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A dense outdoor crowd of devotees gathers around a central group in saffron and orange robes. In the centre, a smiling woman in orange robes and a white and green flower garland stands with a raised hand, flanked by other saffron-clad devotees. Behind them, a man in an orange robe with a shawl and a bald-headed man in orange stand among crowd members in white kurtas and dhotis, some wearing yellow shawls and rudraksha-style malas. Children in white in the foreground hold colourful balloons, and a woman in a white sari with floral print appears at the right edge. The mood is festive and celebratory.

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Dense crowd of devotees gathered at water's edge in a ceremonial bathing event. Many men and women wear white or cream ritual clothing, some with yellow scarves. Several sannyasis in orange-saffron robes stand at the centre; one man in saffron with a shaved head raises his hand in greeting while a bearded sannyasi in orange wears a flower garland. Some stand waist-deep in water. A decorated wooden pole with a cluster of marigold and white flower garlands and a bundle of colourful tassels rises at left, next to a bunch of pink and yellow balloons. Striped red-and-white walls frame the background.2009-01-02A photograph of a large crowd outdoors, many people in white and dressed in bright clothes, with petals falling through the air. Centre frame, a man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe, wearing a thick white and red flower garland, smiles broadly while being greeted. Beside him an older man in white shirt and glasses, and a monk in saffron with a rudraksha mala, stand close. A woman in a cream sari with a dark bun faces away at left, hands joined in greeting. Several onlookers press in at the edges. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe, flower garland, orange turban; the page identifies him as present, though this is an appearance-based label only.2008-07-27January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph of a crowd gathered closely around a central figure during an outdoor festival procession. The central man has long dark hair swept back, a white vibhuti-style mark on his forehead, a bare upper torso partly covered by an orange-saffron cloth, and multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas and gold ceremonial necklaces. He is smiling and surrounded by devotees. Around him, many people in white traditional clothes press forward; several girls with palms pressed together in namaste, a man in white with a dark rudraksha mala, a man in white and orange holding a long staff topped with gold, and boys in striped and colourful shirts. Behind them, flower garlands and orange-draped figures are visible near a decorated altar. A few brass bells are held by a group of women in white on the left.2008-12-23A photograph of a large crowd gathered at a water's edge, with several men standing waist-deep in water. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a large white flower garland with red and green accents, standing in water beside other saffron-robed men. Around them, many people in white clothing and orange shawls stand on the steps, smiling, with hands raised in greeting or devotion. Some wear white dhotis and dark rudraksha-style beads. A child in light clothing stands at the upper right. The scene appears to be a bathing or river ceremony with devotees.2009-01-02A crowd of devotees gathers around a central figure in saffron robes and gold necklaces at an outdoor Brahmotsava event under a red canopy hung with colourful tassels. The central man has long swept-back dark hair, a tilak mark, and multiple gold chains, and a young man in orange clothing with gold ornaments stands beside him. Devotees around them wear white kurtas, yellow shawls and rudraksha malas; a bald man in orange with a mala stands at the right edge, and women in yellow and white look on. Several people reach toward the central figure in a respectful, devotional crowd scene.2008-12-23Outdoor festival procession on a dirt road under colourful canopies and orange flags. A central man in an orange-saffron robe with a white and orange turban, wearing a long red and white flower garland and gold necklaces, smiles and raises a hand while a crowd presses around him. Around him, many men and women in white ritual clothes with orange scarves and orange-tipped stoles, some holding tall orange flags on poles, cheer and clap. A man in a dark suit and tie stands at his left. The scene suggests a Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebration procession.2008-12-29Outdoor crowd scene at a festival ground under an overcast sky, with trees, a blue tarpaulin-covered stall and a colourful bunting-decorated pavilion behind. A central figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wears a long multi-strand gold-coloured garland and smiles, with long swept-back dark hair and a bare upper body. Around him, men in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis and shirts press close, some with raised hands and folded palms, while a white-clad man with long hair in a white shirt gestures beside them. Several bald men in white and orange attire surround the group, one wearing a rudraksha mala.2010-12-29December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph of a crowd during a festival procession. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a peacock feather fixed to a red headband, and an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders smiles broadly. He wears a white floral garland with green leaves and red flowers and a heavy gold bead necklace. Around him, devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls raise their fists and cheer. Several wear orange headbands and forehead marks, and a man on the right in white and orange lifts his arm. Swamiji (probable): the central figure's long hair, peacock-feather headband, saffron-orange wrap, rudraksha-style gold beadwork and floral garland match the cues the page describes.2007-12-25Night photograph of a crowd at a temple welcome. At centre, a smiling man in saffron/orange robes and an orange head wrap stands with his palms pressed together, wearing a long white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala. Behind him, people in white and orange-saffron shawls clap and smile, and a woman in a white sari with gold border raises her hands. At lower left and right, men with vibhuti on their foreheads sit in the foreground, one bare-chested with a yellow cloth. Several other devotees fill the background, some holding wooden poles. The a person is the central saffron-robed figure, identified by his saffron robes, orange head wrap, rudraksha mala and garland.2008-11-11Outdoor street procession with devotees in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis walking along a road lined with shops and striped umbrella-style canopies in orange, green and red. Central figure wears an orange turban, orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, smiling and walking barefoot among the crowd. Men carry long wooden poles bearing orange banners and flags. A man in the foreground wears gold-bead garlands and smiles broadly; another on the right raises his arms. Mixed-colour fabric draped over several devotees. Bright daylight, festive ratha-style yatra atmosphere.2009-01-12