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A procession on a paved path lined with palm trees under bright sunlight. At the centre, a bearded man in a deep orange-red dhoti and shawl wears a red-and-orange turban, a heavy gold pendant and a long garland of white flowers, and carries nothing in his hands. A white-and-gold ceremonial parasol with hanging golden fringe is held above him. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clothed attendants carry a silver tray with offerings, a long staff topped with a peacock-feather or silver finial, and rudraksha malas. A wall with a yellow tower and a tall signboard appear in the background. Several long-haired men in orange and white stand nearby.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A procession on a paved path under bright sun, with palm trees and a large white parasol above. At centre, a man in a rust-red turban, rust-red dhoti and a heavy garland of white flowers and gold ornaments walks forward, smiling, with a rudraksha mala and gold pendant. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold-striped borders and rudraksha malas carry trident staffs and ceremonial standards. Several figures in orange-saffron dhotis and mala garlands walk alongside. The scene suggests a ritual procession. Swamiji (probable) in the central figure, shown walking in procession with a red turban, garland and rudraksha mala.2016-12-23A procession on a paved path under a tree-lined sky, with a white ceremonial umbrella overhead. At the centre a bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, wearing a heavy white-and-pink flower garland and a large gold pendant, raises one hand in greeting. Around him, men and women in white and cream dhotis and saris with gold borders carry tall silver staffs topped with trident-shaped finials, and orange-clad men with rudraksha malas walk alongside. A man at the right wears a white dhoti with gold borders and a long rudraksha mala. Palm trees and a tall decorated pole are visible in the background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A procession on a paved path lined with trees. At centre, a bearded man in a saffron-orange turban and orange-red robes wears a heavy gold necklace, a large floral garland of white and pink flowers, and a rudraksha mala. He raises his right hand in greeting. Behind him, a long-handled ceremonial staff and an orange umbrella-style canopy are visible. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk alongside, one holding a trident-tipped staff, and a shirtless man in an orange dhoti wears a beaded necklace. The overall scene is a ceremonial procession.2016-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a sunlit paved path beside a white tent wall. A central figure in a deep maroon robe, a maroon turban, a long multi-strand gold and flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot-to-sandal in the middle, flanked by attendants. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies carry rudraksha malas, and men in orange-saffron cloth walk alongside. A golden ceremonial umbrella with tassels rises above the group, and one attendant carries a golden tray or vessel. Probable Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears a maroon turban, layered gold and flower garlands, rudraksha mala and ornate gold ceremonial dress while leading the procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor procession under a white canopy along a paved path lined with green foliage. A bearded man in the centre wears a rust-red turban, a red-brown robe, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces and a white flower garland, and walks barefoot carrying a small staff. Around him, saffron-clad attendants with white forehead markings and gold-bordered cloth carry yellow flowers and an ornate gold-tipped staff. To the right, a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders wears a long rudraksha mala. Framed portrait cards sit on a striped table at left. Overlay text reads copyright notice. Probable Swamiji (probable) leads the procession, identified by his distinctive ornate red robe, layered gold ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha malas and turban.2016-12-23Outdoor procession scene in front of a decorated temple shrine with a deity murti visible in its niche. A man in the center wears an orange-red turban with a gold ornament, a red and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and an ornate gold pendant necklace over saffron-orange robes, eyes closed. Two assistants in white dhotis hold a large gold-handled ceremonial umbrella and a red parasol above him. Other attendants in saffron and white dhotis stand nearby, one holding a plantain-leaf offering. Colourful striped and tasselled canopy decorations hang overhead. Presentation matches several distinctive ceremonial cues, so this is a person appearance in person.2016-10-08A procession in an outdoor courtyard under bright sun. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and gold necklaces wears long garlands of yellow and pink flowers and walks between attendants. Above him an ornate golden parasol with red, green and multicoloured tassels is held aloft by a young sadhu in saffron-orange cloth. Other saffron-clad attendants with rudraksha malas walk alongside, one carrying a round gold ceremonial fan, and a man in a red turban and a woman with a crown-like headpiece are visible behind. Corrugated roofing, a concrete wall and palm trees frame the scene. Eleven people are visible.2017-12-30June 07 20162016-06-07Outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm and leafy trees under bright sunlight. A bearded man in the centre wears a rust-brown turban with a gold ornament, a rust-brown robe, multiple gold and pearl-style necklaces, a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and raises his hand in blessing. Around him walk men and women in white dhotis and saris with gold borders, some holding long silver-tipped staffs and a trident, and younger men in saffron-orange cloth with gold necklaces. A large ceremonial umbrella with decorative fringe is held above the group, and a flower-bedecked staff is visible at the right. The scene looks like a religious procession. a person: the centre figure's turban, saffron-brown robe, layered garlands and ornate gold jewellery are consistent with the page's description of a person's celebration.2016-12-23