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Outdoor procession on a red carpet at a temple courtyard. A central man in a dark red-brown robe with a black cap or turban and a long red-and-white flower garland walks forward, smiling, with a rudraksha mala. Beside him a man in a maroon robe with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles walks alongside. Behind, men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas carry a silver pot with a coconut and mango leaves, and an attendant holds a saffron-and-gold parasol. Women in orange saris and white-clad devotees follow with folded hands. Behind them stands a shrine with a golden-framed deity murti and ornate orange-and-yellow umbrellas with peacock-like emblems.

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A procession walks along a red carpet in front of a temple shrine decorated with ornate golden canopies and an illuminated deity murti. A central man in a dark maroon-red robe, a tall black turban-style headwear, a red flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace walks barefoot; he matches the appearance-based cues for a probable Swamiji and appears to be a leading figure of the procession. Around him, men and youths in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls carry a long pole with a fringed umbrella, a silver vessel of offerings, and walk beside ceremonial palanquin-style umbrellas with red and yellow fringes. A small girl in orange stands at left, and a woman in white is at far left. Some people are barefoot, and several wear rudraksha malas and bangles.2016-01-11January 11 20162016-01-11June 07 20162016-06-07June 07 20162016-06-07A procession walks along a red carpet under an open-sided pavilion hung with strings of small decorative tassels. A central figure with long dark hair wears a red-brown dhoti with gold borders, a multi-row garland of red and white flowers, a rudraksha mala, and an ornate gold necklace; he walks ahead of the group and smiles. Robed attendants in saffron and orange garments and rudraksha malas flank him, one holding a tall ceremonial parasol with a blue fringed canopy, another carrying a decorated kalasha-style pot with green leaves. Behind them, men in white dhotis with gold borders play drums and carry ritual items. Probable Swamiji in a central role, with clear appearance cues of long hair, ornate gold jewellery and a flower garland.2015-01-04A procession walks along a red carpet under a large open-sided shelter with a corrugated roof and hanging decorations. A central figure with long dark hair wears a rust-orange dhoti with gold borders, a heavy gold necklace, and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala across the chest; he smiles and walks barefoot. Around him, shaven-headed men in orange and rust-coloured robes carry a tall golden staff with a decorated orange-and-red pennant and ceremonial staffs. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk at the sides, one carrying a brass ritual vessel. An elderly bearded figure in orange stands behind. a person by appearance: the long swept-back hair, gold necklace, garland and rudraksha mala suggest the central procession figure.2015-01-04A procession outdoors at a temple entrance, with saffron-clad attendants and a central figure in a rust-red robe and rudraksha mala, wearing a black turban and a long red-and-pink flower garland. He walks forward between men in orange and saffron dhotis, some with rudraksha malas and bare upper bodies, one holding a tall white ceremonial staff with fringed top. On the right a young man in orange and yellow carries a silver tray with a kalasha pot topped by green leaves and a coconut. Ornate red, white and blue canopies with floral embroidery stand behind, and a gilded deity murti sits in an archway. Onlookers in white garments line the left side. Procession, ratha-style ceremony, kalasha and flag-hoisting temple ritual with the central figure as Swamiji (probable), identified by a black turban, rust robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland.2016-01-11October 08 20162016-10-08January 11 20162016-01-11A procession on a red carpet at an outdoor temple-like shrine under a corrugated roof. A bearded elder in saffron-orange robes and a bare-headed look walks barefoot at centre, holding a staff, with a white parasol-like umbrella above. Two men in brown-and-gold dhoti-style garments with rudraksha malas flank him, one smiling. Rows of women in orange saris with hands pressed together in anjali stand on the left and in red saris on the right, with young girls and boys in red and orange clothes lining the path. Behind them an ornately decorated ratha or palanquin with a deity murti, colourful festoons and a flag. Crowd members stand in the background.2013-11-05Outdoor procession on a red carpet at a temple-like complex. A central figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a red and white flower garland, and a heavy gold necklace, walking barefoot. An attendant in an orange-and-white umbrella setup shades him under a blue and orange canopy with a long pole. Flanking men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk beside him, and a man in saffron carries a brass bowl. Behind, a canopy and decorated shrine with a deity murti appear. Spectators in white and orange stand on the sides. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in the procession, wearing long swept-back hair, saffron robe, and gold necklace, with the procession honouring him as the leading figure.2015-01-04June 07 20162016-06-07