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Outdoor procession on a dusty ground with several sannyasis and devotees. At the centre, a man in a deep red-maroon robe with gold borders wears a red-and-gold turban and multiple long gold-bead garlands and a large pendant, while a bare-chested attendant in orange and an attendant in white with gold trim walk beside him. Two ornate umbrellas, one hot pink with white fringe and one red and yellow with tassels, are held above the group. Silver staffs, red flags and orange tents fill the background, and a man in a white dhoti with a red shawl stands at the left edge.

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Outdoor procession at a festival ground with orange and red canopies behind. A central man in a red-orange turban, ornate gold necklaces, a golden pendant, and a brown rudraksha mala walks with head bowed, wearing a red-and-gold striped dhoti-style garment. Flanking him, a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads and a gold-chained pendant holds a tall white-and-gold staff, while another man in orange and gold carries a long gold-topped pole with a red-and-gold umbrella overhead. Devotees in white dhotis with red shawls and saffron robes surround them, several with orange forehead marks. Red and saffron flags fly in the background.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession on a street lined with orange and red bunting, with pink and red ceremonial umbrellas and red flags overhead. At centre, a man in a red-maroon turban and gold rudraksha-style garland, with a gold-coloured sash and gold bangles, walks forward with his right hand raised in a blessing gesture. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis wear rudraksha malas and orange-tilak forehead marks, some carrying ceremonial staffs and a silver ritual staff topped with a trident. Behind them, men in white dhotis and gold-trimmed robes and a man in a grey shirt with a red-and-gold scarf walk through a dense crowd. Many people are visible, including partially seen figures at the edges.2016-04-18July 19 20162016-07-19April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18A procession scene at dusk with a crowd behind. In the centre, a man in an orange-red turban, orange robe and layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stands facing a long-haired man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a grey cross-body strap. Above them, large round umbrellas with yellow fringe and maroon centres with gold, sun-and-figure motifs are held on orange poles. To the right, a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti and gold beads and other men in white and orange-gold ceremonial dress stand close by, some holding umbrella poles. The setting appears to be an outdoor camp with orange tents.2016-04-22Under a large orange-and-white striped tent, a procession of saffron-clad sadhus and white-robed attendants walks along a mat. A man in white dhoti with gold-banded borders and a silver staff on the left leads the way. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange robe, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, with a pink-red turban, walks beneath a yellow fringed parasol held by an attendant. On the right, a bald man in rust robes and gold-bordered shawl with a gold necklace holds a mobile phone. Several people wear white dhotis with gold borders and garlands, and a woman in pale pink stands at the edge. The centre figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and turban, but the identity is uncertain.2016-04-21April 21 20162016-04-21April 23 20162016-04-23Outdoor procession on red stone steps under bright sky with large ornate orange and green umbrellas with peacock-style emblems. A bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala raises a curved umbrella handle. Nearby, a man with swept-back dark hair wears a saffron wrap, a heavy gold necklace, and a rudraksha mala, and carries a round orange shield-like emblem. A woman in a white sari stands behind them. Around them are many orange-robed devotees, a few children, and attendants in saffron clothing holding ritual items.2013-04-25