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A photograph of a procession under a decorated pandal with colourful hanging lanterns and a silver ceremonial umbrella. In the centre, a man wearing a rust-orange turban, a dense white and orange flower garland, and heavy gold necklaces and ornaments stands smiling. a person: his turban, ornate gold adornments and garland match the ceremonial presentation of the a person archive; this is an appearance-based label only. Flanking him, two saffron-clad attendants in orange dhotis and rudraksha malas, one bare-chested on the right, steady and guide him. Behind them, devotees in white and orange garments fill the space, and a canopy with orange and white drapery frames the scene.

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A festival procession under a decorated pandal hung with colourful streamers and flower garlands. A central bearded man wears a maroon turban, a long white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces and a saffron-orange robe, smiling as he walks beneath an ornate silver umbrella. Around him, a woman in a gold-bordered white sari and other devotees in orange and saffron clothing move in the procession, some wearing rudraksha malas. Hanging lamps and brass items are visible overhead.2016-12-23A festival procession moves through a crowded street lined with yellow and red umbrellas. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red turban and maroon-red robe wears a heavy gold necklace with pendant, a white and pink flower garland, and gold armbands; he smiles and raises one hand. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: a distinctive crown-style turban, ornate gold ceremonial jewellery and a flower garland, walking at the centre of the procession. Around him, men in orange and saffron robes carry staffs and wear rudraksha malas, and a man in white dhoti and shawl walks behind. A shaven-headed man in the right foreground wears an orange-and-white beaded necklace.2016-12-23A photograph of a festive procession under a tented pavilion with leafy decorations and a silver-and-gold umbrella overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a red-and-maroon turban and heavy gold necklaces with a white floral garland smiles broadly and extends his hand to a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border. Around them, men in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, a bare-chested attendant on the right, and older men in white and saffron stand close together.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03A procession under a decorated tent with hanging colourful banners, lanterns and crystal chandeliers. At the centre a bearded man in a brown robe and a gold ornamented necklace, with a long pink-and-white garland and a brown headpiece, smiles and raises his hand in greeting. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk with white-painted forehead markings; one bare-chested man wears white markings on his body. A man in a white dhoti with a golden border runs at left, and an older man in glasses at right holds his hands in anjali. A decorated palanquin canopy and offering trays with flowers appear in the background.2016-12-03A photograph of a procession inside a decorated tent with orange and red canopy fabric and hanging garlands. At the centre, a smiling bearded man wears a deep maroon turban, a heavy gold necklace with large pendants, and a long white and red flower garland, with a dark maroon robe. A man on the left in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala walks beside him, and a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth stands on the right. Other people in orange and white robes, some with rudraksha malas, follow along a red carpet. a person is identified by the turban, ornate gold ornaments and garland cues of the central figure.2016-12-23April 23 20162016-04-23A procession moves through a festive outdoor setting beneath colourful umbrellas and a canopy with multicoloured panels and hanging crystal ornaments. At the centre, a smiling bearded man wears a rust-red turban, a thick pink-and-white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces with a large gold pendant, gold bangles and a red-brown robe, with white tilak on his forehead; he raises one hand in greeting. Around him, several men and women in saffron and maroon robes stand with white body markings and rudraksha malas, some with palms pressed together in anjali. Devotees in red, pink and white saris and kurtas line the route, many with hands folded, watching the procession.2016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23