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Night procession with a bearded man at the centre wearing a gold crown, a red garment with a leopard-print wrap, heavy gold necklaces and a white-and-pink flower garland, walking forward with a confident stride. Around him, several men in saffron and orange dhotis and white dhotis carry tall silver tridents and staffs, some with white tilaka and bare upper bodies, and a woman in a gold sari holds a silver trident on the right. Behind them, a lit ornate chariot or ratha with coloured lights, a canopy overhead and onlookers at the edge.

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Night procession with a central bearded man wearing a gold crown, heavy gold necklaces, a white and green flower garland, and a leopard-print cloth over a red garment. He walks forward smiling while holding a silver trident-like staff in his right hand. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis with rudraksha malas and white tilak-marked foreheads carry long silver-tipped staffs, and a woman in a gold-green sari holds a silver staff. A man in white dhoti and shawl walks behind, and string lights and a decorated float are visible at left. Candidate appearance fits the page's Swamiji label through the gold crown, ornate gold necklaces, and long hair, so the central figure is described as Swamiji (probable) in a procession role.2016-12-09A night procession on a paved courtyard under a white canopy strung with coloured lights. At centre, a bearded man wears a gold crown, a heavy gold necklace, a white and green flower garland, and a leopard-print garment over a red cloth. He walks barefoot with a serious expression. Around him, men in orange and white dhotis carry silver tridents and staffs, some bare-chested with white body markings. A woman in a gold and maroon sari holds a silver trident at right. A brass vessel with marigold petals sits at the lower right, and a lit tower decorated with lights stands behind the group.2016-12-09Night procession with a central bearded man wearing an ornate gold and red crown, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, rudraksha beads, red armband, and a leopard-print lower cloth over red. Several attendants flank him: a man in orange with a silver staff and rudraksha mala on the left, a man in white dhoti with a gold border and silver staff on the right, and women in maroon and green saris. Behind them are orange and red flags, green and red lights, and umbrella-style canopies.2016-12-09Night procession in a decorated outdoor pavilion lit with colourful strings of lights, with an illuminated chariot or ratha in the background. A bearded man at centre wears a gold crown, a thick white flower garland with a pink tassel, heavy gold necklaces and a red and leopard-print garment, and raises his right hand in blessing. Two attendants on either side carry silver and gold umbrellas, a silver trident stands at the right, and attendants in orange and saffron robes, white dhotis with gold borders, and a woman in a gold and maroon sari walk behind. Several people carry ceremonial staffs and a cameraman films the procession. Visible physical people number roughly 15-20. a person: the bearded central figure in crown, garland and gold necklaces fits the page's a person-led procession, but this is an appearance-based label only.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession at an outdoor temple-style event under a white canopy strung with coloured lights. At the centre, a bearded man wears a gold crown, a heavy gold necklace, a white flower garland with pink blooms, and a leopard-print cloth over red and maroon garments, raising one hand in greeting. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and bare-chested devotees carry long staffs and a silver trident. A woman in a gold-and-red sari holds a silver trident, and devotees in white dhotis stand with folded hands. A lit temple chariot glows in the background. Several people are visible, roughly two dozen.2016-12-09Night procession with a central bearded man wearing a gold jeweled turban with red trim, heavy gold-and-red floral garland, gold ceremonial pendant, and a leopard-print lower garment with red sash; he is bare-chested with gold armbands and bangles. Flanking him, men carry long silver staffs and a silver umbrella-topped canopy overhead; a man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala and a woman in a yellow-gold saree with red border carry staffs. Men in saffron-orange cloth and white dhotis with sandalwood-painted chests follow, with strings of lights, red flags and a drum visible at the right. a person appears in the centre with the gold turban and ornate garlands. Procession setting.2016-12-09A night procession under a white canopy strung with coloured lights. A man in the centre wears a gold and red headdress with a crimson turban, a heavy gold necklace, a white flower garland and a leopard-print wrap over a red garment, and he carries a silver-handled ceremonial staff. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and sashes, some bare-chested with white forehead markings, carry long silver staffs and a silver-and-white ornamental umbrella. A woman in a gold-brown sari holds a silver trident. Behind them a lit ornamental chariot glows orange, and devotees in white and saffron stand with hands folded at the right edge.2016-12-09Night procession with participants in ceremonial dress walking along a path lit by colourful string lights and framed by red, orange and pink flags and decorated umbrellas. At centre, a bearded man smiles wearing a gold-embroidered red headpiece, a heavy gold and red ornate necklace, a red garment and a leopard-print lower wrap, with bangles on his arms. Around him, people carry silver ceremonial staffs, one topped with a trident, and wear saffron, white and red garments with sandalwood or vibhuti markings on their arms and foreheads. Rudraksha malas are visible on several men, and women in saris walk alongside, some holding a silver staff. A large silver umbrella with hanging crystal drops rises above the procession.2016-12-09 +1 copiesNight procession with illuminated decorations and coloured string lights in the background. At centre, a bearded man in a gold ornate crown with a crescent moon, a heavy gold multi-layered necklace, a red sleeveless top and a leopard-print waist wrap, smiling and holding the arm of a man beside him. Two people in front carry tall silver staffs: a man in an orange saffron dhoti with a rudraksha mala and white ash markings on his forehead and arms, and a woman in a gold-bordered beige sari with bangles. Others in white, red and maroon dress follow in the crowd. a person candidate appearance: the central crowned figure has distinctive ornate crown, heavy gold ornaments and rudraksha-style adornments, so probable appearance-based match in the procession.2016-12-09Night procession with a bearded man at the centre wearing a gold crown, heavy gold necklace of beads and a leopard-print lower cloth over a red garment, smiling and walking forward. Behind him a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a silver trident-topped staff, and a woman in a yellow sari holds a silver trident staff at right. Several people wear orange robes, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. Red flags, a yellow ceremonial umbrella and a silver canopy with hanging ornaments appear above, with string lights and palm trees in the background.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09