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Outdoor procession under multicoloured parasols, with a bearded man in a maroon-red dhoti and shawl at the centre holding a silver trident, wearing a red turban, a rudraksha mala, a large ceremonial gold pendant and a floral garland. Around him women in saris (grey and red, green and cream, red and maroon) and men in orange and white dhotis walk among dense devotees; a bare-chested young man with rudraksha beads and long hair in the foreground. Palm trees stand behind the umbrellas.

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A procession outdoors under a bright sky with palm trees behind. A bearded man at centre wears a rust-red turban, a garland of white and pink flowers, a large gold necklace and a dark rudraksha mala, and holds a silver trident. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange dhotis, a woman in a green saree, a woman in a rust-red saree and men in white dhotis walk closely together. Several large umbrellas in yellow, red, blue and patterned fabric with beaded fringes are held above the group, and a man in front wears a long dark wig. Swamiji (probable): the central figure bears distinctive ceremonial cues of a red turban, gold jewellery, flower garland and rudraksha, in the role of a procession leader carrying a trident.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession under a row of decorated umbrellas with yellow, red and blue canopies and palm trees behind. A bearded man in a rust-red robe and matching red turban stands at the centre, wearing a large gold pendant necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and rudraksha malas, and holds a long silver trident. Around him, women in saris (one in green, others in red and orange) raise their hands in welcome, and saffron-clad sadhus and men in white dhotis with gold borders walk alongside. A young man with long hair and an orange cloth stands at the right, and several people are visible in the crowd. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession.2016-12-03Outdoor procession scene under a canopy of ornate parasols in yellow, red and blue with beaded fringes, with palm trees behind. A bearded man in a dark red turban and rust-red robe, wearing a large gold necklace and a white-and-pink flower garland, smiles and holds a tall silver trident. Around him stand women in saffron, red and green saris with rudraksha malas, men in white dhotis and orange cloth, and a bare-chested man with rudraksha beads and a yellow armband. A woman in a teal blouse and green sari gestures toward the group. Swamiji (probable): the central bearded figure with the turban, gold necklace and trident fits the candidate cues.2016-12-03Outdoor procession under colourful parasols, with a central bearded man in a maroon turban, rust-red robe, layered gold chains and a pink-and-white flower garland, holding a tall silver staff with a decorative top. Around him, women in red, orange and green saris and men in orange and white dhotis stand close, some with hands raised or clasped in greeting. Palm trees and foliage are in the background, and a woman in green at left gestures toward the group.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession under a canopy of colourful decorated umbrellas in red, yellow, blue and pink, with a crowd of devotees around. At center a man in a rust-orange robe and tall orange-red turban holds a silver trident aloft; he wears a large pink-and-white flower garland, layered rudraksha malas and an ornate gold pendant necklace, and smiles broadly. Around him a woman in a green sari and orange shawl, a woman in turquoise, men in white dhotis with gold borders and a boy in orange robes walk alongside. Shaved heads and tilak marks are visible among the crowd.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A festive outdoor procession under palm trees, with many ornate umbrellas in yellow, blue, orange and red overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, wearing a large gold ceremonial necklace, a rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, smiles while holding a tall trident-like staff. Around him, devotees in saffron, maroon, white and turquoise clothing walk closely together, including a bare-chested man with mala beads and several children in orange and white. a person is a probable candidate for the central figure based on the distinctive turban, gold necklace and garland, though this remains an appearance-based label. The scene appears to be a ceremonial procession.2016-12-03A festive outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm trees. A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe, gold-and-bead garlands and a large gold pendant stands at the centre, holding a silver trident-like staff, with a red-and-white turban on his head. Surrounding him, women in red, green, and gold saris and men in orange and white dhotis clap and raise their hands in greeting. Colourful umbrellas in yellow, red, and blue with mirrored trim shade the crowd. A young man in the foreground has a painted forehead and bare upper body, extending his arms. The centre figure's appearance matches the presentation of the a person, shown here in procession and receiving devotees.2016-12-03A procession on a stone path with a crowd of devotees on both sides. A central man wears a deep red-brown robe, a red and gold headpiece, a heavy gold necklace, a large white and pink flower garland, and carries a tall trident-like staff. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange garments and women in red, green, black and teal saris stand in a line, some holding their hands together. Colourful fringed umbrellas with multicoloured and gold canopies are raised above the group. Trees and a building appear in the background. The central figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long hair, a crown, ornate gold jewellery and garland cues, shown as a procession participant.2016-12-03