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A street procession in daylight with a large red and orange ceremonial umbrella with tasseled fringe held overhead. A central man wearing an orange turban, orange robes, a long red-and-green marigold garland and gold necklaces raises one hand in greeting and smiles; he has long swept-back hair and multiple gold bracelets, and a shawl is draped over his shoulder. Around him, saffron-clad attendants and a shaved-headed man in orange walk beside him, and a man in white dhoti with gold border holds a staff. Golden trident standards, orange umbrellas, scattered yellow flower petals and a crowd line the road behind them.

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A street procession in an Indian town. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, with a thick red and green flower garland and gold necklace, raises his right hand and smiles while walking beneath a large red umbrella with tasseled edges. Around him, saffron-robed attendants and white-clad men wearing gold chains and gold armbands walk on a road scattered with yellow flower petals. Behind them are trident-topped staffs, orange flags, round blue and gold ceremonial fans, and a pink building with overhead power lines. Appearance cues (turban, flower garland, gold ornaments, saffron robe and procession setting) suggest a person candidate in this procession, though the face is not used for identification.2011-12-20A street procession in daylight with a crowd of devotees. At the centre, a man in an orange turban, orange robe and a long red-and-gold-trimmed garland holds up a large red and yellow umbrella with multicoloured tassels, while raising his other hand. Several saffron-clad sannyasis walk beside him, one with a gold-beaded necklace and a bald-shaved head. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold trim and gold beaded necklaces holds a golden trident-topped staff. Yellow flower petals cover the road, and a golden trident stands in the background near a billboard and multistorey buildings. Swamiji (probable): the central figure in orange turban, saffron robe, red garland and gold ornaments, carrying the umbrella, matches the cues for a probable identification.2011-12-20A street procession in a town, with a tall ceremonial umbrella in red, yellow and green panels with tassels overhead. A central figure in an orange turban and orange robes, wearing a red and white flower garland, long swept-back hair, gold bangles and a gold waist sash, raises one hand in greeting while walking. Beside him, men in orange-saffron robes with gold necklaces and rudraksha mala stand close, and men in white dhotis with gold borders and gold chains stand at the edges. A golden trident rises on the right, and yellow flower petals cover the road. Shops and a multi-storey building line the background.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor street procession in a town with a hillside behind and low concrete buildings. A large red and blue ceremonial umbrella with tasselled fringe in teal, orange and white is held over the group. A central man in saffron-orange dress with an orange head covering, a green and red flower garland and gold necklaces raises one hand in greeting. Flanking him, men in white dhotis with gold shoulder and neck ornaments carry long gold staffs topped with trident finials, and a shaven-headed man in orange robes walks in front. Devotees in orange and red saris and a crowd continue along the road.2011-12-20Outdoor street procession on a paved road with a mountain and low buildings behind. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban with a small ornament, long dark hair, a red and green garland with a gold necklace, and sandals walks forward waving his right hand. Above him an umbrella with red, green, yellow and blue panels and tasselled fringe is held by a white-robed attendant. Around him, several people in orange and white dhotis and saris walk, one man in orange holds a bottle and a folded orange cloth, and a bald man in orange gestures to the side. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border and gold necklace holds a golden trident pole. Gold trident finials are visible on the building edges.2011-12-20A street procession in a town, with a central figure in orange-saffron garments walking under a large red and blue ceremonial umbrella topped with a gold lotus emblem and trident finial. He wears a long dark swept-back hair style, a multi-strand gold necklace and red-and-green flower garlands, and raises one hand in greeting while smiling. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces walk beside him, one holding the umbrella pole. Orange-robed devotees, including women in orange saris, fill the road, and a white fan-like chamara appears at the right edge. Shops, a Vodafone banner and multi-storey buildings line the street under a pale sky. Whether the central figure is Swamiji is an appearance-based judgement only: he has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing, garlands and a ceremonial gold necklace, so this is a probable identification. Visible people number roughly 6-20.2011-12-20A street procession in an Indian town. A man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, gold necklaces and a red-and-green flower garland raises his right hand in greeting while smiling. Above him a golden trident and a large red ceremonial umbrella with tassels are held aloft. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a gold chain holds an orange cloth, and a woman in white stands at right. Behind them orange-clad devotees and a drum-like instrument are visible on a roadside lined with multi-storey buildings and signboards.2011-12-20Street procession in a town with a hilly backdrop. A central figure in an orange turban, orange robes, a long red-and-green flower garland and layered gold necklaces raises both hands in joy and walks under a red and multicoloured parasol with tassels. Behind him, a bearded man in orange robes and gold necklace holds a water bottle, a woman in orange sari and a man in white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace walk alongside, and golden trident staffs and a gold-rimmed ceremonial umbrella appear among the group. The figure with turban and garland has long hair and a tilak, matching the appearance cues for a person; the rest are devotees in orange and white ritual dress.2011-12-20A street procession in daylight. A central man in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban with a red jewel, long dark hair, red and white flower garlands and a gold necklace smiles while walking beneath a red and multicoloured fringed umbrella held over him. Beside him, a man in orange robes and gold chain walks, and at left a bald man in orange garments holds an orange cloth. Women in orange and red saris stand along the roadside, and at right a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace and a gold trident-topped staff are visible. Buildings and a hillside appear behind the crowd.2011-12-20