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Three men in orange and saffron robes walk barefoot along a red carpet inside a white tented pavilion. The foreground figure on the left wears a red-and-saffron turban and a long wooden-bead mala; the central figure in a red-and-gold-banded wrap and a large beaded garland smiles. Behind them, an older bald man in a plain orange shawl stands beside a gilded deity murti with a golden peacock-like backdrop, a green and gold decorated frame, and a red-and-yellow umbrella overhead. A silver milk can and plastic water jugs sit on a side table at right, with a red-tipped mala-like item on a tray near the walkers. Another orange-clad person stands at the far left edge.

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Outdoor procession under a large red and gold canopy on a red carpet inside a tent. A man with a long dark beard and forehead tilak wears a rust-brown robe, a long rudraksha mala and a white and red flower garland, and walks at the front while a sun-ornamented umbrella is held above. Behind him, several young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls carry offering trays and wear marigold garlands and rudraksha malas. In the background an ornate golden throne and a decorated deity murti stand under hanging fabric, with a seated group of devotees in orange and yellow saris to the left.2017-01-01A festival procession under a tent with red carpet and a gilded golden swan-shaped palanquin decorated with flower garlands in purple, yellow and orange. Two men in saffron-red robes and matching turbans walk past; the foreground man has a rudraksha mala and a shawl with golden border, and the man in the centre wears a long gold-bead necklace, a red turban and a bare upper body with arm bands. A saffron-clad attendant stands behind them, and a banana plant and draped fabrics frame the scene. a person is not distinctly identifiable from appearance here, so the figures are described by role.2015-01-13January 12 20152015-01-12January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13A procession on a paved path beneath palm trees. In the centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a long multicolour flower garland and a red bindi, walking forward. Beside him, a bald man in rust-red and gold-bordered cloth carries a folded cloth and wears a rudraksha mala and a saffron sash. Behind them, saffron-robed devotees and a man in white ritual dress carry brass plates and lamps. A golden trident and a decorated canopy umbrella rise at the right, and a folding table with offerings stands at the left. Several people in orange and red clothing stand with hands pressed together. Roughly ten to twelve people are visible.2014-09-09A procession moves across a red-carpeted hall with white draped backdrop. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a beard wears a saffron-orange sannyasi robe and walks with hands folded at his sides. Beside him, a bare-chested attendant in orange and gold dhoti holds a gold-and-green kalasha-like offering. On the left, a man in white dhoti with gold borders holds a tall silver ceremonial umbrella, and a bare-chested man with white body markings and rudraksha beads walks in front. Colourful striped umbrellas with tassels and a woman in red sari stand in the background, along with a white chair and stage equipment.2016-12-18Outdoor procession under a metal-framed canopy with a palm-tree backdrop. A central figure in a rust-red turban with a small emblem, long dark hair, rudraksha-style beaded garlands and a deep red-orange robe with gold borders smiles while walking forward. Beside him, an older bald man in a saffron-orange robe and white-and-black beaded mala is supported by a devotee in orange. Attendants in white dhotis and saffron shawls, one holding a long gold-topped staff, surround them on a red carpet. Behind is a wooden palanquin with purple cloth and a crowd of onlookers. The central figure's cues are a turban, long hair, garlands and red-orange clothing, so this is a person in person, though the appearance is not conclusive enough for certainty.2015-01-13April 21 20162016-04-21 +1 copiesJuly 20 20132013-07-20A procession walks along a red carpet under a white tent canopy. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a turban and a marigold garland, with ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, and walks with his hands clasped at chest height. To his left, a bearded elderly man in orange robes and a yellow-orange garland walks forward. Behind them, monks in orange and maroon robes carry ceremonial staffs and wear garlands, and green and red ornamental umbrellas are held overhead. A small pavilion with a dome-shaped roof stands in the background, and cameras are visible among the crowd.2016-04-23A procession inside a tented pavilion with a red carpet runway. A central figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe and a long rudraksha mala smiles and raises a hand in greeting. Beside him on the left, a man in white dhoti with gold trim, gold necklaces and a ceremonial staff walks with his hand to his face. On the right, a woman in white dhoti with gold border wears gold necklaces and glasses and holds a red umbrella pole. Behind them, red and orange ceremonial umbrellas, a decorated palanquin-style canopy, and a figure in orange robe stand among stalls and decorations. a person: the central saffron-turbaned figure with rudraksha mala, a distinctive ceremonial presentation.2016-04-24 +1 copies