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A photograph of a procession on a dirt path beside a tiled-roof building, with trees and greenery around. In the foreground a man with long dark hair, white tilak markings and a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a large gold-and-beaded garland and gold bangles, walks forward; a person candidate by appearance (long swept hair, ceremonial garland and gold ornaments) in the role of procession leader. Behind him a man in white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl holds a large cream umbrella with lace-like fringe, and another man in white dhoti with a red sash walks alongside. Several ornate orange and yellow umbrellas with fringed edges line the path behind, carried by people in white and red clothing. The scene is a ceremonial procession in an ashram setting.

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A procession climbs a dirt path through green trees beside a tiled-roof wooden building. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a red sash walks at left holding a white loudspeaker. Behind him, a man in white dhoti holds an ornate cream parasol. At right, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a long gold-yellow garland and gold necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead and bangles on his wrist, walks barefoot beside another man holding a parasol. Several orange and cream parasols and devotees in white follow along the path.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A procession walks along a dirt path through forest trees while ornate umbrellas are held aloft over the group. A central woman in a rust-brown garment wears a pink flower garland, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, smiling as she walks. Around her, men and women in white dhotis, saffron and orange shawls, and orange kurtas carry the umbrellas and walk in a dense crowd. Some participants wear rudraksha malas and garlands. Behind them, more devotees and parasols extend down the path. The scene reads as a ceremonial procession with ratha-style umbrellas and devotees in traditional attire.2014-12-17A procession on a dirt path through a forest clearing with thatched huts and a white van behind. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red dhoti and draped cloth, a large gold necklace and a flower garland, walks under an ornate embroidered parasol. Around him, followers in white dhotis and orange or red shawls carry ceremonial umbrellas in yellow and orange, and many wear rudraksha malas. Some participants wear white kurtas and red-orange shawls, and a young boy in red stands at left. A few people are pictured further back along the path, and the total number of people visible is about 20 to 30.2014-12-17A procession climbs a dirt path through green tropical foliage at an ashram-like setting. Ornamental parasols with orange and yellow fringed canopies are carried above the group. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a red sash walks ahead of a woman in red and gold sari with a gold necklace and garlands, followed by a bare-chested man with a red shawl and rudraksha beads. A figure at right wears a large wrapped headdress and a shawl. Others in white and red clothing follow along the path, with a wooden building and tiled roof at right and a wooden railing beside the steps.2014-12-17A procession outdoors under a red and yellow ceremonial canopy with fringed tassels and red banners. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a red and white flower garland, a large gold necklace and gold armbands, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry tall silver staffs and a silver-and-red ornamental object, while others in saffron robes walk behind. A man on the right has white tripundra markings on his forehead and a flower-decorated silver item. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, a gold necklace, a red garland and saffron clothing; he is shown in procession with attendants.2016-07-19Outdoor procession under a bright sky with tall palm-like trees. In the centre a man in a deep maroon-brown robe and orange-brown turban holds one hand raised in blessing, wearing a large gold pendant necklace and rudraksha mala beads. Around him men in white dhotis with gold borders wear layered gold necklaces, and saffron-robed sadhus walk nearby. Overhead, large yellow, red and green ceremonial umbrellas are carried above the crowd, with a red-and-white flag visible behind. Dense crowd of onlookers fills the background.2016-04-22December 17 20142014-12-17July 19 20162016-07-19A procession on a forest path with dense green trees behind. At center, a man with long dark hair, a red vibhuti mark on his forehead, a pink and white flower garland and a heavy gold necklace stands in a rust-red and gold garment, with a bare-chested attendant beside him. Several tall umbrellas with red, gold and fringed canopies are carried above the crowd. Devotees in white, orange and red shawls walk around them, including a girl in orange and a woman in a yellow sari. Path-side people and a few others line the procession.2014-12-17A procession moves along a dirt path through a forest of tall trees, with a bus visible at the right edge. At centre, a bare-chested man with long dark hair and a flower garland walks under a gold-and-red parasol held aloft by attendants. He wears a red-and-gold dhoti and a gold necklace, and carries a thick garland of pink and white flowers. Around him, many people in white kurtas and orange or red shawls and robes carry umbrellas, staffs and bags. A bald attendant at right in a red dhoti holds a tray of offerings.2014-12-17