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A photo of a procession under a covered pavilion with colourful hanging decorations. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban with a crescent ornament wears a rust-red shawl, a gold necklace and a large floral garland; his appearance matches a person by cues of ornate gold jewellery and a garland of flowers, and he walks in procession. Around him, men in saffron and orange robes carry a long-handled ceremonial parasol, while others in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk alongside. Devotees in white, pink and light blue stand along the sides with palms pressed together in namaskar. A child in pink is held by an adult at the lower right.

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December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A procession moves along a paved courtyard under a canopy of hanging yellow and orange lanterns and tassels, with palm fronds and green trees behind. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe and a matching rust turban wears a thick gold necklace, a pink-and-white garland and a long flower garland, and carries a tall golden staff. Shirtless young men in orange dhotis and gold-bordered cloths walk beside him, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and a drummer in a red dhoti plays a drum at left. Along the right, devotees in white and orange shawls stand with palms pressed together in greeting. A yellow parasol and a woman in a purple sari appear behind the procession.2016-10-11August 02 20162016-08-02A photograph of a procession on a red carpet at an outdoor venue. A central bearded man in a brown robe and maroon turban wears a heavy gold necklace, a long floral garland and a rudraksha mala, and raises one hand in a gesture. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad sadhus move through the crowd, and several women in silk saris stand to the left. Palm trees and a metal fence are visible behind.2016-12-23A procession under a decorated tent with hanging colourful banners, lanterns and crystal chandeliers. At the centre a bearded man in a brown robe and a gold ornamented necklace, with a long pink-and-white garland and a brown headpiece, smiles and raises his hand in greeting. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk with white-painted forehead markings; one bare-chested man wears white markings on his body. A man in a white dhoti with a golden border runs at left, and an older man in glasses at right holds his hands in anjali. A decorated palanquin canopy and offering trays with flowers appear in the background.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A procession at an outdoor temple-style pavilion with colourful striped canopies and painted pillars. A bearded man in a red and gold shawl, orange-brown dhoti, heavy gold necklaces and a red turban walks centre-frame as a sannyasi-style figure, followed by men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas. A white parasol with a silver finial is held over the procession. Devotees with folded hands stand along the left side, many women in saris and kurtas watching, and a cameraman films at left. The procession appears to be moving ceremonially through the courtyard.2016-12-14Outdoor procession on a brick-paved courtyard under ornate umbrellas (chatras) with fringed green, red and gold canopies. A bare-chested man with long, swept-back black hair wears a rust-brown dhoti-style cloth, a white and orange flower garland, and gold armbands; he stands with palms joined before a line of devotees. Behind him, bare-chested men in orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk beside white-clad people, a woman in a gold-green dress, and a woman in a white sari with a red shawl, all with hands folded in greeting. Trees and a sandy kolam or rangoli design appear on the ground. Page tags reference Navaratri and darshan, but no such event is legible in the image.2016-10-08December 23 20162016-12-23October 11 20162016-10-11December 23 20162016-12-23