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A photograph of a ritual procession outdoors under trees. In the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red turban with a pearl and gold ornament, a gold and white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, a gold pendant and matching armbands stands with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind him, a white-bearded elderly man in orange robes and glasses stands beside another figure in orange. On the left, a young man with a painted forehead and red-and-gold rudraksha malas holds a silver tray of flowers and offerings. Men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the right. a person (saffron/maroon turban, ornate gold garland and jewellery, central role in the procession) is shown in person.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A festival procession outdoors under trees. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown turban with a white flower ornament, eyes closed and smiling, hands pressed together in namaste. He wears layered gold necklaces, a white and red flower garland, a large gold pendant and gold armbands over a brown robe. To the left, a young man with white tilak marks holds a brass tray of flowers and an oil lamp, while an elderly man in an orange robe and glasses stands beside him. Behind, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded malas raise their hands.2016-12-23 +1 copiesA procession of devotees in temple attire walks outdoors beneath a leafy tree. In the foreground a bearded man on the right wears a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a rust-red shawl, a heavy gold necklace and a long white and red flower garland, with hands pressed together in greeting. Two young men on the left carry silver trays of flowers and fruit; they wear orange dhotis, gold-coloured beaded necklaces and earrings. Behind them an older man with a white beard and glasses wears an orange robe with a vibhuti forehead mark. Other people in white dhotis and orange garments fill the background, and a man on the far left has painted white markings on his face and chest.2016-12-23Outdoor procession under tall shade trees. A central figure in a rust-red turban with a gold ornament and white flower spray, long dark hair, full beard and gold necklaces with white and red floral garlands, eyes closed, hands pressed together in prayer, wearing a red-brown shawl and gold armbands. Around him, people in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis with yellow borders carry silver staffs with ornate finials; a young man at left wears rudraksha beads and a gold chest pendant and holds a silver tray of flowers. Several others stand in the crowd.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ceremony under a large leafy tree. A central man with closed eyes and hands pressed together in namaste wears a rust-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a red-brown shawl, multiple strands of white flower garlands and heavy gold necklaces, and gold armbands. Beside him, a young attendant with white ash markings and an orange-brown shawl holds a silver tray of purple flowers. Around them, men in white and saffron-toned dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand in the gathering. The identity of the central figure is uncertain from appearance, so he is described by role only.2016-12-23Outdoor ritual procession under green trees with many people in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls, some with sacred ash and tilak markings and beaded rudraksha malas. In the centre, a man in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament and a long dark beard stands holding a silver handbell and a small silver ritual vessel, with a thick white flower garland and layered gold necklaces. Beside him, a young man with white ash marks on his face and bare chest holds a silver vessel and presses his palms together. On the left, young attendants carry trays of flowers, and a microphone is visible. A man in a rust-red turban with a silver ornament stands at the centre, with a heavy floral garland and gold necklaces, drawing attention among the attendants. The scene resembles a temple procession or puja.2016-12-23Outdoor procession under trees with a central man standing with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, long dark hair falling down his back, full beard, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulder, layered gold and multicolour bead necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a rudraksha-style mala. Around him, attendants in orange cloths and gold necklaces carry plates of flowers and offerings, and a tall ceremonial staff with a trident-like finial rises at right. Light filters through green foliage.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23