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A photograph of a procession outdoors under leafy trees. In the centre a bearded man in a rust-red turban with a gold ornament and an orange-red shawl stands with eyes closed and smiling, hands pressed together at his chest, wearing heavy gold and multi-strand white-and-red flower garlands and gold armbands. To his left a young man with a bare chest, orange cord necklace and gold chains holds a silver tray of purple flowers. Around them devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas and forehead markings, stand in the crowd, and a tall silver staff is visible at left. Prominent festival procession with sannyasi-style ornamentation.

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A festival procession outdoors under trees. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown turban with a white flower ornament, eyes closed and smiling, hands pressed together in namaste. He wears layered gold necklaces, a white and red flower garland, a large gold pendant and gold armbands over a brown robe. To the left, a young man with white tilak marks holds a brass tray of flowers and an oil lamp, while an elderly man in an orange robe and glasses stands beside him. Behind, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded malas raise their hands.2016-12-23 +1 copiesOctober 11 20162016-10-11Outdoor ceremony under a large leafy tree. A central man with closed eyes and hands pressed together in namaste wears a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red-brown shawl, multiple strands of white flower garlands and heavy gold necklaces, and gold armbands. Beside him, a young attendant with white ash markings and an orange-brown shawl holds a silver tray of purple flowers. Around them, men in white and saffron-toned dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand in the gathering. The identity of the central figure is uncertain from appearance, so he is described by role only.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor procession under tall shade trees. A central figure in a rust-red turban with a gold ornament and white flower spray, long dark hair, full beard and gold necklaces with white and red floral garlands, eyes closed, hands pressed together in prayer, wearing a red-brown shawl and gold armbands. Around him, people in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis with yellow borders carry silver staffs with ornate finials; a young man at left wears rudraksha beads and a gold chest pendant and holds a silver tray of flowers. Several others stand in the crowd.2016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03A smiling man in a rust-brown turban with a jewelled ornament and a long black beard stands outdoors under trees, wearing a dense gold and multicolour garland, a large gold pendant necklace, gold bangles and a rust-brown shawl. He holds a silver bell in one hand and a silver kalasha-style vessel with a red cord in the other. Around him, people in orange and white ritual dress, some with rudraksha malas and folded hands, stand in a ceremony, and a cameraman with a video camera is visible behind. The man is described as a person, given his ornate turban, gold garlands and ceremonial ritual setting, while the page indicates this is a birthday celebration event. Smoke drifts across the upper left.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23