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A group of about twelve people runs barefoot along a dirt road in a procession, most wearing white shirts and dhotis or saris with red-orange shawls and sashes. A man in the centre-front carries a framed portrait of a smiling woman in an orange garment with a garland, and another man holds a small blue-draped deity murti with a flower garland. Some participants hold orange flags, and a white van with orange flags and Tamil lettering follows behind a red compound wall with bunting.2014-07-11July 11 20142014-07-11December 26 20132013-12-26A procession of men in white dhotis and red scarves walks along a paved path past a red brick wall and palm trees. The man at left holds a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA" showing a figure in orange robes, garlanded with orange and red flowers. The man centre carries a silver tray with offerings, and the man beside him cradles a small doll-like deity murti wrapped in a blue cloth and flower garlands. Several others raise their fists in the air, and a man in white at right films with a camera.2014-07-11A group of devotees walks along a dirt path through dry scrubland and trees, apparently on a circumambulation of a hill. In the foreground, a man in a saffron orange robe and sandals leads, with another man in orange dhoti and shirt beside him. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl walks, followed by people in white clothes with yellow shawls and orange sashes. Rocks line the path and a videographer stands in the background near the trees. a person presence is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2009-08-05A procession of devotees walks barefoot along a dirt road lined with green trees and a red wall. Men and women wear white clothes with red shawls and white ash markings on their foreheads. In the centre, a man carries a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa" showing a seated saffron-robed figure with a flower garland. Nearby, a man carries a small blue-draped deity murti decorated with a red garland. A white van with orange flags stands in the background. The marchers hold hands and raise their fists in an energetic, devotional march.2014-07-11A procession of women in white saris with gold borders and orange-red shawls walks along a dirt path, raising fists and clasping hands. Several carry orange-saffron flags on poles. A red boundary wall and green trees stand behind them. At the right edge, a man in white kurta with a tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style necklace walks alongside the group.2013-12-26July 14 20112011-07-14A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with red walls and orange flags. Men in white shirts and white dhotis wear red-orange shawls. In front, a man carries a framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure with long hair, labelled with printed text. Behind him, a man in white holds a tray of offerings and a man in white carries a small deity murti dressed in blue with red garlands. A woman in a white sari with red border walks at the left. A white van with orange flags stands in the background among trees and string lights.2014-07-11A procession walks along a pale paved lane lined with palm trees, green shrubs and a red wall, with a dark SUV parked behind them. At centre, a man with long swept-back hair and a long rudraksha-style necklace wears a rust-red robe and walks slightly ahead of the group. Beside him a man in white ritual clothes and a white shawl carries a red umbrella. Behind them, several robed sannyasis in saffron and orange garments, some with white forehead marks, walk alongside women in saris, including a woman in a cream sari and a woman in red with clasped hands. A man in white clothes walks at the rear. Piles of stone and rubble lie to the right.2016-09-26Outdoor photograph on a dirt path beside palm trees and red-washed walls. Two young men walk toward the camera carrying steel vessels: the figure on the left wears a bare chest, white dhoti with gold border, a white shawl, and rudraksha beads, and carries a steel vessel with a lid; the figure on the right wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, rudraksha malas, and has long matted hair, carrying a steel pot. Two more people in orange and white clothing walk in the background, and a row of small offerings or lamps is visible at the far right.2018-05-24A procession on a dirt path with hills and trees behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment, orange-brown rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, walks at the centre beneath a bright orange umbrella held by an attendant. Beside him walks another orange-robed man with a rudraksha mala. Around them are men in white dhotis and shirts, devotees in white and cream robes, a man in teal, and small children in green and yellow dresses. Stage lights stand on a pole at upper right.2011-11-10