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A procession moves along a wide paved stone path lined on both sides by devotees holding ornate, fringed umbrellas in yellow, orange, pink, red and purple. Many men in white kurtas and white dhotis walk barefoot, while women in saris and salwar kameez stand along the right side. At the centre, a black SUV with a golden trident emblem on its grille and a golden ornament on its bonnet drives slowly toward the viewer between the two lines of devotees.

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December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A photo of a paved ashram road lined on both sides by devotees holding ornate umbrellas. On the left, men and women in white dhotis and saris with gold borders hold red, orange and pink umbrellas with embroidered fringes. On the right, a row of people in white garments stands beside large orange and red parasols. A dark car travels slowly down the centre of the road toward a red-walled compound, with palm trees and a scaffold visible at the side. The arrangement suggests a formal welcome procession.2017-01-01January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a paved stone path lined with trees and palms. A dark grey SUV with a golden trident emblem on its front grille drives down the centre. On both sides, devotees stand barefoot holding ornate, embroidered parasols in pink, red, yellow and orange with silver fringe. On the left, men wear white kurtas and cream trousers, and a man in a maroon robe stands at the edge. On the right, women wear saris and salwar kameez in maroon, pink and beige. No figure in the car is clearly visible, so the car occupant's identity cannot be established.2016-12-03A photograph of a ceremonial welcome along a wide paved path lined with red walls and palm trees. Two rows of people in white dhotis and saris stand on either side, holding decorated umbrellas in red, orange, green, pink and yellow with ornate borders. A dark car with a yellow-gold ornament on its bonnet moves slowly down the centre of the path, with a woman in a red sari visible near the right row. Several people in white attire are visible along both sides, all standing and holding umbrellas aloft.2017-01-01A photograph of a procession on a stone-paved path lined by devotees on both sides. A central man wears a red-brown dhoti-style garment, an ornate gold necklace and a white flower garland, and a red-and-gold turban, walking between two people in saffron and orange robes. Behind him a dark car is parked. Many devotees raise their hands in greeting, and a row of ornate pink, yellow and red decorated parasols is held over the path. Greenery and a trident-topped post appear in the background. A man in white ritual clothing stands among the crowd on the right.2016-12-03A photograph of a street procession on a paved stone road lined with trees and palms. A dark SUV with a red and yellow placard on its windshield moves slowly down the middle. On both sides, rows of people in white dhotis and white saris stand with raised hands and folded palms, many holding long yellow-shafted umbrellas with red, orange and green fringed canopies decorated with motifs. Drums and small bands are visible near the vehicle, and the crowd continues into the distance.2016-01-03A procession along a stone-paved road lined on both sides by devotees holding brightly coloured decorated umbrellas in red, orange, yellow, purple and pink with sequined edges. On the left, women in saris and salwar kameez stand in rows; on the right, men in white dhotis and kurtas, some bare-chested, hold umbrellas. In the centre distance, a figure in an orange garment with a garland walks among drummers and attendants near a vehicle, and a boy in orange stands at the front. A camera crane is visible overhead among trees.2016-12-03A procession on a stone-paved path with a row of devotees lining both sides. On the left, women and girls in orange, red and green saris and salwar stand with white tilak markings on their foreheads. On the right, men in white dhotis and light blue shirts hold large decorated umbrellas in red, pink, yellow and green. A tall tiered ceremonial umbrella stands above the procession. In the centre, a man in an orange and red garment with a garland and a crown-like headpiece walks forward, flanked by attendants in white and saffron. A dark car is parked behind the procession near a shaded pavilion with coloured lights.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of a long procession along a paved stone path lined with devotees holding ornate parasols. Two rows of people stand on either side, holding brightly coloured umbrellas in yellow, orange, pink, purple and blue, many decorated with embroidered fringes and silver-tipped finials. Many participants wear white kurtas and dhotis, while others wear red, orange, pink and green salwar kameez and saris. A woman in a dark green sari walks down the center of the path. Trees and a building frame the scene. Some umbrellas bear a red emblem with a white dove. A person at the right edge holds a golden staff topped with a finial.2016-12-03