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Night procession under a white tent hung with colourful tassels and paper lanterns, with string lights overhead. A bearded man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a fresh garland and gold necklace, walks with palms pressed together while a white-umbrella bearer holds a white canopy above him. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad devotees follow, one playing a large drum. On the right, a performer in an elaborate red and orange headdress and floral garlands carries ritual items. Colourful umbrellas and staffs lie in the foreground beside a white sack. Several Caucasian and Indian devotees stand in the background.

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Evening outdoor procession under a white tent hung with colourful lanterns and strings of lights. A central figure in a rust-orange robe with a long garland of white flowers and a gold-patterned headdress stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a white ceremonial parasol. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange cloths play a drum and walk in procession, while a performer in ornate red, green and gold costume with a feathered headdress and a large floral garland stands at right, and another brightly costumed figure in a tall plumed headdress is near the right edge. Umbrellas, staves and offering bundles lie on a red cloth in the foreground, with plastic chairs at the right.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copiesDecember 09 20162016-12-09Night procession under a white and red tent decorated with colourful striped banners, paper lanterns and string lights. A central figure with a crown-like gold headpiece, long beaded necklaces and a red-brown shawl holds his hands together in namaste while a white parasol is carried above him. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad drummers accompany him; a bare-chested man with long hair and a green loincloth walks at right. Floral garlands, a kalasha-style pot and ritual trays are visible, with a carried staff and offerings in the lower left. The figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference through cues such as the swept-back crown, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned shawl, so this is a probable appearance-based identification in procession.2016-12-09 +1 copiesEvening procession under a white canopy strung with colourful hanging lanterns and fairy lights. A central figure with a long beard and orange-red robes, wearing a large garland and a gold chain, stands with palms joined, while a white-umbrella carrier in white dhoti holds a tall white parasol above him. Men in white dhotis and orange-saffron cloths walk around, one playing a large drum. On the right a costumed figure in headdress and a decorative carved mask stands among the crowd. In the foreground are stacks of colourful umbrellas and staves, a white sack, and empty black chairs with red cushions. Near the ceiling and around the procession, a number of people are visible, with several more in the background.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession at an outdoor pavilion strung with coloured lights and hanging decorations. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a red-and-gold turban, wearing a long flower garland and a leopard-print shawl, holds his palms together in anjali. Behind him a white parasol is raised. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron shawls walk alongside women in orange and yellow saris; a drummer plays a drum and a man at right has long hair and a green wrap. A figure in a striped costume stands in the background. Ceremonial items, a basket of flowers and a white cloth bag lie in the foreground, indicating a ritual procession. The bearded central figure wears distinctive saffron-orange clothing and a turban, with the page noting a person's presence, but the appearance is uncertain, so this is a role description only.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night-time procession on a paved courtyard under a tented canopy strung with coloured lights and hanging decorations. Ornate umbrellas lead: a blue sequined one, a yellow fringed one and a multicoloured striped one. Several women in saris and white and orange robes walk at the front, one holding a yellow umbrella. Behind them, drummers in orange dhotis and bare-chested men in white dhotis carry round frame drums. A kneeling photographer in white clothes photographs the procession at right, and a few people in white and orange stand along the edge. A colourful decorated pole stands at the far right.2016-12-07November 12 20162016-11-12A festive procession under a tented pavilion with colourful hanging decorations and many ornate umbrellas in red, orange, yellow and pink. In the centre, a man in a red-and-white turban and a long-haired attendant in dark red cloth walk barefoot, while a bearded man in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body carries a tray of flowers and fruit near a white umbrella. Several people in saffron and rust-red robes with rudraksha beads stand with hands folded in devotion. Men and women in white and orange clothing line the path, and a camera operator with a tripod stands at the left edge.2016-12-03