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Outdoor procession on a red carpet under green trees. A central man in a rust-orange robe wears a long red-and-white flower garland, gold ornamental necklaces, and a dark crown-like headpiece, walking barefoot beneath a multicoloured canopy with a tassel fringe. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk beside him, one holding a long ceremonial staff. Red flags fly around the procession, and devotees on both sides press palms together in greeting. a person cues: ornate gold necklaces, a crown-like headpiece and rudraksha malas on a central figure walking under a canopy during a ceremonial procession.

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July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A festive procession on a red carpet between two rows of devotees in white dhotis and saris, many with palms pressed together in greeting. At the centre a man with long dark hair wears a rust-brown dhoti, a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, smiling and raising one hand. Behind him an umbrella with a red, yellow and blue canopy bears the Dhyana Peetam emblem with white dove motifs, and a man in orange robes stands nearby. Other attendants in white and orange carry red flags and decorated parasols, with green and yellow fringed umbrellas above. Lush banana leaves and flower-laden decorations line the route, with a white-clad figure in the foreground.2016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19A procession on a paved path outdoors, with leafy trees behind. Two large ornate umbrellas with red, orange and multicoloured fringed canopies are held over a central figure. The central man wears a rust-red robe, a heavy gold necklace, a long red-and-white flower garland and orange sandals; he holds his hands raised with palms open. Flanking him, men in white dhotis with gold borders carry tall silver staffs topped with trident-like finials, and one carries a trident. Other men and women in white garments with gold-bordered saris and dhotis, and a man in an orange robe, follow, with several people holding their hands in anjali. A red-brick wall stands at the right edge.2016-07-19January 04 20152015-01-04Outdoor procession at a crowded religious gathering, with men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, many wearing rudraksha malas and gold chains, and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In the centre, a man in a maroon robe and dark red turban wears a large multi-strand floral garland and ornate gold necklaces and bangles, walking between attendants. Red flags and a red ceremonial parasol with a kalasha-style top rise above the crowd, and a police officer in khaki uniform stands at right. Pink temple walls, lamps and a camera on a stand complete the scene.2016-05-21July 19 20162016-07-19July 19 20162016-07-19