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Dusk procession at an outdoor ashram ground lit by string lights, with palms behind. A central figure in an orange-red turban, gold-beaded necklace and gold waist cloth walks barefoot, carrying a silver ceremonial umbrella (chhatra) on a long pole. Around him, a large group of young children and adults in saffron-orange robes with white forehead bands walk in procession, several carrying ceremonial staffs with silver finials, and two or more others hold tall silver staffs.

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Dusk procession at an outdoor ashram setting with palm trees and blue string lights. A man in an orange turban, gold-and-amber beaded necklaces and an orange-gold cloth walks barefoot at the centre, with a silver palanquin-style umbrella (chhatra) held above him on a silver pole. Around him walk many people in orange saffron robes, several with white forehead bands, including young children and women in orange saris with magenta borders. Other devotees in orange follow, and silver staffs and a trident are visible in the background. The figure in the centre wears adornments matching the distinctive presentation cues, so this is a person candidate in procession. About 30-40 people are visible.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Dusk procession on a dirt road with a large group of young people in saffron-orange robes and orange sashes, many barefoot and some with white headbands. A figure at the centre wears an orange turban, a long gold-and-saffron garment and a heavy garland, carrying a trident. Behind the lead figure a silver umbrella-like canopy and ceremonial staffs are carried. A drummer in orange beats a large drum on the left and attendants blow gold horns, with trucks and dark clouds in the background.2013-07-22A procession at dusk on sandy ground. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange turban, a dark orange-brown robe with gold border, a heavy gold and beaded necklace, gold bangles, and sandals; he smiles and carries a silver trident (trishul) and a large ornate silver parasol-shaped canopy on a pole. He is flanked by young people in orange robes with red-pink borders, several with white forehead markings and shaved heads, and a girl in an orange sari-style dress with red border at right. Other figures carry additional tall staffs and a silver kalasha-like finial. The sky is blue-grey at dusk. Photo shows a ritual procession with trident and canopy.2013-07-22Evening procession at dusk along a dirt path lined with string lights. A central man in orange and gold robes, with a saffron head wrap, gold garlands and a gold necklace, walks holding a tall silver trident-topped staff beneath a silver parasol. Around him, young boys and girls in orange robes with white forehead markings walk barefoot, some carrying long brass horns; a drummer at left beats a large drum. Other robed attendants in orange follow behind, and a stone wall with colourful lights runs along the right.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Dusk procession of saffron-robed devotees walking barefoot on sand under a blue evening sky. At centre, a man in a rust-orange turban and layered gold garlands over an orange shawl, with gold waistband and white forehead markings, holds a silver ceremonial umbrella and a silver trident, appearing to be the central figure in procession. Flanking him, young women and children in orange saris with red borders carry white tilak markings; on the left, a figure blows a long brass horn. Ceremonial silver staffs and a kalasha-like finial are visible. Appearance suggests a person in the procession, with his distinctive turban, gold garlands and ceremonial silver umbrella.2013-07-22Dusk procession on a dirt ground with a central figure in an orange-red turban, ornate gold and beaded garlands, and a gold-coloured dhoti, carrying a silver trident and walking under a silver ceremonial umbrella. Around him, many people in saffron-orange robes with red borders walk and blow long brass horns, while others carry tall silver staffs and banners. Strings of lights and flags are visible overhead against a cloudy sky.2013-07-22