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A festival procession moves along a paved path under a canopy of many decorative umbrellas in pink, orange, purple, green, blue and maroon, some with fringed mirrored edges. In the centre, a bearded man with long hair wears a deep orange-red robe and a large white-and-red garland and carries a staff; a rudraksha-style necklace and ornate gold adornments are visible. Around him, shirtless young men in white dhotis and saffron cloth hold drumsticks and play drums, while devotees in white, pink and orange clothing walk alongside. A videographer films from the middle of the crowd. A large maroon umbrella bears a circular portrait of a bearded man in saffron headwear. Many people are visible in the procession and crowd.

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December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession under a crowd of colourful decorative umbrellas in red, orange, pink, teal and maroon, many trimmed with silver fringe and tassels. In the centre a bearded man wears a red-brown robe and a long white and red flower garland with a gold pendant, and a crown-like headpiece, standing among saffron-robed attendants. Bare-chested young men in orange dhotis walk in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and a cameraman films the scene. Onlookers and devotees fill the path beneath trees.2016-12-03A festive procession moves along a paved path lined with dense crowds and many colourful ceremonial parasols. Above the crowd, a row of umbrellas in magenta, orange, yellow, green and purple, some with silver fringes, shades the procession. A man in the centre wears a saffron-and-maroon robe and a long garland of white flowers, with a red turban. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti and orange sash walks among shirtless young men in orange and white cloth who carry drums and hold cloth bands. Children in white and orange dress are visible along the edge, and a cameraman stands on the right. A banner on the left shows a bearded man in a red turban; the caption is not legible.2016-12-03A festival procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with many colourful decorated parasols in maroon, orange, pink, yellow, green and purple, some with beaded fringes. A central figure in a deep red-brown robe with a red turban, a long beaded garland and rudraksha-style beads stands among the procession; he carries a long staff and his appearance is uncertain, so he is described only by role. Nearby, men in white dhotis and saffron cloths, and a shirtless youth with a sacred thread, walk alongside drummers beating dhol drums, while women in saris and children in orange and red clothing follow the crowd.2016-12-03A festive procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with coconut palms and flowering trees, under a canopy of colourful decorated umbrellas in pink, yellow, red, orange and green. A central figure in a red-brown robe, with a large rudraksha-style necklace and a white flower garland, walks at the front of the procession. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange dhotis and sarees, some bare-chested, dance and clap, raising their hands. Women in orange, red and green sarees and children in orange and white clothing join the crowd, and a man in white kurta holds a long white cloth. Many people line the path, some filming with mobile phones. Festival and ashram procession imagery.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A festival procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with crowds and large ornate umbrellas in red, pink, gold and purple, some edged with silver fringe. Drummers in white dhotis and orange-gold cloths beat drums, and a young boy in orange plays a horn-like wind instrument. Bare-chested men wear white dhotis with gold borders, and women in orange, yellow and white saris and shawls walk among devotees. Palm trees and decorated pavilions line the background. A small green-clad child stands near a woman holding a tray. A dark-maroon umbrella bears a round emblem. Many spectators press in on both sides.2016-12-03A large crowd surrounds a procession in an outdoor setting with trees and colourful decorated parasols. At the centre, a bearded man wears a rust-red turban, a dense multi-strand rudraksha mala, a ceremonial gold necklace, and a long white garland, with a red-brown dhoti and sandals; he holds a tall staff. Around him, attendants in saffron-orange garments and rudraksha malas walk alongside, and a bare-chested man with long hair and beaded necklaces stands to the right. Behind them, white-clad figures and umbrellas in yellow, maroon and patterned fabrics fill the frame, while many spectators, including children in red and orange, press close. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) in the procession, with a turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.2016-12-03A large outdoor procession moves through a courtyard beside a red-walled building. Several ornate umbrellas in red, green and gold with blue panels are carried overhead. At centre, a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl wears a large gold necklace and a long red-and-white garland, with a dark head covering; a figure in a white shawl beside him holds a ceremonial staff. Women in orange and white saris carry brass kalashas adorned with flowers, and devotees in white crowd around. Red and orange flags rise at left.2016-07-19A photograph of a festival procession along a paved path. Many people in white dhotis with gold borders and orange or saffron clothing line both sides, while large pink, yellow and green parasols (umbrellas) are held overhead. Young boys bare-chested in white dhotis with thread garlands stand in the foreground, and a sweeping line of devotees in orange, red and yellow reaches toward a central figure in a red-brown robe with a long white garland and an orange-clothed attendant, with a dark car behind. The scene is outdoors among palm trees. a person is the central figure in the red-brown robe with a long white garland, shown as a processional honoree; appearance cues are limited, so this is uncertain.2016-12-03A festive outdoor procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with a large crowd. Many colourful umbrellas in red, pink, orange, yellow and green are raised overhead, and palm trees and greenery frame the scene. At centre, a man in a deep maroon robe and maroon turban wears a long white flower garland and walks forward, flanked by men in saffron-orange dhotis and robes. Women in orange and red saris, some with rudraksha malas, stand near the front, and bare-chested men in orange cloth and white-clad devotees surround the procession. A young boy in white leans in at the lower right. The crowd numbers well over twenty people, with many more visible in the background.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with trees. Many devotees surround a central figure in the middle of the frame, who wears a saffron-orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial garland; the central figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance and is shown in a procession role. Women in red, orange, green and pink saris and sleeved blouses fill the foreground, many with tilak and flowers in their hair. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk beside them, some carrying drums and a large drum in the lower right. Above the crowd, several ornate umbrellas in pink, yellow, red and purple fabric are held aloft, and a cameraman in a white dhoti films from the lower right. Crowd count is well above one hundred.2016-12-03