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A large outdoor procession with dense crowds under ornate parasols in blue, pink, yellow and green, some with beaded fringes. At the centre, a man with a red-and-gold turban, a long beard, gold necklaces, and a red-brown robe with a white garland holds a trident-topped staff and raises one arm while walking. Around him, sannyasis in saffron and orange robes, a figure in a red sari, and devotees in white and yellow move along. A cameraman in the foreground films the procession.

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December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession in a dense crowd of devotees beneath a row of decorated umbrellas in pink, yellow, teal and blue with beaded fringe. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe, orange-red turban and a large gold necklace over a garland of pink flowers holds a ceremonial staff and a mirror-like fan. Around him, a bare-chested man with rudraksha beads and a white dhoti with gold border walks, and attendants in saffron and white stand near. Devotees with raised hands surround the group, and trees and a parked car appear behind.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession of devotees with raised arms and many decorated umbrellas, some silver-fringed and others pink, yellow and blue. At the centre, a bearded man in a red turban and ornate gold necklaces, wearing a rose-red garland, is walking beneath a white canopy held up by an attendant; behind him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-toned robes walk with him. Women in red and maroon saris and bindis are visible in the crowd, and a silver trident-like staff rises near the front. Trees and a gold-coloured deity figure appear in the background. Swamiji (probable): the central figure in the red turban, gold necklaces and garland is an appearance-based candidate, shown in person leading the procession.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A festival procession moves along a paved path through a crowd, shaded by ornate umbrellas with pink, yellow, blue and gold fringed canopies. A bearded man in a red-brown shawl and dhoti stands at the centre, wearing a thick gold necklace, a large rudraksha-style mala with a white floral garland, and a red-orange turban, holding a tall ceremonial staff. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange cloths, and bare-chested attendants with sandalwood markings, walk alongside devotees, while people in pink and orange clothing and children crowd the scene.2016-12-03A procession moves along a paved path lined by a dense crowd of devotees raising their hands and waving. Under a canopy of decorated umbrellas in yellow, orange, pink and teal, a central man wears a rust-red robe, a red-and-gold turban, a heavy beaded necklace and a white flower garland, and carries a tall white staff. Around him, people in orange and saffron garments, a woman in a maroon sari and others in white dhoti-style clothing walk alongside. A camera crane is visible overhead among trees. The central man appears to be a person, shown in procession with his devotees.2016-12-03Outdoor procession with a crowd of devotees and many decorated umbrellas in yellow, pink, teal and striped colours with silver tassels. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-red robe, red turban and gold necklaces, with a large white flower garland around his neck, holds a ceremonial staff and walks forward. Other men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange saffron cloths walk beside him, some wearing rudraksha malas. Women and children in saffron, pink and orange saris and dresses line the path. Trees and a parked car are visible behind the crowd.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03