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April 21 20152015-04-21April 21 20152015-04-21A procession walks along a paved garden path lined with orange marigolds and rustic wooden fencing under shade trees. At the centre, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold trim wears a long red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a tilak on his forehead, walking barefoot beneath a multicoloured ceremonial parasol topped with a trident-like finial. Flanking him, men in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas; the one on the left carries a silver tray of offerings and the one on the right walks with hands folded. A figure in a white robe with a staff follows behind. Another rudraksha-wearing man in saffron carries a staff and walks at the front right. Ritual procession with umbrella and offering tray.2009-01-01November 22 20132013-11-22 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23November 05 20132013-11-05A procession on a paved walkway lined with a striped woven mat runs toward the camera. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe and a large white flower garland walks under a multicoloured fringed canopy held by an attendant. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange cloths, rudraksha beads and white dhotis carry offerings and a brass horn-like instrument; a woman holds a tray of flowers. Ashram buildings and trees stand behind. a person is the central figure in rust robes under the canopy, flanked by ritual attendants, in a temple procession.2017-03-11A procession on a red carpet across a paved courtyard. At the centre, a bearded elderly man in a flowing saffron-orange robe walks barefoot, holding a small ceremonial staff. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas walk on either side, one holding a long ceremonial staff and one holding a fan-like object. On the left, women and girls in red saris with gold borders walk and clap, and a drummer in orange clothing plays a drum. Behind them stands a shaded pavilion with a decorated deity murti or altar under a striped canopy, flanked by ornate banners and an umbrella. Several people are visible in the background.2013-11-05February 23 20152015-02-23June 07 20162016-06-07Outdoor procession on a red carpet beneath a decorated open-sided pavilion with colourful striped fabric and a multicoloured kalasha-style finial. A central man in a saffron-red robe and red turban wears a long white-and-pink flower garland and gold ornaments on a gold chain, walking forward while a bare-chested attendant holds a yellow ceremonial umbrella above him. A man in red holds a red umbrella on the right. Around them stand attendants in white dhotis and orange cloths with rudraksha malas, one holding a camera crouched at left, and a woman in a red sari with mala beads at far left. Trees and paved ground form the backdrop.2016-10-08A procession walks along a tree-lined dirt path. At centre, a man in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl, wearing a large gold necklace, a white flower garland and a red turban, walks behind an orange umbrella held over him. Beside him and in front, people in saffron and orange dhotis and white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their bodies walk together. To the right, women in orange and red saris with gold jewellery follow. Red earth banks and green trees frame the scene.2016-10-11