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A 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.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A procession under a large multicoloured umbrella with fringed tassels on a pole. A bearded man in a rust-brown saffron robe, orange-and-red turban, layered gold necklaces and a garland of white and red flowers walks barefoot at the centre, holding the umbrella pole. Around him, shirtless young men in orange dhotis wear rudraksha malas, and a drummer in white dhoti and gold-trimmed cloth stands at the left. Women in white and blue saris and men in white kurtas with rust-orange shawls stand at the right with hands folded in greeting.2016-10-11December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of a procession on a paved courtyard under a open pavilion. At the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair wears a deep maroon-brown robe and a long garland of white flowers with red and green tassels, walking beneath a large ornate umbrella with multicoloured fringe panels. Beside him, drummers and attendants in orange and saffron dhotis and garments carry drums and a small kalasha-style object, and one man in white dhoti and shawl walks with them. Along the right, a large crowd of devotees in orange, red and maroon saris and kurtas stands with palms pressed together in respectful greeting. Colourful kolam rangoli patterns lie on the ground in the lower right corner, and a banner with a bird emblem hangs from the pavilion.2017-01-01October 11 20162016-10-11A 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.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A procession under a covered walkway with colourful hanging decorations and umbrellas. At the centre, a man with a red-and-gold turban and a long garland of white flowers wears a saffron-orange dhoti and a gold necklace, walking between attendants in orange and saffron cloth. Behind him, a tall canopy pole with a multicoloured fringed canopy is carried by attendants. Along both sides, devotees in white and cream clothes stand with palms pressed together in anjali. A man in a white shirt films with a camera on the left. Bare-chested priests in white dhotis with red sashes walk near the front. Palm trees and greenery are visible outside. The scene matches a ritual procession with a canopy and devotees greeting the central figure. Appearance-based cues are a turban, garland and saffron clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate walking in procession.2016-10-11A 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.2016-12-03October 08 20162016-10-08December 03 20162016-12-03A festive procession on a stone-paved path under a canopy of decorated umbrellas in red, pink and yellow with sequined fringes. At the centre a man with a dark beard wears a maroon turban, heavy gold necklaces and a white-and-pink garland, and carries a long staff, walking barefoot in a maroon dhoti. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange cloth, white dhotis and maroon shawls walk in step, and women in red, green and grey saris with gold jewellery line the path on the left. A young man in the foreground dances with his arms raised, bare-chested with rudraksha beads and an orange waist cloth. Tall umbrellas and palm-green foliage fill the background, with strings of lights overhead.2016-12-03