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Outdoor procession on a stone-paved path under open sky, with many colourful decorative umbrellas (fringed red, blue, yellow and multicoloured canopies) held aloft. In the centre, a man in a maroon-brown dhoti and maroon garment, wearing a red turban, multiple gold necklaces and a white flower garland, stands holding a tall trident-topped staff. Around him, women in red, orange, green and maroon saris and salwar kameez line the path, with flower garlands and bangles. In the foreground, a bare-backed man in a purple dhoti faces away from the camera, and a young man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala looks on at right. Palm trees and greenery fill the background.

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Outdoor procession under a canopy of ornately decorated colourful umbrellas on a paved path. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl wears a red-and-gold turban, a large rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, and holds a tall staff. Around him, a bare-chested young man in orange-gold cloth with a long-haired style and rudraksha beads stands near a woman in a brown-red sari with beads. Women in red, orange, green and grey saris line the left, and a man in a white dhoti stands beside a child in orange. Attendees in black shirts and devotees in white stand behind. The scene suggests a ritual procession with devotees gathered around the central figure. a person identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-12-03Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with many decorated umbrellas in red, yellow, blue and multicoloured fabric with mirrored edging. A bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and an orange-gold turban holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a white umbrella, wearing layered gold necklaces and a white garland. Women in red, orange, green and blue saris stand in a crowd, some with rudraksha malas, while a bare-backed man in a purple dhoti faces the scene from the foreground. Palm trees and a crowd of spectators fill the background.2016-12-03A festival procession moves along a palm-lined path under decorated umbrellas in purple, red, and yellow-gold. At the centre, a man with a tall red-and-gold turban and a rust-red robe wears a heavy gold necklace and a white-and-pink garland, and he holds a trident-like staff. Around him, saffron-clad devotees wear beaded rudraksha malas, and women in orange, pink and gold saris walk alongside. A figure in a white dhoti stands behind the centre figure, and a shaved-headed boy in saffron is at right. The appearance of the central figure with his turban, distinctive gold ornamentation and ceremonial dress is a probable match for Swamiji, though the identity is uncertain.2016-12-03A procession on a stone path with a crowd of devotees on both sides. A central man wears a deep red-brown robe, a red and gold headpiece, a heavy gold necklace, a large white and pink flower garland, and carries a tall trident-like staff. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange garments and women in red, green, black and teal saris stand in a line, some holding their hands together. Colourful fringed umbrellas with multicoloured and gold canopies are raised above the group. Trees and a building appear in the background. The central figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long hair, a crown, ornate gold jewellery and garland cues, shown as a procession participant.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A procession on a stone-paved path with ceremonial parasols overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a red-orange dhoti and cloth, wearing a large white flower garland and gold-toned ornaments, stands with hands held together in front of him. Around him, women in orange, red, teal and blue saris and bangles stretch out hands toward him, and young men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand at right. Palm trees and a tall scaffold frame the background.2016-12-03A festive procession along a stone-paved path with many devotees. Centre frame, a man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban walks with a long wooden staff, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala; a bearded figure with long dark hair and ornate gold adornments, a person by visible cues, is shown in a maroon robe and ornate gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala. Around him, women in red, green and blue saris and men in white dhotis and saffron cloths join in. Large decorated parasols in red, yellow, blue and purple, some with mirror work, shade the group, and one bare-chested young man in saffron and gold cloth walks at right.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A festive outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm trees. A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe, gold-and-bead garlands and a large gold pendant stands at the centre, holding a silver trident-like staff, with a red-and-white turban on his head. Surrounding him, women in red, green, and gold saris and men in orange and white dhotis clap and raise their hands in greeting. Colourful umbrellas in yellow, red, and blue with mirrored trim shade the crowd. A young man in the foreground has a painted forehead and bare upper body, extending his arms. The centre figure's appearance matches the presentation of the a person, shown here in procession and receiving devotees.2016-12-03Outdoor procession under multicoloured parasols, with a bearded man in a maroon-red dhoti and shawl at the centre holding a silver trident, wearing a red turban, a rudraksha mala, a large ceremonial gold pendant and a floral garland. Around him women in saris (grey and red, green and cream, red and maroon) and men in orange and white dhotis walk among dense devotees; a bare-chested young man with rudraksha beads and long hair in the foreground. Palm trees stand behind the umbrellas.2016-12-03Outdoor procession under colourful parasols, with a central bearded man in a maroon turban, rust-red robe, layered gold chains and a pink-and-white flower garland, holding a tall silver staff with a decorative top. Around him, women in red, orange and green saris and men in orange and white dhotis stand close, some with hands raised or clasped in greeting. Palm trees and foliage are in the background, and a woman in green at left gestures toward the group.2016-12-03