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A festival procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with palm trees, with a misty backdrop. At the centre a bearded man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a red-and-gold turban and a heavy gold necklace, and he is flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas, some with white forehead markings. Several people carry large ceremonial umbrellas in red, yellow, blue and pink with beaded fringes, and a white-and-silver umbrella stands among them. Devotees in white and saris line the route on the right, holding umbrellas. The rite appears to be a ceremonial procession.

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December 14 20162016-12-14A procession moves down a paved path lined with large ceremonial umbrellas in red, yellow, blue and pink with fringed edges, held upright by attendants in white. At the centre, a bare-chested man in a deep red-brown dhoti wears a large gold necklace and a red-and-gold turban, and walks ahead of several men in cream dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas. A white parasol rises above the group. Palm trees and a hazy sky stand behind, with a decorated structure in the distance.2016-12-14A procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with palm trees on a hazy morning. At centre, a man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-gold turban, a large gold necklace and rudraksha malas, walks ahead of attendants. Men in white dhotis with gold borders carry long staffs and shoulder wooden poles, and many colourful umbrellas with gold fringe and round emblems, red, yellow, blue and pink, are held above the group. Women in saris and onlookers stand along the sides. Presentation cues of the central figure are distinctive (turban, ornate gold necklace, saffron-toned clothing), so he is a person in procession, though the appearance is not fully certain. Ritual procession with umbrellas and a ceremonial walk.2016-12-14A procession moves along a paved path lined with many colourful ceremonial umbrellas in red, yellow, blue, pink and orange, held aloft by attendants on both sides. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a large gold necklace, a red turban and a matching red cloth, with a gold armlet on one arm. He walks between men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha malas, some carrying trident-topped staffs, and a woman in a white sari with gold border holding a staff. Palm trees and a temple structure appear in the background. The scene reads as a ritual procession with attendants carrying umbrellas and staffs.2016-12-14A procession moves along a stone-paved street lined with palm trees, with many ceremonial umbrellas in yellow, blue and red overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red robe wears a red turban, a heavy gold necklace and gold armlets, and walks barefoot-style in sandals. Around him, attendants in white and cream dhotis with gold borders carry silver staffs and a silver-topped parasol, and some wear rudraksha malas and white body markings. Women in saris and red-clad devotees line the right side holding umbrellas. The scene suggests a temple or ashram festival procession.2016-12-14A procession walks along a stone-paved path lined with palm trees under a hazy sky. At the centre a bearded man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a red turban, heavy gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, and walks ahead of several men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Behind them, many people hold tall poles beneath large ornate umbrellas in red, yellow, blue, purple and pink, and women in saffron, red and pink saris follow. A kalasha-like banner and ceremonial staffs are visible.2016-12-14A photograph of a ceremonial procession moving along a paved stone path lined with palm trees. In the centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti and a red-and-gold turban wears a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads; he walks with a crown-like headpiece and a loose shawl. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold-striped borders carry tall staffs and wear rudraksha malas and tilaka marks. Brightly coloured parasols in red, yellow and blue are held above the group, and a white ceremonial umbrella stands out near the centre. Other devotees in white and pink fill the background. The figure in the centre is described only by role and dress, as the page-based identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A procession walks along a stone-paved path lined with many colourful decorated parasols in red, yellow, blue and pink. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls carry long staffs and trident-topped rods, and some wear rudraksha malas. Palm trees and a pale morning sky stand behind the procession, with a white ornamental parasol raised above the central group.2016-12-14A procession moves along a paved street lined with palm trees, with colourful umbrellas overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red robe and gold necklaces wears a red turban with a gold ornament and walks with his hands folded, carried under a silver ceremonial umbrella. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders hold silver staffs topped with a trident and a ornate finial, several with white ash marks on their foreheads and arms and rudraksha malas. Women in cream and white saris walk among them, and spectators stand along the edge of the road. The scene reflects a ritual street procession.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14