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A procession walks along a paved path under trees. A central man in a maroon-brown robe, a turban-style headwear, gold necklaces and a long floral garland is shielded by a large multicoloured umbrella with fringed tassels in red, green, yellow and orange. Around him, men in saffron and orange cloth, white dhotis and rudraksha malas walk barefoot. Some carry flower garlands and offerings. A low red-and-cream building is visible behind them. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession, with the central figure appearing to be a respected leader, though his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.

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Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with trees and a red compound wall. A bearded man in a rust-red turban with a gold emblem, rust-red robe and layered gold necklaces, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, walks centre-front under a large orange umbrella held by a young man in white dhoti with gold borders. Around him, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders, orange and saffron garments, rudraksha malas and marigold garlands walk alongside women in orange and red silk saris and gold jewellery, one in a purple sari. A black car is parked behind.2016-10-11A procession walks along a paved path under dappled tree shade. A central man in a deep maroon-brown robe and matching turban wears a long white and pink flower garland and a gold-toned necklace. Above him a green, red and orange canopy with long fringed tassels is held aloft on a pole by a man in saffron. Around him walk other men: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala at left, several in saffron or orange cloth, and a bare-chested figure in a white dhoti at right. Some carry offerings or small items. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession with an umbrella-like canopy, though the specific event is not visible.2016-10-08December 23 20162016-12-23October 08 20162016-10-08A procession walks along a tree-lined dirt path. At centre, a man in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl, wearing a large gold necklace, a white flower garland and a red turban, walks behind an orange umbrella held over him. Beside him and in front, people in saffron and orange dhotis and white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their bodies walk together. To the right, women in orange and red saris with gold jewellery follow. Red earth banks and green trees frame the scene.2016-10-11October 08 20162016-10-08A procession on a paved path lined with palm trees, led by a central man in a maroon-brown dhoti and wrap, wearing a red and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces and a black turban-style crown with a tilak. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry silver tridents and walk barefoot; a man in an orange dhoti stands at left. Several ornate umbrellas with red, green and gold fringed canopies shade the group, and a crowd watches from behind.2016-07-19Outdoor procession on a tree-lined dirt road. A central man in a maroon-red dhoti and turban with a large gold necklace and a long white-and-pink flower garland walks under a large orange and gold umbrella held by a bare-chested man in white and gold dhoti. Around him, women in orange, red and purple saris with gold jewellery and men in orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk along. Appearance cues of the central figure (turban, ornate gold necklace, garland) are present but his identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a garlanded procession leader. Palm trees and mango trees frame the scene.2016-10-11Outdoor photograph of a procession on a tree-lined dirt path beside red earth banks. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown robe and a dark red turban wears a long multi-strand gold necklace, a flower garland with a white and pink flower centrepiece, and sandals; an orange-gold umbrella with a white fringe is held above him. Around him walk a shaved-headed man with a tilak in a white dhoti with gold borders, a man in an orange cloth with a rudraksha mala, and several women in orange and gold saris with gold jewellery, one in a red sari with a purple border. A person in white stands at the rear. a person appears as the central figure, identified by the large gold necklace and the ceremonial umbrella, with the umbrella and garlanded procession indicating a ceremonial walk.2016-10-11A procession walks along a tree-lined dirt path. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe and matching headwrap wears a multi-row gold necklace, carries a large garland of white and green flowers, and walks behind an orange umbrella with a fringed edge held by a man in white dhoti and saffron cloth. Around him are men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, and women in orange, red and purple saris with gold necklaces walking to the right. Red walls and green trees frame the scene. a person is the bearded figure in the centre, identified by the rust robe, ornate gold necklaces, headwrap and the umbrella and garland honour.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11January 01 20172017-01-01