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Outdoor photograph of a procession arrival beside a dark SUV. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-orange turban and orange robes receives a garland of pink and white flowers from a person with grey hair in orange clothing, while others in saffron and white steady him. Behind them, ceremonial silver-and-white umbrellas and a tall trident-topped staff rise above a crowd of devotees in orange and white. A young man in white dhoti with a red tilak stands to the right, and a sadhu with white-striped forehead and orange robes stands nearby. Red umbrellas and a red wall sit in the background.

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A photograph of a street arrival beside a dark SUV with its rear door open. A central figure in an orange-red turban, ornate gold necklaces, bangles and rudraksha beads stands with a white-and-pink garland at the neck while attendants adjust it. A woman with long grey hair in an orange sari fastens or lifts the garland at his shoulder. A bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a red tilak assists nearby. On the right, a young man in orange robes with rudraksha mala and a trident emblem holds a camera and smartphone. Umbrellas in red, yellow and blue, and a decorated silver umbrella, shade a crowd of devotees behind. a person cues: the central figure wears ornate gold jewellery, a crown-like turban and a shawl; identity is unsure from appearance alone.2016-12-03A photograph of a crowded outdoor procession scene under a white ornate umbrella with hanging decorative pendants and several colourful umbrellas overhead. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robes, seen from behind with grey-streaked hair, is having a long pink-and-white flower garland placed over his head by a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a bare upper body and gold bracelets. Behind him stands a bearded man in white ritual dress with an orange sash. To the right, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha malas and a red bindi, holding a smartphone, stands beside a camera operator. A black car is parked at left and a man in orange robes with white ash markings stands at the far left. Several other devotees in orange and white are visible. The visible a person candidate is the central figure in the turban; his face is not shown clearly, so identity is uncertain.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor photo of a procession at a festival: a figure in a rust-orange turban and layered gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, with a pink-and-white garland around the neck, stands beside a dark car as people in saffron and white dhotis attend to him. A woman with grey hair in a saffron shawl bows forward in the foreground. A man in a saffron top holds a camera, and a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti holds a garland. Colourful umbrellas, a silver umbrella canopy and a trident-shaped ornament are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned figure has a turban and gold necklaces; identity is appearance-based only.2016-12-03Outdoor procession scene on a paved path under umbrellas and a canopy. A central figure in an orange-red turban, long dark beard, layered gold necklaces and a pink-and-white flower garland is being received beside an open black car door. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-clad devotees surround him, one man in white with a red tilak helping adjust the garland. A videographer with a camera on the right records the scene, and a trishul is visible in the background.2016-12-03Outdoor procession scene at a temple-like street with a silver ceremonial umbrella and colourful umbrellas overhead. A central figure in a rust-orange turban with a crest, layered gold and bead necklaces, and rudraksha malas stands beside a dark car, receiving a long garland of pink roses and white flowers held by a devotee in a red-orange robe on the left. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls carry a silver staff and a large ceremonial trident. A woman in rust-orange with a braided crown and beaded malas and a photographer with a camera stand at the right. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears saffron-orange turban and ornate gold necklaces with rudraksha malas, a distinctive ceremonial presentation.2016-12-03A photograph of a procession arrival outside a car beside a dark vehicle. A central figure wears a rust-brown turban, a heavy gold necklace with pendants, a pink and white flower garland, bangles and a brown-red robe, with hands folded in front. Behind him a man in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body applies white markings to his arm, while another man in an orange-brown robe holds a rudraksha mala and a camera operator in orange-brown clothing films with a professional video camera. Colourful umbrellas and a white ornate parasol stand above, with red flowers at lower left and other devotees in white clothes behind.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03An outdoor photo of a bearded man in a deep maroon turban with a crescent ornament, wearing a pink and white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant, smiling and raising a hand in greeting beside an open dark car. Behind him stands a white umbrella with decorative hangings, and a silver trident-topped staff is held nearby. Around him are men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies with white body markings, some wearing rudraksha malas, plus a man in orange-red robes and a bearded man in white. A camera rig is visible at right and palm trees and a red railing appear in the background. a person: the turbaned man in the flower garland and gold jewellery is the central figure being welcomed, as indicated by the umbrella, staff and attendants.2016-12-03April 18 20162016-04-18A photograph of an outdoor arrival at a ceremony. A man in the centre wears a rust-orange turban, an ochre-brown robe, and layered gold necklaces with a large pendant, and stands beside a dark grey car. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a sacred thread holds a long-handled umbrella or canopy pole. On the right, a grey-haired woman in orange clothing holds a garland of pink lotus flowers and white jasmine, with rudraksha beads visible. A young man in the left foreground wears a bare-shouldered wrap. The a person identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the figure is described by role as a turbaned, gold-adorned person being received.2016-12-03A procession on a paved path under trees. A bearded man with a red-and-gold turban and rust-red robe, wearing a large beaded mala, gold necklaces and a pink-and-white flower garland, walks forward, followed by attendants. A white ceremonial umbrella is held above him, and a yellow umbrella is visible at upper right. Men in orange and saffron garments and white dhotis with gold borders line the way, and women in green and pink saris stand along the left. A dark car is parked behind the crowd and a trident stands at upper left. The central figure shows probable Swamiji cues: a red turban, a large rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces, and he is in procession under a ceremonial umbrella.2016-12-03