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A procession on a dirt path under trees, with a central figure walking beneath a tall ornate umbrella. The central figure wears a saffron-orange garment, a large gold necklace, a pink and white flower garland, and has long dark hair; this is a probable Swamiji by appearance, walking in a procession. Around him, men in white kurtas wear red-orange shawls, and an attendant in orange and gold dhoti carries a trident-topped staff beside a decorated parasol. Several other umbrellas in red and gold are visible behind, with a small girl in a pink shawl at right. The scene shows a ratha-style procession with ceremonial parasols and devotees.

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A procession moves along a dirt path through a forest clearing. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a pink and white floral garland, a gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha beads, and a saffron-orange cloth. Beside him, a man in orange cloth holds a gold-fringed parasol. Behind them, large ornate red and gold umbrellas, tiered red canopies and a silver kalasha-like decoration are carried. Many people in white kurtas and orange or red shawls, and women in white saris, walk among tents and tall trees. a person is the garlanded central figure in saffron-coloured clothing and rudraksha beads, carried in procession.2014-12-17December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 24 20092009-12-24December 27 20082008-12-27October 17 20102010-10-17A procession on a dirt road under open sky, with red and orange umbrellas and flags overhead. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style gold-toned necklace walks in orange robes; a golden trident is carried beside him. Around him, men in orange robes and white dhotis carry golden staffs and a yellow-and-red parasol, and a man in orange at right holds a golden staff. Behind, many devotees in white garments follow.2008-12-28 +1 copiesDecember 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesA procession at dusk along a palm-lined path. In the centre, a figure in a saffron-orange shawl drawn over the head, with long dark hair, a red and white forehead mark and a long gold-bead necklace, walks with eyes lowered. Beside and behind him, figures in orange robes and gold necklaces carry ritual items, including a silver tray held by a woman in orange. On the left, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls walk beneath a tasselled canopy on a pole and carry gold ceremonial staffs and a brass vessel. Banana plants and tall palms line the route, and a white screen stands in the background. Several devotees are visible in the crowd behind.2010-01-02A festive outdoor procession along a dirt path lined with palm trees. In the centre, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with gold trim and a white flower garland walks forward, with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads visible. Two bearers on the left hold tall red and multicoloured umbrellas with tasselled fringes, one printed with a dove emblem and the word Peetham. Men in white kurtas and white dhotis with orange shawls walk alongside, some wearing rudraksha malas, and a boy in white stands to the right. On the far right a woman in a white sari with an orange border and a vibhuti forehead mark looks down with folded arms. Blue and white flags with printed lettering hang overhead.2007-01-01A procession on a dirt path in a palm-lined outdoor setting. At the centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with gold border wears a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, walking under a large ornate umbrella with fringed tassels. Flanking him, men in white shirts and white dhotis carry long poles supporting the canopy, and an attendant in white with an orange shawl walks nearby. Colourful triangular bunting and a decorated canopy frame the scene. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing ID lanyards, walk alongside in the crowd.2007-01-01A procession outdoors on a paved path at a temple-style compound. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange-brown robe with long rudraksha malas, a dark turban-like headwear, a large gold ceremonial necklace and a red garland walks forward with raised hand, flanked by attendants. Two attendants on the left and right hold ornate red, blue and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with trident-topped poles. Men and women in white dhoti and saree attire, some with rudraksha malas and sandalwood marks, walk or stand around, several with folded hands. A red brick wall and trees form the background.2016-07-19