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Outdoor procession at an ashram under a white canvas canopy with a sandy ground. A decorated deity murti on a flower-garlanded palanquin is carried forward, with a robed figure in saffron/orange standing on the palanquin area holding a fan-like ceremonial implement. Dozens of devotees in white kurtas and dhotis and cream-and-gold saris walk in lines, some kneeling to pull a long red rope or pole. Two multicoloured parasols and a decorated banner on a pole are held aloft. Pink draped curtains and small framed portraits form the backdrop. Many participants are in white with rudraksha-style neck cords; a few women wear pale saris with gold borders.

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Outdoor photo of a crowd of devotees in predominantly white clothing gathered on dusty ground beneath trees during a procession. Several colourful ceremonial parasols with blue, red, yellow and green panels and tassels are raised above the people, including a large multicoloured umbrella on a pole. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, some with yellow or orange shawls, while women wear white and cream saris, one in yellow. A man in a saffron-orange garment stands at left, and a bare-chested young man with a gold-trimmed white cloth and gold necklace stands at centre. A red pole runs along the right side, and a cameraperson is visible in the crowd. The image contains no visible a person candidate that can be identified by appearance.2010-12-26Outdoor temple-style procession on a dirt road with a decorated chariot (ratha) carrying a garlanded deity murti under an orange fringed canopy and two colourful umbrellas, with yellow and orange flower garlands and tassels. Men in white dhotis and shirts pull the chariot's ropes, while a man in an orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha mala walks among them. Women in white and yellow saris and yellow shawls follow, and a woman in a yellow shawl in the foreground looks down. Palm trees and a clear hazy sky are in the background.2009-12-27A festival procession on a dirt path during daytime, with a decorated palanquin-style ratha draped in red cloth and garlanded with flowers on the right. Two colourful striped umbrellas with fringed edges are raised above the crowd. A man in the foreground wears a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulder, long swept-back dark hair and a gold ceremonial necklace; he walks beside another saffron-clad figure. Behind them, many devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white sarees follow the ratha. Thatched shelters and palm trees stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A decorated ratha procession on an unpaved dirt road beneath palm trees. A richly ornamented palanquin-style chariot with orange and yellow canopy, garlands, tassels and a golden frame is pulled by a crowd of men in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing yellow shawls. Several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas walk beside and behind the chariot, one with long hair and garlanded neck, another with shaved head. Two women in white saris with yellow shawls walk at right. A seated figure in red and orange sits on the chariot beneath the canopy. A fence and a building appear behind. Some people in the background are wearing white.2009-12-27A procession on a dirt road with a richly decorated wooden ratha or palanquin covered in marigold garlands, multicoloured tassels and a saffron canopy with a lotus emblem. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside and push or steady the cart with their hands. Among them, a few men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at the right edge, and one man wears a yellow shawl. Palm trees and a fence sit behind the crowd under a clear sky. Several ceremony attendees wear lanyard badges.2009-12-27A procession on a dirt path in an open outdoor area under a pale sky. A richly decorated ratha (chariot) with a flowered garland canopy, orange and multicolour fringed top and tassels is pulled through the crowd. Beside it, a multicolour striped and blue-patterned ceremonial umbrella and gold-finished ceremonial fans are carried. Women in white saris with yellow, orange and blue borders walk close together, and men in white and orange-saffron clothing follow. A tall tree and a red-roofed building stand in the background.2009-12-27Outdoor temple procession at an open dirt campus lined with a crowd. A figure in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a decorated ornate palanquin or ratha at right, with a red fabric canopy and floral garlands, while a trident-topped staff rises beside it. Several men and women in white dhotis, shirts and kurtas walk near a saffron-robed monk, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands in front. Multicoloured umbrellas, orange and red flags and a golden ceremonial staff frame the scene; a tent structure and palm trees sit in the background.2009-12-29A festival procession on a dirt courtyard under trees, with a large crowd of devotees in white clothing moving around a red-and-gold palanquin or ratha. Two decorative parasols with blue, red and yellow panels and tasselled edges shade the scene. A man in a white dhoti with an orange sash holds a long white fly-whisk or chamara with a golden handle aloft, and a woman in a white sari stands beside him. Many women wear white saris, and others wear pale blue or saffron. Banana leaves and a red-painted wall frame the right edge. a person is not clearly visible among the people shown, so no appearance-based identification is made.2010-12-26Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and white buildings under bright sun. Central focus is a decorated palanquin-style deity chariot carried on poles, adorned with garlands and a framed portrait of a deity, topped with a colourful fringed canopy; a man in orange robes stands at its top. Several devotees in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces walk alongside, some holding long poles, and others in white dhotis and kurtas, plus women in white saris with orange or yellow shawls follow. Red and multicoloured umbrellas and a golden trident are carried in the procession.2008-12-23A procession on a dirt path beside palm trees. At the centre, a decorated palanquin carries a deity murti under a yellow and orange canopy with garlands, flanked by ornate parasols in green, blue and red with fringed edges. Many people in white and cream clothing walk alongside; several women wear white saris with yellow borders and others wear orange-and-white saris. A man on the right wears white and gestures forward. Men in orange robes stand at the left, one holding a brass tray of flowers. Ceremonial items such as a brass kalasha and a decorated staff are carried near the front.2009-12-27Outdoor procession on a dirt road beside a decorated ratha or palanquin draped with marigold garlands and multicoloured floral arches. A long-haired figure with a swept-back hairstyle and ornate gold necklaces wears saffron-orange robes and smiles, standing among devotees. Men in white dhotis and shirts hold a long wooden pole and a golden trident-topped staff. Several saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas and a bearded man in orange stand around. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable) in saffron robes with long hair and gold necklaces, shown smiling among the procession.2008-12-23