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A photograph of a ceremonial procession walking down a red carpet through a decorated pavilion with pink canopy, banana leaves and marigold garlands. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown robe, orange-red turban and layered gold necklaces and a marigold garland walks barefoot under a white ceremonial parasol held by an attendant in white dhoti with gold border. Surrounding men wear white dhotis with golden borders, orange saffron cloths and rudraksha malas; a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left. A cameraman in white dhoti films the procession at right, and a green banner reads LIVE. Black mats line the walkway and white flower petals lie on the floor.

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A photograph of a procession inside a temple pavilion with a red carpet, flower petals on the floor, and garlands draped on pillars. At the centre, a bearded man in a deep maroon dhoti and a matching maroon turban walks barefoot, wearing layered gold-toned garlands, a large gold pendant and gold armbands. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with gold borders carries a tall silver staff and a rudraksha mala, and saffron-robed attendants follow. To the right, a cameraman in white dhoti films with a large video camera beside a green LIVE sign, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a silver staff. Four to five people are clearly visible. Garlands of yellow and white flowers and banana leaves decorate the scene.2016-12-23A procession inside a pink-draped pavilion with red carpet and banana leaves, lit by hanging decorations. A central man in a rust-brown robe, a red-orange turban and a long garland of white flowers walks forward, flanked by attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-orange dhotis. Several men carry or hold flower-decorated items; one holds a bouquet. A large ceremonial parasol hangs above the procession. On the right, a cameraman in a white dhoti films with a professional camera. A rubber mat lies on the red floor at the entrance of a temple-like structure.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03A procession under a striped tent hung with colourful tassels and small lamps, with red carpet on the ground. A central bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl wears a large gold pendant, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a maroon turban; he walks forward with hands near his body. A bearer behind him holds a white parasol with ornate silver-like detailing. Flanking him, men in saffron-orange cloths walk, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred markings. A man in white dhoti carries a tray of fruits and offerings, and devotees in white and orange stand along the sides with folded hands. Several people are visible in the crowd beyond. Outdoor festival setting with palm trees behind the tent.2016-12-03A procession on a red-carpeted stage under a pavilion with red fabric walls and an ornate canopy overhead. In the centre a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and a dark maroon turban walks forward, wearing a thick gold necklace, a large pendant, a white and pink garland and gold armbands; the figure is a probable Swamiji on the basis of the distinctive turban, gold ornaments and garland. To his left a young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks ahead. Behind them, figures in white dhotis with gold borders carry a tray of yellow and red flowers and a staff, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with palms joined. Devotees in white and in casual clothes watch from the sides.2016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23Procession on a red carpet under a multicoloured canopy on a pole. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe and a long white flower garland walks at the centre, holding a rudraksha mala, with a bearded attendant in white holding the canopy. Around them are men and boys in saffron and orange dhotis, one carrying a silver tray with offerings, and a man in white with folded hands and bare chest adorned with beads and a silver tray. A woman in white stands at right with hands together. A cameraman films at far left. Canopies and umbrellas are visible in the background. a person walks at the centre of the procession, wearing a rust-brown robe with rudraksha malas and a flower garland, as the ceremonial focus.2017-01-01December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03