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A convertible silver car with its top down moves past a red-walled compound during a procession. A bearded man in a maroon turban with silver ornament, heavy gold and beaded necklaces, and a bangle on his wrist sits in the passenger seat, one hand raised to his cheek. Behind the car, a row of men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls with rudraksha-style garlands stand holding ceremonial staffs with yellow and white streamers. A woman in a teal sari stands at left, and marigold garlands and green leaves are draped over the car's door sill. Appearance-based candidate present in the car, consistent with a person given the turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, though the face is not used for identification.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A silver convertible car with its top down is parked beside a red brick wall decorated with hanging strings and a flower garland on the bumper. In the front seats, a man wearing a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a heavy gold necklace and a bead garland sits on the passenger side with his hand near his face, while a second person in a white and gold dhoti with rudraksha beads sits at the wheel. Behind the car, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls with flower garlands stand watching.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor procession photo: a man in a white convertible car, seated in the rear right, wears a deep red-maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, layered gold and beaded necklaces with a large pendant, and bangles, and smiles with one hand raised to his chin. A driver in the front seat is partly visible. Behind the car, several men in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls, with rudraksha malas, walk beside ceremonial staffs topped with flags, and a woman in a turquoise sari stands at the left. A red brick wall with hanging decorations forms the backdrop, and marigold garlands lie on the car's bonnet. Swamiji (probable) is the turbaned passenger, identified by the crimson turban, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and bangles, with a role as the honoured rider of the procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A procession outdoors on a sunny day, with a white convertible car at the centre. In the front seat on the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and white tripundra markings on his forehead and arms sits at the steering wheel. In the back seat, a man wearing a rust-orange turban, a rudraksha mala, a white flower garland and ornate gold chains sits upright with hands joined near his chest. Behind the car, women in orange and yellow saris and men in white dhotis carry staffs and walk in a line, many wearing rudraksha malas. The page excerpt describes the 40th Avatardinotsava in Bengaluru, but the image shows only the procession and no readable event banner.2016-12-23A photograph of a white convertible car in a procession. In the rear seat a bearded man wears an orange-red turban, a white flower garland and gold necklaces. In the front passenger seat an older man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala and white vibhuti stripes on his forehead and arms sits beside the driver. A line of women in saffron and gold saris and young men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas follow behind, some holding ceremonial staffs. Colourful flower garlands rest on the car's bonnet.2016-12-23