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A festive procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with coconut palms and flowering trees, under a canopy of colourful decorated umbrellas in pink, yellow, red, orange and green. A central figure in a red-brown robe, with a large rudraksha-style necklace and a white flower garland, walks at the front of the procession. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange dhotis and sarees, some bare-chested, dance and clap, raising their hands. Women in orange, red and green sarees and children in orange and white clothing join the crowd, and a man in white kurta holds a long white cloth. Many people line the path, some filming with mobile phones. Festival and ashram procession imagery.

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A festive outdoor procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with a large crowd. Many colourful umbrellas in red, pink, orange, yellow and green are raised overhead, and palm trees and greenery frame the scene. At centre, a man in a deep maroon robe and maroon turban wears a long white flower garland and walks forward, flanked by men in saffron-orange dhotis and robes. Women in orange and red saris, some with rudraksha malas, stand near the front, and bare-chested men in orange cloth and white-clad devotees surround the procession. A young boy in white leans in at the lower right. The crowd numbers well over twenty people, with many more visible in the background.2016-12-03A large outdoor procession moves along a paved path under tall trees, with a dense crowd of devotees on both sides. Many people carry ornate umbrellas in pink, purple, yellow and gold with fringed borders, held up over the procession. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long garland and beaded necklaces walks among bare-chested men in white dhotis and sannyasis in saffron. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala walks in the foreground, and a man in white with a red-and-white cloth leads a drummer carrying a drum. Many devotees have white and red forehead markings, and a decorated canopy with coloured streamers is visible in the background. The a person candidate is the saffron-robed central figure, but his appearance is only moderately distinctive, so this remains uncertain.2016-12-03A festive outdoor procession moves along a paved stone path lined with a large crowd. At centre, a man in a red-brown dhoti and shawl wears a red turban, a long white garland and a gold necklace, and carries a staff; the robes and turban are not clearly the saffron-and-crown cues that would support a person identification, so his identity is uncertain. Behind him, bare-chested men in orange dhotis wear rudraksha malas, and a line of umbrellas in red, pink, yellow and orange with sequined trims shade the procession. Women in orange and red saris and white-clad attendants dance and reach toward the central figure, with leafy trees and palms behind.2016-12-03A large outdoor procession moves along a tree-lined path under colourful decorated umbrellas, with pink, purple, yellow and green canopies held aloft by attendants. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair and a grey beard wears an orange-red robe and a garland of white flowers, appearing to lead the procession. Nearby, a figure with long dreadlocks wears an orange-red robe and walks among crowds of women in saffron, orange and red saris with flowers in their hair and tilaka on their foreheads. Several bare-chested men in white dhotis walk in the crowd, one holding a camera on a shoulder rig. Children in white headbands and beaded necklaces stand at the lower right. Large crowds fill the path and flank the procession.2016-12-03A festive procession on a stone-paved path with a large crowd of devotees pressing in. A man with long swept-back dark hair and bare chest, wearing orange and gold dhoti, dances energetically with arms outstretched while others in orange and gold cloth dance nearby. Many women in red, orange and pink saris and salwar kameez clap and raise hands; some wear gold necklaces and bangles. Behind them a central figure in maroon-red robes, a large flower garland and gold necklaces stands holding a long staff, flanked by sannyasi-style attendants in saffron. Ornate pink, yellow and orange decorated umbrellas (chatras) are held aloft over the procession, with a palanquin-like setting and trees and tents in the background. Rudraksha malas are visible on several men. Some people in white kurtas stand among the crowd.2016-12-03A festival procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with many colourful decorated parasols in maroon, orange, pink, yellow, green and purple, some with beaded fringes. A central figure in a deep red-brown robe with a red turban, a long beaded garland and rudraksha-style beads stands among the procession; he carries a long staff and his appearance is uncertain, so he is described only by role. Nearby, men in white dhotis and saffron cloths, and a shirtless youth with a sacred thread, walk alongside drummers beating dhol drums, while women in saris and children in orange and red clothing follow the crowd.2016-12-03A procession on a stone-paved path lined with women in red, orange, and green saris and men in orange dhotis, many with arms raised and dancing. A central figure in a deep red-brown robe and a long white flower garland walks forward, flanked by attendants in orange. Umbrellas in red, gold, and green stand overhead, with a tall ceremonial parasol behind, and trees frame the scene.2016-12-03A photograph of a procession on a stone-paved path lined with decorated umbrellas in yellow, pink and green. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon robe and a dark red turban wears a long multi-strand gold necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and a dark rudraksha-style mala, holding a trident-topped staff. Two attendants in saffron dress stand beside him, a monk in saffron and a man in white dhoti with hands joined. A crowd of devotees surrounds them: women in red and orange saris, bare-chested men in saffron dhotis with gold borders, and people with hands folded in greeting. A tall silver trident is visible in the background, and ceremonial umbrellas and palm trees frame the scene.2016-12-03A festive procession along a stone-paved path with many devotees. Centre frame, a man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban walks with a long wooden staff, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala; a bearded figure with long dark hair and ornate gold adornments, a person by visible cues, is shown in a maroon robe and ornate gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala. Around him, women in red, green and blue saris and men in white dhotis and saffron cloths join in. Large decorated parasols in red, yellow, blue and purple, some with mirror work, shade the group, and one bare-chested young man in saffron and gold cloth walks at right.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession on a paved path lined with trees. Many devotees in orange, red, yellow and green saris and kurtas press forward beneath large ornate umbrellas in gold, pink, purple, yellow and teal with silver fringes. Drummers in white dhotis and orange cloths play drums with sticks, bare-chested men wear rudraksha malas. A woman in a long red-orange saree with loose hair walks near the center, and a figure in a red-orange garment stands further back amid the crowd. Many people are crowded together along the route.2016-12-03A festive procession on a stone-paved path under a canopy of decorated umbrellas in red, pink and yellow with sequined fringes. At the centre a man with a dark beard wears a maroon turban, heavy gold necklaces and a white-and-pink garland, and carries a long staff, walking barefoot in a maroon dhoti. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange cloth, white dhotis and maroon shawls walk in step, and women in red, green and grey saris with gold jewellery line the path on the left. A young man in the foreground dances with his arms raised, bare-chested with rudraksha beads and an orange waist cloth. Tall umbrellas and palm-green foliage fill the background, with strings of lights overhead.2016-12-03A large crowd surrounds a procession in an outdoor setting with trees and colourful decorated parasols. At the centre, a bearded man wears a rust-red turban, a dense multi-strand rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold necklace, and a long white garland, with a red-brown dhoti and sandals; he holds a tall staff. Around him, attendants in saffron-orange garments and rudraksha malas walk alongside, and a bare-chested man with long hair and beaded necklaces stands to the right. Behind them, white-clad figures and umbrellas in yellow, maroon and patterned fabrics fill the frame, while many spectators, including children in red and orange, press close. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) in the procession, with a turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2016-12-03