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A street procession in front of a temple gopuram. A central man in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban with a small crest, a long red garland and gold chains raises one hand while holding a large red and multicoloured umbrella with tassels. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis wear gold-beaded necklaces and carry ceremonial fans with trident motifs, and men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and gold necklaces walk alongside. A stone temple tower with a golden trident rises in the background under an overcast sky, and a video camera appears at upper right.

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Street procession in a town, with a central man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wearing an orange turban, a long red-and-green flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, raising one hand in greeting. Beneath a red, yellow and green canopy umbrella with tassels, he walks among saffron-robed sannyasis, some carrying a golden trident and a ceremonial golden fan. Petals scatter on the road. The central figure has long swept-back hair, a turban and gold ornaments, which are the cues for a person appearance, though the image is uncertain.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A street procession in an Indian town. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, with a thick red and green flower garland and gold necklace, raises his right hand and smiles while walking beneath a large red umbrella with tasseled edges. Around him, saffron-robed attendants and white-clad men wearing gold chains and gold armbands walk on a road scattered with yellow flower petals. Behind them are trident-topped staffs, orange flags, round blue and gold ceremonial fans, and a pink building with overhead power lines. Appearance cues (turban, flower garland, gold ornaments, saffron robe and procession setting) suggest a person candidate in this procession, though the face is not used for identification.2011-12-20Outdoor street procession on a paved road with a mountain and low buildings behind. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban with a small ornament, long dark hair, a red and green garland with a gold necklace, and sandals walks forward waving his right hand. Above him an umbrella with red, green, yellow and blue panels and tasselled fringe is held by a white-robed attendant. Around him, several people in orange and white dhotis and saris walk, one man in orange holds a bottle and a folded orange cloth, and a bald man in orange gestures to the side. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border and gold necklace holds a golden trident pole. Gold trident finials are visible on the building edges.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A street procession in an Indian town. A man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, gold necklaces and a red-and-green flower garland raises his right hand in greeting while smiling. Above him a golden trident and a large red ceremonial umbrella with tassels are held aloft. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a gold chain holds an orange cloth, and a woman in white stands at right. Behind them orange-clad devotees and a drum-like instrument are visible on a roadside lined with multi-storey buildings and signboards.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Street procession in a town with a hilly backdrop. A central figure in an orange turban, orange robes, a long red-and-green flower garland and layered gold necklaces raises both hands in joy and walks under a red and multicoloured parasol with tassels. Behind him, a bearded man in orange robes and gold necklace holds a water bottle, a woman in orange sari and a man in white dhoti with gold border and gold necklace walk alongside, and golden trident staffs and a gold-rimmed ceremonial umbrella appear among the group. The figure with turban and garland has long hair and a tilak, matching the appearance cues for a person; the rest are devotees in orange and white ritual dress.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20Outdoor street procession in a town with a hillside behind and low concrete buildings. A large red and blue ceremonial umbrella with tasselled fringe in teal, orange and white is held over the group. A central man in saffron-orange dress with an orange head covering, a green and red flower garland and gold necklaces raises one hand in greeting. Flanking him, men in white dhotis with gold shoulder and neck ornaments carry long gold staffs topped with trident finials, and a shaven-headed man in orange robes walks in front. Devotees in orange and red saris and a crowd continue along the road.2011-12-20A street procession in daylight. At centre, a man with long dark hair, an orange turban, a red and gold necklace and a thick multicoloured flower garland waves his right hand while walking barefoot-style in orange sandals. He wears orange and gold ceremonial dress with a gold belt. Above him a red umbrella with a fringed multicoloured border is held over his head. To the left, a bald man in orange robes walks beside a man in an orange shirt with a gold chain. Behind, women in white and orange saris and a white-clad man carry a golden trident and a large white fan, with orange banners and a tall trident in view. Spectators watch from a balcony at the left edge.2011-12-20