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A photograph of a festive procession inside a decorated tent with striped and floral canopy. At centre, a bearded man in a deep maroon-red turban and reddish-brown garments wears a heavy gold necklace and a white flower garland, smiling and gesturing with raised hands as he walks barefoot. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand beside a man in white dhoti with gold border and a woman in a red and white sari. On the right, a bare-chested attendant holds a brass vessel adorned with yellow marigolds and a silver-decorated face mask. An older bearded man in saffron stands behind. a person's appearance cues: a maroon turban, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha-style adornment, but the figure's identity remains uncertain.

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A photograph of a festive procession under a tented pavilion with leafy decorations and a silver-and-gold umbrella overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a red-and-maroon turban and heavy gold necklaces with a white floral garland smiles broadly and extends his hand to a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border. Around them, men in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, a bare-chested attendant on the right, and older men in white and saffron stand close together.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a procession inside a decorated tent with orange and red canopy fabric and hanging garlands. At the centre, a smiling bearded man wears a deep maroon turban, a heavy gold necklace with large pendants, and a long white and red flower garland, with a dark maroon robe. A man on the left in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala walks beside him, and a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth stands on the right. Other people in orange and white robes, some with rudraksha malas, follow along a red carpet. a person is identified by the turban, ornate gold ornaments and garland cues of the central figure.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A procession walks down a red carpet under a white tent canopy at a ceremonial event. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red dhoti and shawl wears a red turban, a heavy gold necklace, layered garlands of white flowers and a single pink-and-white garland, and gold bangles. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron shawls walk in step, some wearing rudraksha malas. An older bearded man in orange robes walks beside a turbaned man in saffron. To the right, a shaven-headed young man in a red-saffron cloth wears a long orange garland and bead malas. Women in saffron and yellow saris, and men in yellow dhotis, stand or walk along the carpet, with potted trees and gold decorations in the background.2016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial procession under a decorated canopy with flower garlands and banana leaves. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red crown-like turban and rust-red dhoti-style robe wears a long multi-strand gold necklace and a large white-and-pink flower garland; a person candidate by the red turban, ornate gold jewellery and flower garland, with the appearance uncertain. He walks forward smiling, his right hand raised. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas hold his hand and stand close; one bare-chested man wears a rust shawl and rudraksha beads, and a shaved-headed man in an orange-and-rust wrap stands in front. A cameraman with a camera on his shoulder is at the left, and spectators in shirts stand at the right edge.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.2016-12-03A procession under a white tent with a red carpet. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown ochre robe wears a crown-like turban, a thick white and yellow flower garland, gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, with hands folded and a smile; a gold-tipped staff and a decorated umbrella stand above him. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-clad sannyasis walk around him, and on the right, a shaved-headed attendant in ochre cloth and beads watches. In the background, priests in white sit before brass lamps, flower-filled baskets and a decorated altar. Full ritual procession.2016-12-23A festival procession under a decorated pandal hung with colourful streamers and flower garlands. A central bearded man wears a maroon turban, a long white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces and a saffron-orange robe, smiling as he walks beneath an ornate silver umbrella. Around him, a woman in a gold-bordered white sari and other devotees in orange and saffron clothing move in the procession, some wearing rudraksha malas. Hanging lamps and brass items are visible overhead.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23