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A procession walks along a red carpet under a covered pavilion. At centre, a bare-chested man with a large dark turban-like headwear, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot in rust-coloured cloth, flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Behind them, a man in saffron cloth and a woman in red sari carry a brass vessel. Ornate colourful umbrellas with bird motifs and a trident-topped staff are carried above, and a cameraman films at left. The scene resembles a ritual procession, with decorated banners overhead.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A procession walks along a red carpet under colourful ceremonial umbrellas and hanging decorations. At the centre, a man with a tall black-and-red turban, a red-and-gold beaded necklace, a large gold ornament and a red-brown dhoti walks forward. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders hold silver staffs and a trident, and men in orange robes and rudraksha malas walk alongside. A kalasha is carried on the right, and two women in red saris stand at the edge.2016-07-19A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path beside a red brick wall under multicolored ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringes. At the centre, a man wearing a tall dark turban, rust-red dhoti and cloth, a red and white flower garland, and a large gold necklace walks barefoot-style with orange footwear, holding a silver tray. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and orange cloths carry brass pots, a silver ceremonial trident-topped staff and decorated vessels. A woman in orange holds her palms together at left, and another woman in white is visible at right. Several people in the background follow the procession among trees.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19January 04 20152015-01-04A procession under a striped tent hung with colourful tassels and small lamps, with red carpet on the ground. A central bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl wears a large gold pendant, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a maroon turban; he walks forward with hands near his body. A bearer behind him holds a white parasol with ornate silver-like detailing. Flanking him, men in saffron-orange cloths walk, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred markings. A man in white dhoti carries a tray of fruits and offerings, and devotees in white and orange stand along the sides with folded hands. Several people are visible in the crowd beyond. Outdoor festival setting with palm trees behind the tent.2016-12-03July 19 20162016-07-19A procession on a dirt path near a green wooded area. At center, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe and a long white flower garland walks barefoot under a large multicolored canopy with red, green and yellow tassels, held by an attendant. On both sides, men in saffron-orange cloths and white dhotis with gold borders carry decorated orange-and-red ceremonial standards, with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Drummers in orange cloths play silver drums behind them, and a woman in a maroon sari stands at the left edge. The scene is a ritual procession. The central figure matches the page's a person reference only loosely, so his identity is uncertain.2017-03-11 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23March 11 20172017-03-11Evening procession on a red carpet under an ornate multicoloured canopy with tasselled fringe in red, yellow, blue and orange. A bearded man in a rust-red dhoti-style garment with a white flower garland and a gold pendant walks centre, one hand on a long golden pole that supports the canopy. Behind him a dreadlocked young man in orange-saffron cloth and rudraksha beads walks alongside another person in orange. A man with bare upper body and white painted markings stands left beside a golden bull figure, a deity murti with a green garland at its base. Women in rust-red and white saris with beaded necklaces follow, one holding a phone. A cameraman films at left and devotees sit along the route with palms pressed together.2017-10-01