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A photograph of a ceremonial procession under a open-sided pandal decorated with hanging garlands, lanterns and colourful streamers. In the centre, a man with a long dark braid, a rust-brown wrap and a pink-and-white patterned shawl over his shoulders, wearing a red-orange turban and a gold necklace, stands barefoot with palms joined in greeting. Beside him, a shirtless attendant in an orange dhoti holds a tall golden staff with a striped multicoloured canopy overhead. A videographer with a large black camera stands in the foreground at left. Devotees in white and saffron clothing and women in pink and magenta saris line the raised platform, several with hands folded, and a decorated ritual stage with offerings is visible behind.

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Photo of an outdoor ceremonial procession on a tiled courtyard beside a stepped white and red-striped structure with banana plants. A central man with a long beard wears a rust-brown robe and rudraksha mala, with a white and orange flower garland around his neck, walking barefoot. Above him a multicoloured ceremonial parasol with red, green, orange and blue fringes is held on a yellow pole by a bare-chested man in orange dhoti with a beaded necklace. Behind, attendants in orange and yellow dhotis carry offerings, and one holds a microphone. A man in white dhoti at left and a photographer in white shirt with a camera stand nearby, with onlookers in white at the back.2017-01-01A festive outdoor procession under a decorated canopy hung with paper lanterns and leafy garlands. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and an orange-red turban, with a long garland of red and white flowers draped over his shoulders, stands with his hands folded at his chest. Facing him, a long-haired sadhu in an orange dhoti and bare chest with white sandal marks receives him, and another attendant in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of offerings. A cameraman in white stands at left filming, and a crowd in orange, white and teal clothing watches. A silver trident and an ornate silver umbrella stand nearby, and a fire is visible at right. Several people are visible, roughly six to twenty.2016-10-11 +1 copiesIndoor temple-style ceremony under a white tent with a striped floor mat. A man in a rust-brown robe and white-and-pink flower garland stands centre, hands at his sides, a gold necklace on his chest. Beside him a younger man in saffron-orange dhoti holds a tall gold pole topped by a multicoloured fringed umbrella canopy. Behind them a woman in a red sari holds a brass tray. Seated devotees in white dhotis, some bare-chested with sandalwood marks, face the front; others stand with hands folded in prayer. To the left a red-draped table holds flowers, brass vessels and a deity murti. Gold-painted shrine panels and a decorated arch fill the background.2016-12-02A photograph of a temple procession on temple steps with red-and-white striped walls and a banana plant at left. A bearded man in a rust-red robe with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala stands at centre beneath a multicoloured fringed umbrella held aloft by a bare-chested attendant in orange waistcloth with a beaded necklace. Two attendants in orange dhotis and garlands carry a silver tray. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded, and women in red and orange saris with garlands watch. A cameraman in white dhoti filming at lower left. Swamiji (probable): the central figure in rust-red robe, long hair and beard, with a rudraksha mala, the umbrella bearer and the ornate ceremonial setting.2017-01-01Night outdoor ritual on a tiered white stage with red bands under a striped tent canopy. A central man in a rust-orange robe and white flower garland stands on the upper platform, bearded with long hair, flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare-chested men in saffron dhotis and gold necklaces; one holds a tall golden ceremonial umbrella with a red-and-gold fringe. Behind them a tree decorated with yellow flowers and banana leaves, and colourful hanging lanterns and embroidered banners. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders on the steps appear to be operating camera equipment. A maroon ornate canopy sits to the right.2016-12-19January 01 20172017-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial procession at an outdoor ritual site beside a large white tent. A man in a maroon-brown robe with a long white-and-red flower garland stands barefoot under a large ornate parasol with colourful tassels, held aloft by a helper in orange. Around him, attendants in saffron-orange cloths and white dhotis with gold borders, and a woman in a teal sari, carry flower garlands and a covered offering. A cameraman in white shirt and trousers films the scene on the left. The setting is a bright sandy open area. a person identity is not established from appearance alone.2016-11-23December 19 20162016-12-19Night ceremonial procession at an outdoor temple-style venue. A central figure in a brown-orange robe with a pale lilac flower garland stands barefoot, raising one arm and holding green leaves, while attendants surround him. Men in saffron-orange dhotis with rudraksha malas and gold-trimmed necklaces hold a tall yellow staff and a ceremonial parasol with colourful tassels and a decorated top. Drummers in saffron dhotis play large drums on stone steps, and a man in white dhoti with gold borders stands at right beside a trident-shaped staff, with a shirtless man in orange wearing a mala nearby. Spectators fill the background under a canopy, and a camera operator films at left.2016-12-19August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesProcession on a red carpet under a multicoloured canopy on a pole. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe and a long white flower garland walks at the centre, holding a rudraksha mala, with a bearded attendant in white holding the canopy. Around them are men and boys in saffron and orange dhotis, one carrying a silver tray with offerings, and a man in white with folded hands and bare chest adorned with beads and a silver tray. A woman in white stands at right with hands together. A cameraman films at far left. Canopies and umbrellas are visible in the background. a person walks at the centre of the procession, wearing a rust-brown robe with rudraksha malas and a flower garland, as the ceremonial focus.2017-01-01Outdoor temple-style procession under a covered pavilion with a large yellow-and-red decorated umbrella overhead. A central bearded man with a shaved head and tilak wears a rust-red robe, a long red-and-white flower garland, and a gold pendant with a dark rudraksha mala; he walks barefoot with palms joined. Behind him, a man in an orange dhoti holds his hands in anjali, and two attendants in orange and gold dhotis play a handheld drum and cymbals. On the left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border and body markings walks with a rudraksha mala. Several people in white shirts and a woman in a purple sari watch, and a cameraman films. A large painted deity murti stands at right, with pillars, hanging tassels and a brick-paved floor.2016-08-27