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A photograph of a procession walking along a dirt path between white walls, with a temple tower visible at upper left. In the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a long garland of yellow flowers, and walks barefoot; the appearance is consistent with a person candidate, with his long hair, saffron clothing and garland as the qualifying cues. Around him, saffron-clad men and white-clad men in kurtas follow, and a few boys in checked shirts watch. At left, a drummer in a white dhoti with a leopard-print shawl holds a drum, and at right, a man in white plays a long wind instrument. Overhead, strung wires and a lantern on a post are visible.

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September 29 20062006-09-29A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path beside an orange-washed wall and young plants. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a thick gold necklace and a white-and-red flower garland, and raises his right hand in greeting. Men in white and saffron-orange shawls walk around him, one holding a long wooden pole. In the foreground a man in white plays a wind instrument resembling a flute, and a young girl in a yellow t-shirt watches from the right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold necklace and garland within the procession. Scene shows an outdoor procession with musicians and devotees in white and saffron clothing.2010-07-26A dhwajarohanam procession on a dirt road in front of white and red buildings. In the centre, a man in orange robes wears a large white and red flower garland and walks behind a yellow canopy umbrella. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes holds a long umbrella pole. Around them, men in white dhoti and shirts with orange shawls walk, and a drummer in white at left plays a drum. At right, a man in white plays a long pipe instrument with a yellow tassel. Colourful umbrellas appear in the background, and several people follow the procession.2010-07-26June 03 20122012-06-03Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside a garden with trees and pink flowering shrubs. Two musicians in white dhotis and shawls play long brass horns, and a drummer in white with a red and gold barrel drum walks at right. Behind them, a man with long dark hair, a saffron robe and a large gold-toned necklace walks in the centre, with a second saffron-robed man carrying a small brass kalasha or ritual vessel. Other men in white and onlookers, including women and children, stand along the path. Ritual procession with ceremonial horns and drums.2006-09-29January 12 20072007-01-12A photograph of a procession walking along a dirt road lined with palm trees. A musician in a white dhoti and light shirt plays a long wind instrument (nadaswaram-style pipe) in the foreground, and another man beats a barrel drum (dhol/thavil) with a wrap over his shoulder at the right edge. Behind them a man in a long-sleeved saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair walks in the centre; the figure's appearance is a candidate match with cues of long hair and saffron clothing, but identity is uncertain. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts, one in a white kurta, walk with hands folded, and small children in grey uniforms stand at the left with palms pressed together. A white vehicle is visible in the background.2007-01-12December 25 20062006-12-25September 29 20062006-09-29A photograph of a dirt path lined with palm trees, with a procession moving through a rural outdoor setting. At centre, a barefoot man in a saffron-orange robe and orange shawl wears a white garland with a red floral cluster and holds his palms together in greeting. Around him, men in white dhoti-style clothes and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha-type malas, walk alongside. On the right, musicians in white shirts and white dhotis play long wind instruments, and a woman in a grey-green sari stands beside them. A scaffold-like frame and a yellow canopy appear in the background. Two men at the left have orange shawls; a woman in green walks in the background. The image appears to show a ceremonial walk rather than any specific ritual.2006-12-26Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and a large shade tree. At centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland with red blossoms, walking forward with hands together. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk alongside, and a bearded man in white wears an orange shawl. On the right, musicians play a wind instrument and a stringed instrument; one woman wears a grey-green sari and a man wears a white shirt with a red and gold dhoti. Scattered people in the background walk along the path, and a wooden structure stands in the distance.2006-12-26Outdoor procession on a dirt path with palm trees and a low wall behind. The foreground figure with long dark wavy hair wears a loose orange robe and a gold-and-bead necklace, walking barefoot. Beside him a young man in white kurta and orange shawl walks with his hand on a silver kalasha-style vessel carried by another man in white and orange. Other participants in white shirts and white dhoti follow, including a bespectacled young man.2006-12-23