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Night procession photo. A seated figure in a rust-red turban and orange-red robes, wearing a rudraksha mala, heavy gold necklaces, gold bangles, and a large pink-and-red flower garland, raises one hand in blessing on a decorated ceremonial palanquin. Behind is a large red-and-gold umbrella-shaped canopy with a sun-face motif. To the left, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a gold border and a rudraksha-bead necklace holds a long dark staff. A silver offering plate and stacked velvet cushions sit at the front. Red and gold drapery and other people with staffs fill the background.

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September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robes waves his right hand at a night procession. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a long rose-pink flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stand large ornate ceremonial fans with red velvet and gold trim, and a white flower garland hangs above. A purple cushion lies in the lower left, a microphone stands at the edge, and a second attendant in white sits nearby. A man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl sits at left with a bare arm bearing ceremonial bands. A person holds a tall staff at right.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20152015-09-15A photograph of a festival procession in which a smiling man in a maroon-brown robe and a deep red turban sits on an ornate golden palanquin, raising his right arm in greeting. He wears a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a large gold pendant and multiple beaded strands, plus gold bangles. Behind him, two large ceremonial fans with gold sun-face medallions, red and yellow ruffled edges and white floral garlands stand upright. A man at left wears a white garment with a yellow border and a garland, and a woman at right wears white with a gold border and has a white forehead mark. Spectators stand in the background among trees and a stone structure. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the palanquin, identified by the ceremonial palanquin, gold regalia, turban and rudraksha-style beaded mala cues; the palanquin procession suggests a yatra.2015-09-15A photograph of a seated ceremonial gathering during a procession. A central man wears a rust-red turban, a red and pink petal garland, heavy gold necklaces and a gold armlet over orange-saffron cloth, and smiles while gesturing. Beside him on the left, a man in white dhoti with gold border, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace holds a microphone and gestures with his arm. Behind them, a large red and gold circular fan-shaped ornament bears a golden sun-like face with a tilak, and a golden ceremonial staff with tassels and flower garlands rises on the right.2015-09-13Night procession scene on a decorated float. A central man in a rust-red turban and saffron-orange robe raises one arm and smiles, wearing a large gold necklace and a multi-strand pink and white flower garland. Behind him rise ornate red and gold circular fans and a silver staff, and a man in white with a gold-trimmed cloth and a mic stands at left. Women in white and orange clothing reach out at right. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears a turban, saffron robes, ceremonial gold necklaces and a garland, and sits in a raised seat as the event's honoured guest.2015-09-15A smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe rides on a decorated palanquin under a canopy festooned with white and pink flower garlands and purple fringe. He raises his right hand in greeting and holds a tall black staff topped with a silver trident. He wears a pink and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles. Two large round golden shields with sun-face motifs flank him, and a woman in orange attire stands at right beside a silver vessel. Attendants in white and gold dress stand at left. Night setting.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15 +1 copiesA procession on a decorated ceremonial palanquin. Central figure in a maroon-red turban and dark maroon-brown robes, with multiple layers of heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant, gold bangles on the arms and white sacred ash marks on the body, raises one hand in blessing and smiles. Cushions in orange and blue lie beside him and red and white flower garlands and marigold petals are scattered on the seat. Behind him stands a large ornate golden fan-like parasol with red fringe. A man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl with beaded necklaces and a lanyard sits to the left. Hills and misty sky form the background with a crowd of devotees in saffron and red clothing.2015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15September 15 20152015-09-15