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A photograph inside a temple hall with a red-and-cream floor mat. A central bearded man in a dark red-brown dhoti and shawl wears a large layered garland of beads and a ceremonial gold necklace, with a dark turban and sandalwood marks on his forehead. Flanking him, several people in saffron-orange robes and orange headwraps carry or walk beside him; one in orange holds a white drum. A man in white dhoti and shirt with gold border stands behind, and at right a young boy in orange robes and orange headwrap holds a tall brass staff. Behind them stand a yellow-and-red canopy, flower garlands, a green backdrop and a small decorated shrine with a deity murti at left.

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A photograph inside a large temple hall with red-and-white striped mats on the floor. A man in a long rust-brown robe with a gold ceremonial necklace and a garland of flowers walks forward, a tall dark hair crown on his head. Behind him, several men and boys wear saffron-orange dhotis and turbans; one man in white clothing walks beside him. A boy on the right carries a long golden staff near a green cloth partition. On the left, a decorated shrine area shows carved stone figures, flower garlands and a yellow canopy above.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A procession at a temple-like setting. A central figure with long matted locks, a gold crown-like ornament on the head, red-and-gold beaded garland, heavy gold necklace and rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-brown robe, walks holding a silver staff. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas flank him, one in orange garments carries a brass kalasha-type vessel, and a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella and a bell stand behind. Several onlookers are visible at the right and bottom. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long hair swept upward, a crown, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala cues, and the page indicates Swamiji is present.2016-07-19November 11 20172017-11-11April 14 20182018-04-14March 11 20172017-03-11Night photograph of a procession at an outdoor ceremony. A smiling bearded man in the centre wears a rust-red robe, pink and white flower garlands, heavy gold necklaces and a gold waist belt, with white tripundra markings on his forehead. Behind him, men in saffron-orange cloths and rudraksha malas carry tall golden poles and a brass horn, with white body markings. Metal chains and posts line the foreground. Count of visible people is four or more, and the scene is ceremonial in character. Appearance-based candidate: a person, the centred figure in the red robe with ornate gold ornaments and garlands.2017-09-28January 01 20172017-01-01A photograph of a procession inside a decorated temple hall with a striped red and white mat underfoot. In the foreground a man in a dark maroon garment wears a long garland of white and pink flowers and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, holding his hands together in namaste. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl with a white beaded necklace holds a long staff. Next, a man in orange cloth carries a silver-and-flower-decorated kalasha or pot on his head, with a headpiece and bead necklaces. Behind them several people in orange garments play a drum and hold a conch or horn, with rudraksha necklaces and orange headwraps. Hanging garlands, pillars and a colourful banner decorate the background.2018-04-14October 05 20172017-10-05May 05 20162016-05-05A 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.2018-04-14