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Outdoor procession on a paved path with many people in festive dress. A bearded man in a red-and-gold turban, a gold and beaded necklace, a white flower garland and an orange-and-maroon dhoti walks centre-frame holding a long staff, a person by appearance cues including the ornate turban and gold necklaces; a man in an orange dhoti walks behind him. Women in orange, red and green saris and a young man bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and orange dhoti move through the crowd. Multicoloured decorative umbrellas, some with gold fringe and tassels, are carried above. A metal building stands behind.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A festive procession moves along a paved path in front of a gold-ornamented temple structure on the right. Many devotees in orange and saffron saris and dhotis crowd the frame, with women in red and maroon saris and men in white shirts. Colourful parasols in purple, yellow, pink and red are raised overhead. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon turban and layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, wearing a white floral garland and holding a long staff, walks at the head of the group; the appearance-based cues of turban, ornate gold and rudraksha are consistent with a person leading the procession, while the photo itself does not establish identity. Several people in white and orange follow closely behind.2016-12-03A photograph of an outdoor procession on a paved path with a corrugated metal building behind. In the centre, a man wearing a rust-orange garment, a long orange-red headwrap, a heavy gold necklace and a thick white and pink flower garland walks forward holding a staff, with a shaved-headed attendant beside him in white. Around them, women wear colourful saris and salwar in red, orange, green and yellow, many with gold jewellery, and devotees in orange and saffron clothing carry a long staff and walk among decorated umbrellas in gold, purple, red and blue. On the right, a young man with long dreadlocks and a bare chest wears rudraksha beads and an orange cloth. The centrally placed man is an appearance-based a person candidate, marked by his flower garland, gold necklaces, saffron-orange clothing and head covering, leading the procession.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A festive procession moves along a paved lane lined with many colourful decorated umbrellas, some yellow, purple, red and blue. At centre, a man with long dark hair, a brown-red turban-like headdress, a large gold necklace and a long white floral garland walks holding a tall ceremonial staff; a probable Swamiji by appearance and ceremonial cues, flanked by devotees in orange robes. Women in saris and salwar kameez in red, orange, pink and lime green walk alongside, and a man in a white kurta follows. Shirtless men with rudraksha malas and orange cloths are at the right foreground. A corrugated-metal building stands behind.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A festive procession moves along a paved courtyard under decorated parasols with fringed canopies in red, yellow and purple. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wears a tall orange turban, a long white flower garland and layered gold necklaces, carrying a ceremonial staff, with an apparent a person candidate cue of ornate gold necklaces and turban; appearance is uncertain. Around him, women in orange and teal saris and rudraksha malas walk with devotees, a bare-chested young man wears an orange cloth and beaded mala, and a white-clad older man follows. Umbrellas, a building and onlookers complete the scene.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession under a bright overcast sky, with a crowd of devotees walking along a dirt path between white tents and red-roofed buildings. In the centre, a bearded man in a deep maroon-brown dhoti and a white-and-gold flower garland, wearing a maroon turban and a heavy gold necklace, walks behind a tall silver staff. Above him, ornate ceremonial umbrellas with multicoloured fringed canopies are carried aloft. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and women in red, teal and yellow saris walk in procession, some with hands folded. To the right, a shirtless young man with curly hair and a rudraksha mala wears a purple dhoti. A white-clad man stands among the crowd. The scene suggests a ritual procession, possibly a Pada Puja, with ceremonial umbrellas and a staff-bearing leader.2016-12-03Outdoor procession on a paved path with a crowd of devotees on both sides. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown robe wears a heavy gold necklace and a white flower garland, holds a tall staff, and stands under a decorated white umbrella. Nearby, people in orange and saffron robes walk with a man in a white shirt and a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti. Women in red, green and yellow saris and ornaments line the path, and multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas fill the background beside a metal-roofed building.2016-12-03A procession moves along a dirt path past white tent walls and a red-roofed building, under many decorated parasols in yellow, blue, red and patterned fabrics. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe wears a bright white flower garland and a heavy gold necklace, and carries a tall staff; a crowned-style red and gold headwrap is visible. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and a bare-chested young man in a purple dhoti and rudraksha mala walk with a woman in a coral-red sari and women in green and teal saris. Several people carry parasols and staffs. The scene reads as a ritual procession with devotees in traditional dress.2016-12-03A festival procession on a dirt path under a grey sky, with palm trees behind. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red dhoti and a dark red turban walks forward, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a rudraksha mala, and a long pink-and-white flower garland, and holding a tall silver staff topped with a trident. Above him a large ornate umbrella with silver and red fringe is raised. Around him, women in red, green and gold sarees with rudraksha malas and flower garlands walk alongside, and bare-chested young men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha beads follow. Colourful decorated parasols in red, yellow and blue line the procession. Whether the central figure is a person is uncertain from appearance; he is described by his role as a procession leader with a trident staff.2016-12-03