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Night procession with a lit torch and a silver-finialed parasol. Two orange-robed sannyasis walk barefoot at the centre; the left one gestures with an open hand toward the other, who has a shaved head. Two women on the left in deep maroon sarees with gold borders hold silver staffs, and two men in maroon dhotis walk on the right, one with a rudraksha mala. A tractor-drawn cart with a flower garland and a second parasol stands behind, and a crowd watches in the dark.

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A nighttime procession at a temple-like setting, lit by flaming torches and a ceremonial umbrella. A man in the centre wears a deep maroon silk dhoti-style garment with gold-edged border, a rudraksha mala draped over his neck, and a red-and-white forehead mark, walking beneath an ornate silver umbrella with a teal canopy. Two men to his left wear saffron-orange robes and walk alongside him, one gesturing with his hand. On the right, a shaven-headed man in maroon and orange robes with a rudraksha garland stands near attendants in white dhotis. Behind them, a decorated palanquin or ratha with flames and a crowd of onlookers in the dark background.2013-11-21A night procession on a dirt path, with many saffron and orange-robed sannyasis carrying ceremonial standards, a silver umbrella and a lit oil lamp in a metal bowl. At the centre a barefoot man in a maroon-red dhoti and wrap wears a long white and red flower garland, a gold pendant and a maroon turban-style cap, and walks with his hands together. Several attendants have white vertical tilaka marks and rudraksha malas, and one holds a torch. Brass and flag-like banners with peacock-feather motifs and trident emblems fill the background. Visible cues are a garland, crown-like headwear, gold jewellery and the procession setting, but the central man's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2013-11-17A night procession of many saffron-robed devotees and ashramites walks past a silver umbrella held aloft on a pole, with orange and gold ceremonial flags and trident-topped standards around them. At centre, a bare-chested man in a deep red-orange dhoti wears a long white and marigold garland and a red-and-gold cap, and holds up a lit oil lamp flame in one hand. Beside him, a figure in an ornate silver-and-gold crown with rudraksha beads and gold necklaces receives the flame. Women in dark red silk saris and ashram attendants in orange robes surround them, with many people lit only by the flame and dark background.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17Night procession on bare ground with saffron-robed devotees in orange and maroon garments carrying trishul staffs, a silver umbrella canopy and ornate triangular banners. A central man in a maroon dhoti with a bare upper body wears a white and orange garland, rudraksha beads and a red turban, hands joined before him. Beside him a man in a tall ornate headdress holds a lit flame in a flat metal vessel. A woman in a deep maroon sari with a dark shoulder bag stands at left, watching the procession. Several monks in orange robes stand behind holding bowls and joined palms.2013-11-17Night procession on a dirt path with a crowd of saffron-robed men and women. In the centre, a man wears a maroon turban-style cap, a bare upper body with a red-and-gold wrap, a long flower garland of white and multicoloured blooms, and bangles, walking barefoot. Flanking him, a man in a dark patterned cylindrical cap and rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp, and others carry metal bowls and brass pots. Behind, decorated ceremonial banners on poles and attendants with rudraksha malas and white tilak marks follow, with trees and darkness behind.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17Night procession on a dirt path with saffron-clad devotees and priests, many with shaved heads and white tilak markings. In the centre, a man in a dark red-maroon dhoti and shawl wears a long garland of white and orange flowers and gold necklaces, walking barefoot. Beside him, a man in a tall silver-grey crown carries a brass oil lamp with a flame, and a shaved-headed devotee in orange holds a lamp as well. Silver-topped ceremonial parasols with orange and red panels rise above the group, and a woman in orange at right holds up a small device. The scene matches a karthigai deepam procession style event.2013-11-17Night procession on a dirt road with many people in red-maroon and orange robes. At centre, a man in a red-maroon garment wears a red turban-style cap, a long white and red flower garland and gold-toned necklaces, walking barefoot beside a silver ceremonial parasol held over him. Behind him, a man in orange cloth holds a lit flame near the procession. Attendants carry tall spears, a trident and a gold-toned staff with decorated banners, and women in red saris with rudraksha malas walk alongside, some holding small cards. A small lamp glows on the road in the foreground.2013-11-17A night procession on a dirt path. At centre, a shaved-headed man in a maroon-red dhoti and wrap walks barefoot, wearing a long garland of white and red flowers, gold necklaces and a red turban-like cap. Behind him, a line of men in orange and rust-coloured robes carry ceremonial staffs, a tall white-and-silver umbrella-style standard, and a flaming oil lamp in a metal dish. Several wear rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. A man at right holds a phone aloft. Ornate saffron banners and trident-topped poles are visible.2013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17November 17 20132013-11-17