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A photograph of a procession under a tent with red carpet. At centre, a figure in a rust-orange turban, orange-red robe and a long rudraksha mala walks forward, while a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with gold border and a red sash stands beside. Men in white dhotis with gold borders, gold necklaces and red sashes surround them, and an orange ceremonial umbrella with beaded fringe hangs overhead. Background shows red and gold drapery and decorated stalls.

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April 21 20162016-04-21 +1 copiesApril 21 20162016-04-21April 21 20162016-04-21Outdoor procession on a concrete ground beside a large tent structure with stacked orange chairs at right. In the centre, a smiling man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl wears a thick golden-brown beaded necklace and a deep red turban, and walks forward. Behind him, a long-haired man in a white dhoti with gold borders holds a tall curved orange-handled staff and wears a rudraksha mala. Several men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk alongside, and men in white robes and red shawls, plus a few women and children in colourful saris, move through the crowd. a person cues: a deep red turban, a thick golden-brown beaded necklace and a rust-orange robe with gold borders in the processional lead position.2015-07-25April 21 20162016-04-21April 25 20162016-04-25Photograph of a procession inside a white tented hall with a green carpet and a red carpet runner. At centre, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes, a thick gold-and-beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala, with sandalwood tilak on his forehead, raises one hand in greeting while holding a tall red staff topped with a crystal canopy and a gold finial. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare shoulders walk in step, several wearing rudraksha malas and gold necklaces; others in orange and red robes walk behind. Overhead are tent lights and cooling units.2016-04-17A procession inside a hall with a green floor. In the centre, a smiling man with swept-back dark hair and a tilak wears a rust-orange robe, a rudraksha mala with a gold ceremonial necklace, and holds a red staff topped with a golden finial. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk, some carrying a red staff and one with a bare chest and gold armband. Behind them stand people in saffron-orange robes, drums and cloth bundles are visible on the right, and the background shows a gilded panel and white-walled stage area. Presentation cues for the central figure are distinctive, so this is a person in person.2016-04-17 +1 copiesJune 05 20122012-06-05Photograph of a procession of saffron and maroon-robed sadhus walking barefoot under a decorated tent canopy with gold-patterned fabric and string lights. In the foreground, a man in a maroon robe and red turban with a gold crescent ornament wears heavy gold necklaces, bangles and an armlet, walking beside a white-clad man holding a tall silver staff with a gold-banded white dhoti and tilak. Behind them, bald and shaven-headed sadhus in maroon and orange carry rudraksha malas and gold chains. On the right, a woman in an orange shawl with rudraksha beads walks with a woman in pale orange. Several people are visible, and no identifiable a person candidate is established from appearance.2016-05-11A photograph inside a large open tent with red and orange drapes, where a procession or ritual procession is taking place on a red carpet. In the centre, a man in an orange turban, orange robe and a long brown rudraksha mala gestures with his right hand, smiling. a person: the centred figure wears an orange turban, saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and gold necklaces holds a tall silver staff. Another man in white with gold border and beaded necklaces stands to the right, and a woman in orange sari with gold necklace stands further right. Behind them, orange-clad attendants, a decorated palanquin-like canopy and deity displays are visible.2016-04-24A photograph of a crowded indoor gathering. In the centre, a man in a red-maroon turban and maroon-and-gold dress with heavy gold bead necklaces and a golden-brown beaded garland stands with a gold-bordered wrap, bending slightly forward and handling a small orange-red cord or thread. Beside him, a younger man in a white dhoti with gold border, brown beaded necklaces and a gold pendant holds the other end. Behind them, men in orange and saffron robes, one with a long grey beard and one with a shaved head, stand among onlookers, some holding phones. A framed deity picture with garlands hangs on the wall behind.2015-09-11 +1 copies