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Outdoor temple procession on a red carpet across a stone courtyard. A central man in a dark maroon-red cloth with a large gold ornamental pendant necklace, a rudraksha mala, and a vibhuti forehead mark walks barefoot; he has long dark hair and gold armlets. He is flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-saffron shawls, a young person in orange, and a man on the right in a white dhoti with gold border holding a tall wooden staff with a long swept-back braid. Behind them a shrine with painted deity murti and colourful striped pillars, and devotees with folded hands line the path.

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August 02 20162016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02August 02 20162016-08-02October 08 20162016-10-08December 23 20162016-12-23August 02 20162016-08-02A procession walks along a red carpet under colourful ceremonial umbrellas and hanging decorations. At the centre, a man with a tall black-and-red turban, a red-and-gold beaded necklace, a large gold ornament and a red-brown dhoti walks forward. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders hold silver staffs and a trident, and men in orange robes and rudraksha malas walk alongside. A kalasha is carried on the right, and two women in red saris stand at the edge.2016-07-19A procession on a paved path under a large ornate ceremonial umbrella with fringed tassels in maroon, green, white and orange. A smiling man at centre wears a maroon turban with a gold ornament, a red and pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces and a maroon silk dhoti with gold borders, walking barefoot in sandals. Around him, devotees in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and leopard-print sashes walk and some hold the gold umbrella pole. Behind them stand silver trishula and ornamental staff sculptures. A woman in a green and gold outfit with bangles and a teal-clad attendant accompany the procession. a person: the man at centre wears a turban, layered gold necklaces, a floral garland and rich ceremonial silk, cues that match the page's description of a public procession.2018-01-09 +1 copiesA procession on a red carpet under a canopy hung with colourful tassels and paper lanterns, with palm trees behind. A central man with long dark hair, a rust-red robe, a large gold-coloured necklace and beaded malas walks forward while another man holds a yellow-and-gold umbrella above him. Flanking him, a young person in a red and gold dress holds a decorated brass pot with green leaves, and robed attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk alongside, some holding small umbrellas. a person is the central figure in the rust-red robe and gold necklace, a sannyasi leading the procession.2016-08-02A procession outdoors under a red and yellow ceremonial canopy with fringed tassels and red banners. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a red and white flower garland, a large gold necklace and gold armbands, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry tall silver staffs and a silver-and-red ornamental object, while others in saffron robes walk behind. A man on the right has white tripundra markings on his forehead and a flower-decorated silver item. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, a gold necklace, a red garland and saffron clothing; he is shown in procession with attendants.2016-07-19A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a red-carpeted ritual walkway. At the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark wears a rust-red sannyasi cloth and heavy gold necklaces with a large gold pendant and gold bangles, eyes lowered. Beside him on the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders carries a long bamboo staff. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a brass tray. Behind them, saffron-robed and white-clad attendants walk, some with rudraksha malas, and a plant in a terracotta pot stands at the right edge. A cameraman with a video camera appears in the upper left.2016-08-02A procession walks along a red carpet under a covered pavilion. At centre, a bare-chested man with a large dark turban-like headwear, a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot in rust-coloured cloth, flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Behind them, a man in saffron cloth and a woman in red sari carry a brass vessel. Ornate colourful umbrellas with bird motifs and a trident-topped staff are carried above, and a cameraman films at left. The scene resembles a ritual procession, with decorated banners overhead.2016-07-19