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Outdoor procession on stone steps under a clear blue sky, with a crowd of men in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces. At centre, a man in a rust-red robe wears a rudraksha mala, a gold necklace and a long garland of white and red flowers, smiling as he is guided forward. Behind him, men in orange and saffron clothes and orange turbans hold red and blue ceremonial umbrellas. Smartphone-holding onlookers are raised at the left edge, and a decorated ratha/chariot with gold and red ornaments appears at the upper right. Utility poles with loudspeakers stand above the crowd.

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May 09th 20162016-05-09Outdoor procession under bright sunlight with a central figure in rust-red saffron robes wearing a thick rudraksha mala, a long gold ceremonial necklace with a large gold pendant, and a garland of red, pink, white and orange flowers. Long dark hair and a forehead marking are visible. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces walk beside him, one holding his hand. Behind, devotees in orange and red robes, some with shaved heads, carry umbrellas in red, pink and blue and a red cloth bundle, while red flags fly in the crowd. Several onlookers stand along the roadside and one man in the right foreground gestures.2016-05-09Outdoor procession on brick steps under a clear blue sky, with red flags and a trident-topped staff in the background. A central figure in a rust-red robe, red turban, heavy gold necklace and a garland of white and pink flowers walks between devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Several men in white hold hands, and a man at right wears a red-brown rudraksha mala. Some devotees have white tripundra and sandalwood marks on their foreheads, and the white robes show dusty stains. Shahi snaan procession atmosphere at Ujjain Kumbh Mela.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession at a crowded religious gathering, with men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, many wearing rudraksha malas and gold chains, and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In the centre, a man in a maroon robe and dark red turban wears a large multi-strand floral garland and ornate gold necklaces and bangles, walking between attendants. Red flags and a red ceremonial parasol with a kalasha-style top rise above the crowd, and a police officer in khaki uniform stands at right. Pink temple walls, lamps and a camera on a stand complete the scene.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21April 22 20162016-04-22Outdoor procession on stone steps under a bright blue sky, with a red flag and a loudspeaker horn on a pole overhead. At centre, a figure in a rust-red robe wears a red turban, a long garland of pink and white flowers, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and holds the arms of two attendants. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas and gold beads walk alongside men in white dhotis with gold borders and sacred threads. A purple and gold ornate umbrella is held above the group on the right, and a red-and-white umbrella stands at the left. A tall banner with a portrait is tied to a pole in the background, and onlookers stand among the crowd. The scene appears to be a ceremonial walk, with a visible portrait-banner but no clearly identifiable candidate beyond the central figure's ceremonial attire and garlands.2016-05-21A festive street procession with a crowd. At centre, a smiling person wears a rust-red turban, a white and red floral garland, red-and-gold sacred robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a silver trident. Beside them, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders carries a black staff with a gold band. Men in saffron-orange robes with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas raise their arms and chant on the left. Red, orange and purple ceremonial umbrellas with tassels and flags stand overhead, and onlookers fill the background. The setting appears to be a Kumbh Mela-style yatra.2015-09-15Photograph of a procession on an outdoor paved courtyard. At the centre, a smiling figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a thick red and yellow flower garland, a large gold-toned bead necklace, a brown-orange wrap and gold bangles, and gestures with one raised hand. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, a red garland and saffron-orange clothing. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a man in a white shirt on the left, and a young man in white with a rudraksha mala holding a tall umbrella pole. A man at right plays a long wind instrument, and women in saris stand behind with hands folded in namaskar. Partially visible people at the bottom edge, one in orange, lean in. A white-draped table stands behind the crowd. +1 copiesOutdoor procession in a crowded street with a pink temple gateway and orange-painted walls behind. A central man in a maroon-red turban and rust-brown robe, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace and a garland of white and red flowers, walks forward with a smiling expression; the figure has the appearance of a person, with his distinctive turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace. Around him, men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders and gold necklaces clasp hands and gesture; one holds a trident-topped staff. Red flags and a green-and-cream umbrella are visible among spectators on the wall above. Several people are partially visible at the edges of the frame.2016-05-21