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A procession on a dirt path through green trees and palms. Under a large umbrella-shaped canopy with a yellow top and multicoloured fringes, a bearded man in white with a saffron-orange shawl walks at the centre, carrying a trident-topped staff. Around him, men and women in white and saffron walk with garlands; a woman in orange wears a white garland and holds a flower tray. A cameraman in white with a bag films the procession from the right. Other palanquin canopies are visible behind.

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A procession walks along a dirt path between palm and leafy trees during Guru Purnima celebrations. A large yellow umbrella with multicoloured fringed borders and a red and green peacock-like motif is carried overhead, with smaller striped canopies behind it. Several men wear white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls, while a woman in an orange sari with a white garland walks near the front. Another woman in white with an orange shawl carries a tray of flowers. A cameraman in white clothing with a camera bag films from the right. Around twenty people are visible.2007-07-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path through green trees and palms. A large yellow ceremonial parasol with multicoloured fringe and red and green leaf motifs is carried overhead, with smaller striped parasols behind it. Many people walk in white dhotis and kurtas; several men wear orange or saffron shawls, and a woman in an orange sari with a garland stands near the centre. A woman in white with a yellow shawl carries a flower-decorated offering tray. A man in the foreground wears a saffron shawl with a bare upper body region obscured by the crowd. A man at right carries a black shoulder bag and wears white. Ritual procession with parasols, orange and white attire, and offerings.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A festival procession on a dirt path through green trees during Guru Poornima celebrations. A tall figure in orange robes with a long white flower garland walks at the center, with an orange shawl and rudraksha-style mala visible on a man in front. Multicoloured fringed canopy umbrellas with a yellow centerpiece, and white-clad devotees with orange sashes, carry the procession. A cameraman with a video camera stands at right. Several people in white dhotis and orange scarves walk alongside, some carrying a ceremonial brass or silver pot and a flower-decorated tray.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. A central figure with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron garment with gold trim, a white and red flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace, walking under a multicoloured fringed canopy topped with a golden trident (trishul). Around him, men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees walk alongside, several with orange shawls and rudraksha malas. Printed strips and small flags hang from palm fronds above. The distinctive long hair, saffron robe and ornate garland are appearance cues consistent with Swamiji (probable), walking in a procession under a ceremonial parasol.2007-01-01A procession on a dirt road lined by a grey concrete block wall, palm trees and green shrubs under a bright sky. A man in white dhoti and an orange shawl plays a barrel drum slung in front of him, striking it with a stick. Behind him, a man in orange robes carries a brass tray, followed by a man in white with an orange shawl holding a tray. A person in an orange robe and a woman in a white sari walk in the line. On the right, a man in white with a yellow shawl walks beside the procession. A multicoloured umbrella with tassels, decorated with a central emblem, shades the group. Five people are visible in front and several more follow behind.2008-05-13December 17 20142014-12-17A procession on a dirt path through green trees, with devotees in white clothes and saffron-orange shawls walking behind large ornate umbrellas with bright multicolored fringed canopies. In the centre a man in white robes and an orange shawl walks forward with his hands together, while people around him carry the umbrellas and a woman in a white outfit with an orange shawl holds a flower-decorated tray. A man in a white shirt with a black shoulder bag stands at the right edge facing the group.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path under palm and fruit trees on a sunny day. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts carry ornate yellow and multicolored parasol-style umbrellas and a gold-topped canopy, with blue emblem motifs. At center, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white flower garland and walks with hands joined in front of him. Beside him, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace walks with hands clasped. A woman in a red sari carries a basket of fruit and flowers on her head. A toddler is held by an adult at left, and other people in white and orange clothing follow along the path.2008-01-17