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A night procession on a stone-paved path lit by strings of coloured lights, with umbrellas of gold, blue, green and yellow carried over the group. At the centre a man in a rust-red robe with a red head cloth and a rudraksha mala walks behind a silver ceremonial umbrella. Men in white dhotis with gold borders walk barefoot beside him, some bare-chested with white sacred markings and garlands, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold-bordered cloth on his shoulder leads the group. Women in white saris with gold borders and a woman in an orange-and-yellow sari walk among devotees holding umbrellas, forming a ritual procession.

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December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Night procession on a paved path lit by string lights and floodlights, with palm trees behind. A line of umbrella-holders with long poles carries large colourful umbrellas in orange, red, yellow and purple, many decorated with sequins. At the centre, a man in a rust-red shawl and robe walks with a long wooden staff, his hair swept back, with two white-clad men in dhotis and shawls flanking him, and a woman in a pink and green sari walking alongside. Many women in saris and salwar outfits follow in the procession. Some men wear rudraksha or bead malas, and one carries a lantern.2016-12-19Night procession on a paved street lined with string lights and palm trees, with a lit stage tower at left. A central man in a rust-orange robe with a long dark braid and white tilak walks forward, flanked by men in white dhotis with gold-bordered edges and red rudraksha garlands, and women in white and blue saris. Behind them, devotees hold large umbrellas in red, orange, yellow, blue and gold with silver fringe. Several men carry long red-and-white poles. The scene reads as a ceremonial procession rather than a stage performance.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Night procession on a paved walkway lit by strings of fairy lights and a light tower, with palm trees behind. Flanking him are men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies, one carrying a long staff, the other wearing a red rudraksha-style garland. Women in saris, including one in white with gold border and one in orange, walk in the group. Red, yellow, blue and green ornate parasols with beaded fringes are held aloft by attendants on both sides.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19Night procession on a paved path near trees and parked vehicles, lit by headlights and a torch. A man in red-brown robes with a saffron-orange turban, gold-and-garland necklaces and a long beard walks at the centre, flanked by attendants. A tall gold-handled ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured fringe is held over him by a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth with white body markings. Behind, a bare-chested attendant in orange wears a purple-and-gold cloth with garlands and a large floral ornament. Others in red-brown and white dhotis and a woman in a blue dress walk along. Four people are visible.2017-02-21December 19 20162016-12-19A 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 20162016-12-14