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January 12 20152015-01-12November 17 20172017-11-17A procession moves down a red-carpeted hall in a festive tent with red and gold drapes. In the foreground, a man with long matted dreadlocks and a white dhoti wrapped with a yellow border walks beside a drummer in saffron cloth who plays a large drum. Another long-haired man in saffron with rudraksha malas plays cymbals. Behind them, saffron-robed sadhus carry parasols, and a robed figure in orange walks near the front. Many devotees in white and cream dhotis and saris stand on both sides with palms pressed together. Screens behind show a portrait and video of the event, and a banner on the left shows a figure in a crown.2018-01-05A large white tented hall with a red carpet runner down the centre, where a crowd of devotees gathers in a procession. A tall yellow ceremonial umbrella hangs above the walkway near the back. In the foreground a young drummer in orange robes and a rudraksha mala carries a leopard-print drum, while beside him a boy in white dhoti carries a string of beads. Several men in orange and maroon robes with gold necklaces walk in the middle, and women in saffron, green and white saris stand along the right with palms pressed together in greeting. Two large screens at the back display portraits.2016-04-23April 23 20162016-04-23A photograph of a ceremonial procession moving down a long red carpet inside a white tent with a gabled roof and hanging lights. Sadhus and ascetics in saffron and orange robes walk in the centre, one carrying a tall ornate staff, and a yellow umbrella with crystal fringe is raised over the group, with a flame visible near its top. A drummer in orange wraps carries a drum. Lines of devotees in white dhotis and white and yellow clothing stand on both sides, many with palms pressed together in namaste and some raising hands in greeting. A scaffold stands at the left edge of the tent.2016-04-22January 01 20172017-01-01April 20 20162016-04-20A photograph of a procession on a red-carpeted open pavilion with a red fabric ceiling and a ceremonial umbrella overhead. At centre, a bearded man in a dark maroon-brown robe and a dark red turban wears a long white-and-gold flower garland and heavy gold necklaces, walking forward barefoot. Beside him, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and a man in white dhoti with gold borders carry ritual items; a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti holds a brass tray of yellow marigolds, and another attendant holds a staff. Onlookers stand along the left in white and dark clothes, some holding phones, and a camera operator films. a person appearance cues are not sufficient to establish identity; the figures are described by role only.2016-12-03A procession of devotees in orange and saffron garments walks along a red and white striped mat inside a decorated hall. In front, a bearded man in a brown robe and a long white and pink flower garland, with gold and rudraksha necklaces and a dark cap, holds his hands in anjali. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl with white beads carries a tall staff. Behind them, a figure in orange holds a silver-decorated peetha with flowers, and others play small cymbals and a drum. Figures wear orange turbans, rudraksha malas and vibhuti. A large banner of a crowd hangs behind. Photograph of a ritual procession.2018-04-14May 01 20162016-05-01January 05 20182018-01-05