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A procession on a dusty road beside orange-draped stalls. At the centre, a man in a red-orange turban, a rust-orange shawl and a long gold-beaded mala walks under a yellow umbrella with a red handle. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders wear beaded necklaces and bangles; one carries a white staff and another holds a folded paper bundle. A man in orange robes stands at the left edge. Trees, power lines and parked white cars fill the background.

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A street procession moves past a red-and-orange gateway under a bright sky. A man at centre wears a red-orange turban, a long beaded necklace with a large gold pendant, and maroon-and-gold robes, and raises one hand in greeting. Above him an orange-and-yellow parasol with fringed edging is held aloft. Around him, followers wear white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and marigold garlands. One man at right carries a silver trident-topped staff, and red and orange flags wave in the background. Crowds line the road behind them.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor procession on a dirt path with several robed men walking beneath large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with tasselled fringes in orange, blue and yellow. In front, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot beside a man in white with an orange shawl and beads, and a man in a yellow silk garment with red border and beads follows. Attendants in white kurtas hold the umbrellas and a white vehicle and silver SUV stand behind, with palms and trees beyond.2007-08-09April 22 20162016-04-22A procession on a paved path under bright daylight, with a golden-topped temple structure and green trees behind. A central man wears a rust-red turban, a long rust-red robe, a thick white and pink flower garland, a large gold pendant and rudraksha beads, and walks barefoot with a red cloth in hand. A white parasol with ornate fringe is held above the procession. Surrounding men wear white dhotis with gold borders, bare upper bodies or white shawls, and rudraksha malas, with some holding long ceremonial staffs topped with tufts. A woman in pink is visible at the right edge. The central figure has the distinctive long-haired, bearded presentation with a crown-like turban and ornate garland that fits the candidate profile, so this is a person. The group appears to be moving in ceremonial procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23February 03 20172017-02-03December 23 20162016-12-23January 12 20072007-01-12Outdoor procession on a dusty road with several men in traditional dress. The central figure wears a maroon-red turban, layered gold and bead necklaces, rudraksha-style mala, and maroon dhoti with gold border, and is shaded by a large orange-yellow ceremonial umbrella with fringed beaded edge. Flanking attendants wear white dhotis with gold borders and gold garlands, one holding a long silver staff. A man on the right wears an orange turban and salmon shirt. Marigold garlands and a background tent with red and orange cloth complete the scene.2016-04-18December 23 20082008-12-23