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A photograph of a temple procession under a decorated pandal at night. A central figure in a rust-brown dhoti-style garment, a maroon head cloth, and a multi-strand garland of red and white flowers walks barefoot across striped purple, green and red mats toward the viewer. Behind him, men in white dhotis carry a ceremonial parasol and a decorated pole, and a figure carries a flower-decorated tray. A photographer in a white dhoti stands at right with a camera, and a yellow sacred-cloth bag rests at left. Colourful hanging streamers and a shrine with lamps are visible in the background, and a white and a yellow tree trunk frame the scene.

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December 12 20162016-12-12A barefoot man with a full beard walks along a striped runner on a tiled courtyard at an evening ceremony. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a matching orange turban with a round gold ornament, and a long rudraksha mala with a large gold pendant. A thick garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers hangs around his neck. Behind him, attendants in white dhotis and gold-bordered shawls hold a silver staff and carry rudraksha malas, while devotees and a camera crew stand at the edge near a raised stone platform. A probable Swamiji cues include the saffron turban, rudraksha mala and garland, with the attendants and crowd forming the ceremonial setting.2016-12-13December 13 20162016-12-13Night outdoor ritual on a tiered white stage with red bands under a striped tent canopy. A central man in a rust-orange robe and white flower garland stands on the upper platform, bearded with long hair, flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare-chested men in saffron dhotis and gold necklaces; one holds a tall golden ceremonial umbrella with a red-and-gold fringe. Behind them a tree decorated with yellow flowers and banana leaves, and colourful hanging lanterns and embroidered banners. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders on the steps appear to be operating camera equipment. A maroon ornate canopy sits to the right.2016-12-19December 03 20162016-12-03December 12 20162016-12-12January 01 20172017-01-01December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 12 20162016-12-12Night outdoor procession at a temple-style ceremony under a canopy with a red, yellow, blue and white fringed awning. In the centre a bearded man with long hair wears a rust-brown robe, a thick gold necklace, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold armbands, walking barefoot on a red carpet. Beside him a man in a bare-chested orange-clad stance holds a long-handled ceremonial item with white sacred thread, and a figure in a dark-red sari with a rudraksha-style mala stands nearby. Behind them men and women in saffron-orange cloth walk or stand, and a golden palanquin and an ornate shrine decorated with deity figures and draped fabric appear in the background. Mid-level and background details include a sound speaker and a seated spectator at right.2017-10-05December 05 20162016-12-05 +1 copies