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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a canopy decorated with white and red flower garlands and green leaves. In the centre, a figure seen from behind wears a red-orange turban, long swept-back black hair, a white flower garland, a red-orange sash and gold armbands; he appears to be a person, with the long hair and turban as cues, though his face is not visible. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts wear rudraksha malas and stand attentively. A man in white with a red-brown sash and a flower garland stands at right beside an umbrella-like parasol with a silver handle and a brass kalasha. In the foreground, a woman in a red-orange sari with a white dot on her forehead holds a brass horn-like instrument. Attendees raise their hands in greeting at the upper right.

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A hazy outdoor ceremony under a canopy decorated with white and red flower garlands, banana leaves and gold foliage. At the centre stands a bearded man in a red-and-maroon turban with a gold-and-white garland and heavy gold chest ornaments, a rudraksha mala at his chest. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand, one with hands folded. In the foreground a drummer in orange-red cloth and gold necklaces plays a large silver drum. Women in maroon and orange saris with dark beads and red kumkum stand nearby, and a trident is visible at right. a person is the bearded man centrally placed in the red turban and gold ornaments; the scene reads as a temple or celebration procession with devotees present.2016-12-23Outdoor ceremonial gathering under a decorated canopy with banana leaves and white flower garlands. A central figure with long dreadlocked black hair, a rust-orange wrap and a flower garland stands barefoot on a red carpet, holding a trident-topped staff, with a decorative metal kalasha or crown visible at right. Surrounding men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies, one with tripundra and a rudraksha mala, stand attentively. Saffron-robed sadhus stand nearby, a cameraman films at left, and devotees at right fold their hands in namaskar. Crowd of roughly two dozen visible people.2016-12-23December 12 20162016-12-12A festive outdoor ceremony under a decorated white tent with golden foliage trees, banana leaves and colourful hanging festoons. A central man wears a maroon-orange turban, a long white garland and an orange-brown robe, and stands beneath a silver ceremonial parasol with a trident-topped staff. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas gather, some bare-chested with sandalwood markings. A cameraman with a video camera films at the right edge. a person is the central figure in the orange-brown robe, turban and garland, shown in person, with the parasol and trident marking him as the honoured person of the procession.2016-12-23A procession at a temple-like setting. A central figure with long matted locks, a gold crown-like ornament on the head, red-and-gold beaded garland, heavy gold necklace and rudraksha mala, wearing a rust-brown robe, walks holding a silver staff. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas flank him, one in orange garments carries a brass kalasha-type vessel, and a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella and a bell stand behind. Several onlookers are visible at the right and bottom. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long hair swept upward, a crown, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha mala cues, and the page indicates Swamiji is present.2016-07-19December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a festive procession inside a decorated tent with striped and floral canopy. At centre, a bearded man in a deep maroon-red turban and reddish-brown garments wears a heavy gold necklace and a white flower garland, smiling and gesturing with raised hands as he walks barefoot. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand beside a man in white dhoti with gold border and a woman in a red and white sari. On the right, a bare-chested attendant holds a brass vessel adorned with yellow marigolds and a silver-decorated face mask. An older bearded man in saffron stands behind. a person's appearance cues: a maroon turban, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha-style adornment, but the figure's identity remains uncertain.2016-12-23A procession outdoors under a red and white tent canopy. At centre, a man in a rust-red saffron robe with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks forward, smiling, with a white tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a yellow staff raised overhead. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and red-brown robes walk, and a woman in a red sari carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings. A probable Swamiji is present, shown by the saffron robe, garland, rudraksha and long hair. Visible crowd members stand behind and around the procession.2017-03-11December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor procession in a crowded street with a pink temple gateway and orange-painted walls behind. A central man in a maroon-red turban and rust-brown robe, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace and a garland of white and red flowers, walks forward with a smiling expression; the figure has the appearance of a person, with his distinctive turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace. Around him, men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders and gold necklaces clasp hands and gesture; one holds a trident-topped staff. Red flags and a green-and-cream umbrella are visible among spectators on the wall above. Several people are partially visible at the edges of the frame.2016-05-21Outdoor 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.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23