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A procession on a paved path in bright daylight, with a white-and-gold ceremonial parasol held aloft at centre. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red robe and matching turban wears a heavy gold necklace, a long garland of white flowers and a pink-tipped bead garland, with rudraksha beads visible. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and white shawls walk in step, several wearing rudraksha malas; to the left, an attendant in orange-saffron robes carries a silver tray. A camera rig on a pole is visible at upper left. Trees and a red-walled building frame the background.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor procession on a sunlit paved path beside a white tent wall. A central figure in a deep maroon robe, a maroon turban, a long multi-strand gold and flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot-to-sandal in the middle, flanked by attendants. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies carry rudraksha malas, and men in orange-saffron cloth walk alongside. A golden ceremonial umbrella with tassels rises above the group, and one attendant carries a golden tray or vessel. Probable Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears a maroon turban, layered gold and flower garlands, rudraksha mala and ornate gold ceremonial dress while leading the procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A procession on a paved path lined with palm trees. In the centre, a bearded man with a rust-red turban and a rust-red shawl over his shoulders wears layered garlands of white and pink flowers and gold ornaments, and is smiling as he walks. Around him, men wear orange and saffron dhotis and bare chests with rudraksha malas; several carry ceremonial items. Behind them a white ceremonial parasol with gold tassels is held aloft. Others in white dhotis with gold borders walk alongside, some with vibhuti on their foreheads. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession. The bearded central figure matches the Swamiji (probable) presentation through his turban, gold ceremonial necklaces and garlands, marking him as the central figure of the procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23July 19 20162016-07-19March 11 20172017-03-11December 23 20162016-12-23A procession outdoors in front of a red-walled building, with a central man in a dark maroon dhoti and shawl and a tall black turban, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a red-and-white flower garland and an orange-tipped shoe-like footwear. He walks forward with his hands raised in greeting. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders carry long silver-tipped staffs topped with trident-like finials, and men in saffron-orange cloth walk alongside, several wearing rudraksha malas. A devotee carries a silver-ornamented object with flowers. Multiple colourful red, green and yellow decorated umbrellas with tassels are held above the group, and a child in pink stands at the right edge.2016-07-19August 12 20162016-08-12 +1 copiesA procession of devotees walks along a shaded outdoor path lined with greenery and a white canopy. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red garment wears a heavy gold necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and a rudraksha mala; he is smiling and walking barefoot. Behind him, a man in an orange dhoti and matching shawl holds a golden staff, and other participants in orange and saffron clothing, with white tilak marks on their foreheads, carry or chant. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala stands beside a table of framed items. To the left, a young man in saffron holds a large yellow flower arrangement.2016-12-23