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A dense crowd at an outdoor procession in warm evening light. Large polished silver staffs with ornate finials, one topped by a trident, rise above the heads. A woman in an orange headwrap and orange-gold garland smiles beside a man in a deep orange turban. A shaved-headed man in orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala, and a bald figure in white with a pink shawl and black beads stands in the foreground.

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May 05 20162016-05-05February 12 20132013-02-12Outdoor procession scene under a red and gold canopy with tasselled fringe, a golden trident-topped staff and floral garlands overhead. A central figure in orange robes, an orange turban, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold ceremonial chain smiles and stands beside a shaven-headed man in orange robes. Two orange-clad men stand at right, and a crowd in white and orange clothing surrounds them, several holding golden staffs and a trident-shaped staff. The central figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate adornments, which is a probable match for a person in a procession setting, though the image is not conclusive.2007-02-02February 12 20132013-02-12May 05 20162016-05-05May 01 20162016-05-01Dense outdoor procession crowd at dusk with many devotees pressing forward. At center, a figure in a saffron-orange turban and rust-orange robe wears a large marigold garland with white flower strands, gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, and is flanked by men in matching saffron-orange robes. Right foreground, a man in a dark uniform cap holds a silver trident staff. Upper right, silver tridents and raised orange flags appear above the crowd. a person: the central figure shows several cues — orange turban, marigold garland and layered ceremonial necklaces — and is described as a candidate by the page; identity uncertain from appearance alone.2013-02-12A photo of a crowded ceremonial gathering under a decorated canopy with a large silver trident mounted on the right. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban and matching robe, with a sandalwood mark on his forehead and orange marigold garlands around his neck, is embraced by a man in an orange robe and red knit cap who wears glasses and a red shawl. Others in orange and saffron robes and turbans crowd close; a bearded man in a red shirt stands at right and a figure in a light orange turban at far right. Silver ritual vessels and ornate silver fittings are visible behind them.2013-02-12April 22 20162016-04-22Night photograph of a procession at a temple-like setting lit by bright lamps. A smiling man in a maroon turban, maroon wrap and long gold-and-brown beaded necklace is walking between two men in saffron-orange robes; the man in orange on the left has a shaved head and a dark rudraksha mala. On the right, a man in saffron clothing with gold necklaces holds a tall silver ceremonial staff topped with a finial. Other people in orange and white clothing with white forehead markings stand behind. The bearded man in maroon has a brown beaded necklace and a turban; the group looks cheerful.2016-05-10November 16 20152015-11-16February 12 20132013-02-12