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A procession on a dirt path at an ashram compound, with a brick wall and trees behind. A young man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala carries a long pole with a decorated yellow-fringed ceremonial banner on the left. Behind, several robed followers in orange and saffron walk, and two multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas are held aloft over a central group. One figure in an orange turban and long orange robe walks near the centre, with a man in a beige waistcoat and orange dhoti beside him. A figure in a white dhoti and orange shawl walks on the right. The scene suggests a ceremonial walk through the ashram grounds.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt road beside a grey concrete wall. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe, orange head wrap and sandals extends one arm forward, leading the group. Behind and around him, several men in saffron and orange robes walk, some with orange shawls. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls carry tall poles topped by colourful, fringed parasol-style banners with floral and emblem patterns. Two multicoloured umbrellas with red, yellow and blue panels are raised overhead. One man in orange carries a decorated ceremonial item wrapped in a white and red cloth. Dry grass and trees sit beyond the wall under a pale sky.2009-12-11A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and a concrete wall. Several devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas with yellow shoulder cloths carry large ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and green patterned canopies and tasselled fringes. In the centre, a man with a saffron-orange cloth wrapped on his head and a long orange robe walks forward, flanked by a man in an orange-yellow kurta with a shaved head. Others in orange and white follow behind, some with garlands. Parked cars and a tall wall appear at the left.2009-12-11A procession walks along a dirt road lined by a low concrete wall and trees. Two large ceremonial parasols with red, green and multicoloured fringed canopies are carried above the group, with a decorated pennant on a pole. In the centre, two men in saffron/orange robes wear marigold and red-flower garlands; the one on the left holds a small tray of flowers. Around them, many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with saffron or yellow shawls and identity lanyards, walk and gesture. A few men in white shirts and grey trousers walk at the right edge. Dusk light falls across the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt road lined with trees and a small whitewashed building with red trim. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside saffron-robed men. Four ornate multicoloured umbrellas on poles are carried above the group, and red-orange flags flank the procession. A central saffron-clad figure holds a garlanded object, and a white car is parked to the left. Some people walk in white and saffron robes with yellow shawls.2008-08-07Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with trees and a low wall. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a group, several wearing lanyards. At the centre, two figures in saffron/orange robes walk under a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella, one wearing a long white-and-red floral garland and the other a bead necklace. A man in white holds a tray with flowers in front of them, and others carry tall staffs and a trident-topped pole with yellow and orange banners. A person labelled as a sannyasi walks beside a devotee in white with a red shawl. Dusk light with a faint sky behind the trees.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt road in daylight. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a long orange shawl wears a white and orange flower garland with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and his long hair is swept back under a dark head covering; he has a distinctive appearance and is a probable Swamiji. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis carry a golden trident-topped staff and a golden staff, while devotees in white dhotis and white garments with rudraksha malas walk alongside. Above them, ornate orange, green and multicolored ceremonial umbrellas with fringed edges and red-and-orange flags are carried. A concrete wall lines the road behind the procession.2008-12-28December 23 20092009-12-23A procession on a dirt road moves between trees and a low wall under a pale sky. Ornate umbrellas with red, gold and blue floral embroidery are carried on long poles by men in white kurtas, some wearing rudraksha malas. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line, several wearing marigold garlands and ornate gold necklaces; one tall figure with long dark hair and an orange shawl walks near the centre. A man in white dhoti carries a brass instrument, and a woman in a yellow shawl walks at right. A man at the lower left has tilak on his forehead.2009-12-23A procession walks along a dirt path between a concrete wall and a cement block fence, with trees and shrubs beside it. In the centre, a man in a long flowing orange robe and orange turban, with long hair, leads the group with an outstretched arm. Around him, men in orange and saffron robes walk, and a man in an orange turban and orange garments walks nearby. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls carry tall ornate parasols and embroidered flag-like banners with floral and bird motifs. Several men wear rudraksha malas. A pale vehicle is visible behind the group. The scene reads as a ritual or ashram procession.2009-12-11December 26 20082008-12-26A procession walks along a dirt road lined with low brick edging, green trees, a palm and a street lamp. Two men in saffron/orange robes stand at the centre, one in a deep orange robe and another in a lighter saffron wrap, with orange sashes. Around them, young men in white dhotis and white kurtas with yellow or saffron shawls carry tall decorated parasols with red, gold and multicoloured fringes, a small portable speaker and flower offerings. A saffron flag is visible in the background. The group is walking a padayatra.2008-08-07A procession on a dirt road under open sky, with red and orange umbrellas and flags overhead. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style gold-toned necklace walks in orange robes; a golden trident is carried beside him. Around him, men in orange robes and white dhotis carry golden staffs and a yellow-and-red parasol, and a man in orange at right holds a golden staff. Behind, many devotees in white garments follow.2008-12-28 +1 copies