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Outdoor procession on a wet, overcast day with tall trees behind. A central figure in a red-maroon dhoti and a red-orange turban stands holding a silver trident, wearing a thick beaded rudraksha mala, a gold ceremonial necklace and a thick pink-and-white flower garland. Behind him, women in saris of teal, green and grey and men in white dhotis, rudraksha malas and saffron garments walk and clap with hands raised. A yellow-and-gold ceremonial umbrella and a tall decorated pole stand in the background. Rain-ready ceremonial atmosphere with devotees around the central figure.

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December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession with a man in a maroon-red robe and a large maroon turban, wearing a gold ceremonial necklace, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, holding a silver trident aloft while smiling. Several people in orange and saffron clothing and a woman in a cream sari with gold border stand around him, and many outstretched hands reach toward him. Decorated umbrellas with fringe overhead and palm trees behind suggest a festival procession. A man in a white dhoti with gold border is visible at right. Swamiji (probable): the central figure's maroon turban, gold ornaments, rudraksha malas and trident match the presentation cues.2016-12-03A procession outdoors under many decorated umbrellas in yellow, orange and red. At the centre a bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red dhoti holds a tall brass trident upright in his right hand and smiles broadly; he wears a thick gold necklace, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, and a long pink-and-white flower garland. Around him women in brown, gold and teal saris stand with hands pressed together, and men and young boys in orange and saffron garments and white dhotis walk alongside. Persons visible: about twenty.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession under palms with decorated yellow and red umbrellas. A central bearded man in a red-brown turban and rust-coloured dhoti holds a silver trident and wears a heavy gold necklace, a white-and-pink flower garland, and a rudraksha mala; he smiles and walks forward. Around him, devotees in saffron, orange and white dhotis, a woman in a rust sari with rudraksha beads, and a woman in a teal sari walk along. Two children in orange and white stand at right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), with the trident, turban, gold necklace and rudraksha cues in the procession.2016-12-03A festive outdoor procession with a crowd of devotees in saffron, orange and red clothing. At the centre, a bearded man in a red-orange turban and ornate gold necklaces, with a large white flower garland, holds a silver trident aloft and walks beside a silver-and-gold parasol. Around him, people wear white dhotis, rudraksha malas and vibhuti markings, and several carry colourful fringed umbrellas in yellow and red. Strings of lights and green trees frame the scene. The bearded central figure matches the page's Swamiji reference through his turban, saffron-toned attire and ceremonial gold necklaces, so he is a probable identification.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A procession on a stone-paved path with several umbrellas in the background, red, yellow and silver, carried over a central figure. A man in a deep maroon-brown dhoti and shawl, with a red turban, gold necklaces and a long white-and-pink flower garland, holds a tall silver trident. Around him, devotees in orange, saffron and white clothes stand close; women in green and red saris and a girl in white dance or raise their arms, and a bare-chested man with rudraksha malas and dark skin paint stands at the right. Trees and a building are visible behind.2016-12-03A festive procession outdoors under colourful decorated umbrellas in red, blue, pink and yellow with mirror and tassel trim. At the centre, a bearded man wearing a deep red-orange turban, a large gold ceremonial necklace, a pink-and-white floral garland and rudraksha beads holds a silver trident aloft and smiles. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and cream shawl, and bare-chested sadhus with rudraksha malas and orange cloth walk among devotees. Women in saris and salwar kameez, one in red and gold, and young women in green and red clothing surround the procession, some dancing or clapping. Palm trees stand in the background.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03