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Procession under a tented hall with a red carpet and string lights. A central figure in orange-saffron robes with a matching orange turban and a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha mala walks beneath a pink umbrella with fringed beadwork carried by an attendant. Flanking him, a drummer in an orange and gold garment with a leopard-print cloth and rudraksha beads beats a drum, and a man in white dhoti with a gold garland walks nearby. Police officer in khaki uniform stands at left, and onlookers photograph the procession with phones. Probable Swamiji cues: orange turban, saffron robes, gold necklace and rudraksha mala, seated and walking under a ceremonial umbrella as the honoured figure in the procession.

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A procession moves down a red carpet under a white tented hall hung with string lights and a pink ceremonial umbrella. At the centre, a man with a saffron-orange turban, a rust-orange robe and a heavy gold necklace walks forward, with an attendant in white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl holding the pink umbrella above him. Around him, men in orange and white robes carry a tall silver staff and wear rudraksha malas, and young men with bare upper bodies and gold ornaments walk alongside. A uniformed police officer stands at the left edge, and a man in a peach kurta holds up a phone to film the procession.2016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23 +1 copiesA procession inside a large white tent with red carpet and a yellow parasol with fringed edge held overhead. In the centre, a man in a saffron-brown robe with a bare chest area and a long sash walks while holding hands with an elderly white-bearded man in orange robes who uses a walking stick. Around them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and gold garlands carry drums, and attendants in orange and red dhotis carry trays. The centre figure has long hair swept back and shoulder-length dark hair; the candidate is an appearance-based probable match for a person, consistent with his long swept-back hair and saffron ceremonial robe, while the page places him at a visit with Mahamandaleshwar Abhedananda Ji.2016-04-20April 20 20162016-04-20A procession walks along a red carpet inside a large white tented pavilion with fluorescent lights and air conditioning units overhead. A yellow umbrella with fringed edging and a beaded trim is held over a central figure wearing long dark hair, an orange-saffron robe and sandals, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible. Around him, men in white dhoti-style clothing with gold borders and gold-bead garlands walk alongside, one holding a red bag. An older bearded man in an orange robe holds a walking staff. Spectators in saffron, pink, blue and white clothing stand along the sides with hands folded in greeting.2016-04-20A procession walks along a red carpet inside a large white tent with hanging lights and air-conditioning units. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl and carries no item, walking barefoot-style in sandals. A young attendant in a yellow bordered white dhoti and layered gold-and-bead necklaces holds a yellow umbrella with a fringed trim over him, while white-clad attendants wearing gold-bordered dhotis and garlands walk alongside. An elderly man on the left in orange robes holds a cane, and onlookers in orange, red and white clothing stand with palms pressed together along the carpet. The Swamiji candidate's cues are long swept-back hair, a saffron shawl and a ceremonial procession, and the flag is yes, so the figure is labelled a probable appearance-based match. Plenty of people are visible, including the procession and onlookers.2016-04-20A festive procession inside a large tented hall hung with colourful paper streamers and lanterns. A central woman in an orange-saffron head wrap, orange garment and gold-bead garland smiles while walking beneath a tall orange and gold umbrella held on a red pole. Two men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas carry ornate pink and silver decorated kalasha-style vessels topped with ornamental crest pieces. Around them, devotees in saffron and white clothing, some with vibhuti marks, fill the space, many holding up phones and cameras. A small deity murti or ceremonial object sits on a pedestal in the background.2016-05-01December 15 20162016-12-15January 01 20172017-01-01A procession under a decorated pavilion with a red carpet and a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a reddish-brown robe wears a long white and red flower garland and rudraksha-style beads; he is a sannyasi in a procession. Around him, men in orange and saffron garments and gold-bordered white dhotis carry items; one holds a small brown bag and another carries a green leaf bundle. Bare-chested attendants wear beaded necklaces and bright cloths, and a drummer in orange is visible at the left. Festive hanging tassels and paper lanterns decorate the tent.2017-01-01Photograph inside a large white tent with a red carpet and an overhead fan and light rig. At centre, a man with long dark hair and a rust-brown robe stands in conversation with an older bearded sadhu in saffron-orange robes who holds a walking staff. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands nearby. Behind them, a young attendant in white dhoti with gold border and gold beaded necklaces holds a yellow canopy umbrella with red pole. Several drummers in saffron-orange and gold-bordered dhotis with gold necklaces stand along the sides, holding drums. Several other attendants in white and orange clothing stand in the background. a person: the long-haired man in the rust-brown robe, with a umbrella bearer attending him, matches the page's visit context.2016-04-20