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A procession on a sandy path lined with palm trees and white buildings. In the centre, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe walks barefoot with hands joined in namaskar, flanked by sannyasis in orange robes and a man in a yellow dhoti and shawl. Behind them, white-clad devotees with orange shawls carry colourful decorated parasols and beat a large drum; on the right, a musician plays a horn-like instrument. Several cars are parked in the background. a person (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala) walks at the centre of the ritual procession, a role he holds as the honoured leader.

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August 09 20072007-08-09A procession moves across a sandy courtyard lined with palm trees and small white buildings. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk in front, one in a bright orange robe with a rudraksha mala, and another in an orange robe with an orange head wrap. A figure at the center wears a yellow shawl over a dark-yellow garment. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls play drums, and multicolored ceremonial umbrellas are carried overhead. Parked white vehicles and a stone block stack sit at the right edge.2007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09November 25 20092009-11-25A 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.2009-12-11Outdoor photo on a sandy path in front of a white building with green roof, palm trees and parked cars. A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks in a group. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a yellow shawl over yellow clothing and a rudraksha mala, with a red and gold bead garland. Beside him, a figure in orange robes and a saffron head cloth wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Several white-clad attendants stand around, one holding a white fan, another carrying a large gold and red ceremonial parasol on a pole. Men in white and orange clothing are visible in the background.2007-08-09A procession walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls carry ornate red, orange and multicoloured umbrellas with fringed edges and a decorated pennant on the left. In the centre, a group of robed sannyasis in saffron/orange garments walk together, one holding a tray with a decorated offering. A bald man in saffron cloth walks at the front-right, and an elderly bearded man in pale robes walks near the centre. A concrete wall and tents appear in the background.2009-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path with several robed men walking beneath large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringes in orange, blue and yellow. In front, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot beside a man in white with an orange shawl and beads, and a man in a yellow silk garment with red border and beads follows. Attendants in white kurtas hold the umbrellas and a white vehicle and silver SUV stand behind, with palms and trees beyond.2007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 25 20082008-12-25