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A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a raised step. A bearded man in a rust-brown turban with a jewelled ornament, rust-brown shawl, leopard-print wrap and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant walks with eyes closed, one hand near his hip. Beside him a bare-shouldered attendant in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala steadies his arm. Behind, a man in a shirtless orange-clothed role holds a tall gold-leafed umbrella pole, and other devotees in red and orange stand near a drum. A white-and-gold canopy hangs overhead. Two figures in the front are clearly visible; several others stand behind them.

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December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07February 13 20182018-02-13December 23 20162016-12-23A procession in a temple hall. A bearded man in the centre wears a brown turban with a gold ornament, a pink and gold flower garland, gold necklaces, and a leopard-print wrap over brown cloth, smiling while walking. To his left, a bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti holds a tall gold staff. Behind them, bare-chested men in white dhotis stand with palms pressed together, and a man in orange holds a small object. At right, a large dark deity murti is decorated with yellow and white flower garlands.2016-12-07December 08 20162016-12-08Night photograph at an outdoor ritual venue with strings of lights along a wall behind. A bearded man in a maroon-brown turban with gold ornaments and a gold multi-strand necklace stands bare-chested with a maroon wrap and a leopard-print cloth at the waist, smiling and gripping the hand of a person in white dhoti on the right. A large ornate parasol with multicolour tassels and gold panels is held over him. Behind, a chain-link fence fills the left side, and several figures in dhotis and rudraksha malas stand near the steps. The page indicates Swamiji was present, and the man's cues (ornate turban, gold necklace, parasol, bare-chested dress with adornments) are consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) in person, sharing the frame with the attendants.2016-12-08Night procession photograph. A central man with a dark braided topknot wears a gold crown, a heavy gold multi-strand garland with a large gold pendant, red cloth and a leopard-print lower garment, and walks smiling with eyes closed. Behind him a silver ceremonial parasol with hanging ornaments is held aloft. Around him attendants wear orange saffron robes, white dhotis with gold borders and red-and-gold saris; one white-clad attendant with a sandalwood marking and rudraksha mala holds a silver staff. Colourful string lights and red flags stand in the background.2016-12-09August 21 20172017-08-21A photograph of a ritual setting at a stone-stepped pond with black Shiva lingas and brass vessels on the left. A man in a maroon turban with gold ornaments, a maroon shawl, gold necklaces and a leopard-print lower wrap walks down the steps with eyes closed and a smile, a loose maroon garment visible beneath. Beside him a bearded man in white dhoti with gold borders and a bare upper body walks with gold armbands. Devotees in white and blue stand behind, with glimpses of lit lamps and a tiled edge. Probable Swamiji cues: maroon turban with gold crest, gold necklaces, shawl and ornate dress; identity is appearance-based only.2016-12-08December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09