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A festive outdoor procession moves along a paved stone path lined with a large crowd. At centre, a man in a red-brown dhoti and shawl wears a red turban, a long white garland and a gold necklace, and carries a staff; the robes and turban are not clearly the saffron-and-crown cues that would support a person identification, so his identity is uncertain. Behind him, bare-chested men in orange dhotis wear rudraksha malas, and a line of umbrellas in red, pink, yellow and orange with sequined trims shade the procession. Women in orange and red saris and white-clad attendants dance and reach toward the central figure, with leafy trees and palms behind.

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A festive procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with coconut palms and flowering trees, under a canopy of colourful decorated umbrellas in pink, yellow, red, orange and green. A central figure in a red-brown robe, with a large rudraksha-style necklace and a white flower garland, walks at the front of the procession. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange dhotis and sarees, some bare-chested, dance and clap, raising their hands. Women in orange, red and green sarees and children in orange and white clothing join the crowd, and a man in white kurta holds a long white cloth. Many people line the path, some filming with mobile phones. Festival and ashram procession imagery.2016-12-03A large outdoor procession moves along a paved path under tall trees, with a dense crowd of devotees on both sides. Many people carry ornate umbrellas in pink, purple, yellow and gold with fringed borders, held up over the procession. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long garland and beaded necklaces walks among bare-chested men in white dhotis and sannyasis in saffron. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala walks in the foreground, and a man in white with a red-and-white cloth leads a drummer carrying a drum. Many devotees have white and red forehead markings, and a decorated canopy with coloured streamers is visible in the background. The a person candidate is the saffron-robed central figure, but his appearance is only moderately distinctive, so this remains uncertain.2016-12-03A festive outdoor procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with a large crowd. Many colourful umbrellas in red, pink, orange, yellow and green are raised overhead, and palm trees and greenery frame the scene. At centre, a man in a deep maroon robe and maroon turban wears a long white flower garland and walks forward, flanked by men in saffron-orange dhotis and robes. Women in orange and red saris, some with rudraksha malas, stand near the front, and bare-chested men in orange cloth and white-clad devotees surround the procession. A young boy in white leans in at the lower right. The crowd numbers well over twenty people, with many more visible in the background.2016-12-03A procession on a stone-paved path under trees, with decorative hanging ornaments and large red and white ceremonial umbrellas overhead. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red robe with a red-orange turban, a large gold-and-white ceremonial necklace and a white flower garland walks forward while holding a tall trident (trishul). He is accompanied by men in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis, some with rudraksha malas and forehead markings, and women in colourful saris (pink, green, red) lining the path with raised hands. Children in red shirts stand at the right, and a man in white holds a red umbrella at far right. Ritual procession with trident-bearing leader.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession crowded with devotees under many decorated parasols with fringed, colourful canopies in pink, gold, red and teal. A central figure in a saffron-orange turban and ceremonial garlands stands among attendants in orange and white dhotis; the figure's appearance is not sufficiently distinctive to identify. Surrounding people include women in saris and salwar kameez, a bare-chested young man in orange, a woman in a blue top and a photographer with a camera at right. Palm trees and greenery frame the scene.2016-12-03A crowded outdoor procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with trees. Many participants hold large decorated umbrellas in red, orange, pink and green with fringed edges and ornate finials. Men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees with orange cloths walk among women in orange, red and blue saris and salwar kameez. A drummer in white dhoti and shirt plays a drum slung at his side. Participants carry bags and move in dense groups. No single person can be identified as a person from appearance here.2016-12-03A procession on a stone-paved path lined with women in red, orange, and green saris and men in orange dhotis, many with arms raised and dancing. A central figure in a deep red-brown robe and a long white flower garland walks forward, flanked by attendants in orange. Umbrellas in red, gold, and green stand overhead, with a tall ceremonial parasol behind, and trees frame the scene.2016-12-03A festive procession on a stone-paved path with a large crowd of devotees pressing in. A man with long swept-back dark hair and bare chest, wearing orange and gold dhoti, dances energetically with arms outstretched while others in orange and gold cloth dance nearby. Many women in red, orange and pink saris and salwar kameez clap and raise hands; some wear gold necklaces and bangles. Behind them a central figure in maroon-red robes, a large flower garland and gold necklaces stands holding a long staff, flanked by sannyasi-style attendants in saffron. Ornate pink, yellow and orange decorated umbrellas (chatras) are held aloft over the procession, with a palanquin-like setting and trees and tents in the background. Rudraksha malas are visible on several men. Some people in white kurtas stand among the crowd.2016-12-03A procession moves along a paved stone path under a grey sky, lined by a dense crowd. Women in orange, red and magenta saris stand at the left, some clapping or raising their hands. Ahead, a central figure in a long red-brown robe and a large white flower garland walks between attendants in saffron clothing and white dhotis. Above them are many decorated parasols in red, green, yellow and maroon with beaded fringes, carried over the procession, and a white ornate umbrella stands further ahead. Men with bare upper bodies and orange dhotis, some with rudraksha necklaces, walk at the right. Trees and string lights frame the scene at the top.2016-12-03A festive street procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with a dense crowd. Many colourful parasols in red, pink, yellow and green with beaded fringes are held overhead. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti and white shawl walks, and to the left, women in red and pink saris and a woman with a rudraksha mala hold their hands up in greeting. Behind them, devotees in saffron and orange robes walk in procession. Trees and strung lights frame the background.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palms, with many devotees crowding forward under large decorated parasols. Overhead, pink, purple and red umbrellas with embroidered floral borders and fringed edges shade the crowd. In the centre, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold border walks ahead with a handheld device. Nearby, a woman in an orange and red sari and women in green, teal and yellow dresses join the throng, and a boy in orange robes with a tilak on his forehead and a crossbody bag stands in the foreground. Several men in white shirts wear rudraksha malas. The crowd is densely packed and many people are visible.2016-12-03Outdoor procession on a stone-paved path in an ashram setting. A central figure stands in the middle, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a large ceremonial gold garland, and a tall turban-like headwear, flanked by a line of women in colourful saris (orange, teal, green, pink) forming an aisle on the left. On the right, men in white dhotis and white shirts and a boy in red stand with hands together. Several people in saffron and orange robes walk behind. Red, pink and gold decorated umbrellas are held overhead, and a black car sits in the background beneath trees and hanging lanterns. Several people, including a man with a grey shawl, are visible, and a shaved-headed figure appears in a white robe.2016-12-03