white saris with orange shawls hold up ornate red, orange and blue canopy umbrellas. Several men in white and in plain shirts stand watching on the roadside, and red cars are parked nearby.2007-08-09December 23 20082008-12-23A 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.2015-01-13November 16 20152015-11-16