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Night procession scene at an outdoor ashram stage lit by a bright floodlight. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with orange-yellow border and white sacred ash lines on his face and arms stands at the left, holding a brass-like tray with plants. Beside him, a man in a rust-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands under a large golden ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured fringe and a peacock-feather style finial, a hand-held ceremonial parasol. Other attendants in orange and white clothing stand behind, and a striped mat lies on the red steps. Chain-link fencing and speakers frame the stage. The seated-figure cue is absent; the man under the umbrella is identified only by role as a ceremonial attendant of the procession, not by identity.

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Night photograph of a procession at an outdoor stage. A bearded man in a rust-brown saffron-toned robe and a gold necklace stands centre, holding a large ornate ceremonial parasol with a gold-tinted canopy edged in red, blue, yellow and green tassels. A man beside him wears white dhoti with orange border, bare upper body, white and ochre sacred markings on the face and chest, and rudraksha beads. Another attendant in orange-red cloth stands behind, and a few more people are partly visible at the right. Stage steps are red and a striped cloth lies on the step. Speakers and metal railings surround the scene, with blue string lights in the background.2016-12-06Night procession climbing red-painted steps under strings of coloured lights and a large woven umbrella with multicoloured fringe. A bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with a gold beaded necklace walks at centre, hands held together, with a striped umbrella overhead. Men and women around him wear orange, white and saffron dhotis and saris, some with white body markings, and some carry offering trays. Spectators on the right press palms together in namaste. Floodlights, flags and a small shrine dome are visible in the background.2016-12-06Night procession on a stepped stone ghat lined with black stone lingams and brass lamps. A central figure in a rust-orange robe with a long red garland and a lotus-topped staff walks on a striped runner, raising a hand in greeting; the figure has long swept-back hair and a tilak, and a multi-coloured fringed canopy (chatra) is held above. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders, one carrying a silver staff, walk beside, and devotees with folded hands in orange cloth stand at right. Strings of coloured lights and a lit hall are in the background. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), identified by the long hair, saffron robe, garland and ceremonial staff.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23February 24 20172017-02-24Night photograph of a procession ascending red-and-white striped temple steps decorated with white floral patterns. A bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a multicoloured-flower garland stands centrally on the steps, hands clasped. Behind him a bare-chested attendant in orange and gold cloth holds a large multicoloured umbrella aloft, and another holds a tall orange-and-gold flag on a pole. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a silver staff stands at lower left, and a white-clad man in a gold-bordered dhoti and orange shawl bends forward at right. Several other attendants and women in saffron and pink saris are visible in the background.2016-11-05Night procession descending a red-painted stone staircase lined with metal railings and strings of coloured lights. 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The central figure wears a rust-brown robe, a long multi-coloured flower garland and a pink-and-white floral necklace, and appears to be a candidate for a person given the flower garland and robe, though appearance is uncertain. Other attendants in orange and white dhotis follow, with string lights and red flags in the background.2016-12-23Night procession photographed in the open. A bearded man in a maroon-red robe with a long multicolour flower garland and a heavy gold necklace walks forward with eyes closed, a tilak mark on his forehead. To his left an older man in white dhoti with a white shawl and rudraksha mala stands with white vibhuti on his forehead. On the right a man in saffron-orange clothing holds up a tall golden-staff umbrella with multicoloured tassels. Several other people are visible behind, and a bright light glows in the dark background.2016-09-05 +1 copiesNight procession on a stone-stepped ghat lined with black shivalinga stones and brass kalasha pots. 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