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Evening procession under a white canopy strung with colourful hanging lanterns and fairy lights. A central figure with a long beard and orange-red robes, wearing a large garland and a gold chain, stands with palms joined, while a white-umbrella carrier in white dhoti holds a tall white parasol above him. Men in white dhotis and orange-saffron cloths walk around, one playing a large drum. On the right a costumed figure in headdress and a decorative carved mask stands among the crowd. In the foreground are stacks of colourful umbrellas and staves, a white sack, and empty black chairs with red cushions. Near the ceiling and around the procession, a number of people are visible, with several more in the background.

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December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Night procession under a white and red tent decorated with colourful striped banners, paper lanterns and string lights. A central figure with a crown-like gold headpiece, long beaded necklaces and a red-brown shawl holds his hands together in namaste while a white parasol is carried above him. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad drummers accompany him; a bare-chested man with long hair and a green loincloth walks at right. Floral garlands, a kalasha-style pot and ritual trays are visible, with a carried staff and offerings in the lower left. The figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference through cues such as the swept-back crown, ornate gold necklaces and saffron-toned shawl, so this is a probable appearance-based identification in procession.2016-12-09 +1 copiesEvening outdoor procession under a white tent hung with colourful lanterns and strings of lights. A central figure in a rust-orange robe with a long garland of white flowers and a gold-patterned headdress stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a white ceremonial parasol. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange cloths play a drum and walk in procession, while a performer in ornate red, green and gold costume with a feathered headdress and a large floral garland stands at right, and another brightly costumed figure in a tall plumed headdress is near the right edge. Umbrellas, staves and offering bundles lie on a red cloth in the foreground, with plastic chairs at the right.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09 +1 copiesNight procession under a white tent hung with colourful tassels and paper lanterns, with string lights overhead. A bearded man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, with a fresh garland and gold necklace, walks with palms pressed together while a white-umbrella bearer holds a white canopy above him. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-clad devotees follow, one playing a large drum. On the right, a performer in an elaborate red and orange headdress and floral garlands carries ritual items. Colourful umbrellas and staffs lie in the foreground beside a white sack. Several Caucasian and Indian devotees stand in the background.2016-12-09November 12 20162016-11-12 +1 copiesNight procession at an outdoor pavilion strung with coloured lights and hanging decorations. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a red-and-gold turban, wearing a long flower garland and a leopard-print shawl, holds his palms together in anjali. Behind him a white parasol is raised. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron shawls walk alongside women in orange and yellow saris; a drummer plays a drum and a man at right has long hair and a green wrap. A figure in a striped costume stands in the background. Ceremonial items, a basket of flowers and a white cloth bag lie in the foreground, indicating a ritual procession. The bearded central figure wears distinctive saffron-orange clothing and a turban, with the page noting a person's presence, but the appearance is uncertain, so this is a role description only.2016-12-09October 30 20162016-10-30 +1 copiesOutdoor night reception on a paved courtyard with a large green and multicolour parasol, fringed with red, yellow, blue and white tassels, held over the scene. A bare-chested man in an orange-brown shawl with a long flower garland bows with hands joined, his long dark hair swept back. Attendants in orange dhotis with gold borders and tripundra marks hold the parasol and a purple-and-gold cloth, and a row of drummers in orange cloths play large drums behind. Hanging paper lanterns and a white kolam design decorate the floor.2016-10-21A night-time photograph of a welcome procession at an open-sided hall with a tiled floor and a rangoli design. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe with a long white and red flower garland stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him, a man holds a long-handled ornate parasol with a green canopy and multicoloured fringe. Further left, a row of drummers in saffron-orange dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, play large round drums. A man in white holds a purple and gold cloth bundle. Hanging lanterns and decorative banners fill the background, and a golden staff stands at the left edge.2016-10-21Outdoor temple courtyard at night with a tiled floor and a kolam-style white geometric floor design. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe with a large white and red flower garland walks forward with his hands extended, flanked by attendants. A man beside him holds a large green and multicoloured fringed ceremonial umbrella on a tall pole. Drummers in orange and white dhotis play large drums in the background, and a bare-chested attendant on the right carries a decorated purple tray. A golden ornate throne with a trident stands at left under hanging lanterns and colourful banners. Several white-clad and orange-clad men stand around, some with rudraksha malas and white tilak marks. A camera is visible at the left edge.2016-10-21