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A festival scene under a canopy of coloured cloth with umbrellas in orange, green, red and yellow. A man in an orange robe with a long swept-back hairstyle stands at centre wearing a white flower garland, with a dark-haired figure on his right holding a yellow-and-white decorated parasol. Several monks in orange robes stand nearby, one with a shaved head and another with a full beard, and a man in white is handling thick white rope coiled in a brass tray. Onlookers in white and dark clothing crowd the open ground, and a decorated cart stands in the background. a person: the central figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a flower garland, matching the event page; the appearance is consistent but not fully certain.

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Outdoor ritual scene under a red canopy with ornate multicolored umbrellas bearing peacock-style motifs. A man with long dark hair, a white flower garland and orange-saffron robes stands at centre, his face and upper body marked with white ash. Around him, men in orange robes and white dhotis and a shaven-headed man in orange work at a table, handling thick coiled white cloth ropes laid on a brass tray. A crowd of onlookers, many in white, watches from the left and back. Behind them stands a decorated deity murti on a cart beneath the umbrellas.2009-01-02A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a red and orange canopy with multicoloured decorated parasols. In the centre, a young man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark wears an orange robe and a white-and-red flower garland, standing beside a white stone platform where a man in orange clothes handles a bundle of twisted straw and white cloth ropes. Several people in white clothes and orange robes crowd around, and one person in the background holds up a camera. A small white building and a cart with a decorated structure appear behind the crowd.2009-01-02Outdoor festival procession in front of a white ceremonial platform. A standing man in an orange robe with a white garland and white forehead markings stands beneath colourful umbrellas with gold finials and a decorated orange canopy. Behind him a bearded man in orange and a shaven-headed man in orange stand among a crowd of people in white and orange clothing. On the right, a figure in orange dhoti stands on the platform while a man in white hands over a large bundle of white cloth on a brass tray. A decorated cart with a deity murti sits in the background, and a brass drum is visible at lower left.2009-01-02A procession on a dirt path under a canopy of red umbrellas and festive bunting with tassels, with palm fronds overhead. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with a gold border, a white and red flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and walks barefoot. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts carry long wooden poles that hold red umbrellas, and some wear orange shawls. A silver vessel is visible at right and a trident is raised above the crowd. A figure in the Swamiji (probable) role at the centre of the procession, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe, gold ornaments and garland; the others are devotees and attendants in white.2007-01-01December 28 20082008-12-28January 09 20072007-01-09 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20072007-01-09 +1 copiesAn outdoor temple procession scene during a Brahmotsavam festival. In the centre, a young man in an orange robe with a white garland and white tilak on his forehead stands near a decorated chariot base, holding a bundle of straw. Around him, many devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls press close, and a bald man in orange and a bearded man in orange stand nearby. A large white rope is coiled on a golden plate on a white platform, and a colourful canopy with fringed tassels and a small decorated cart are visible behind. A camera operator stands at the upper right.2009-01-02A procession on a dirt road beside a grey block wall and palm trees under a clear blue sky. Central figure wears saffron robes, a white and orange flower garland with a red tassel, and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot with hands joined. Behind him, saffron-robed men carry a golden trident and a golden staff, and several colourful parasols with yellow, red and green panels and fringed tassels are held overhead. A bearded man in saffron robes and gold necklace walks at right, while men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and boys in white walk along the sides.2008-12-25A procession on a dirt road in bright daylight. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long purple flower garland and a gold necklace; his face is bare and he walks barefoot. Two men in saffron robes on either side carry tall ornate gold staffs, one topped with a trident, and beside them colourful parasols with floral and fringed designs are held aloft. Behind, women in white saris with orange borders and a crowd of devotees follow, some carrying offerings. Walls and palm trees frame the background. The scene matches a ceremonial procession.2008-12-31Outdoor procession on dry ground with a hill and palm trees behind. At centre, a man with long dark hair, a red-orange robe, and a green bead garland walks forward, with a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes carry a yellow cloth and a brass vessel. Beside them, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk, and a girl in white stands among them. Two large umbrellas with fringed tassels, one multicoloured and one yellow with a red emblem, are held overhead. An orange flag flies at left. The appearance of the central figure with long hair, saffron robe, garland and gold necklace matches the a person label, though the identification is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is unsure.2008-07-29Outdoor ritual photo under a large tree with several multicoloured umbrellas with tasselled edges overhead. In the centre, a fire pit made of stone blocks holds a small flame and offerings, surrounded by orange flower garlands of marigold and white jasmine. Around it stand a group of people: several men in orange robes, one with a shaved head and white tilak, one bare-chested man with white hair and a white loincloth, a man in white robes and a white cap, and an older man in white. A figure on the right in orange cloth bends over the fire area holding a ritual ladle. Behind them, a few onlookers and a building with ornate carvings are visible. The scene appears to be a homa or yagna performed at an outdoor site.2007-01-30