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Night procession on a lit street lined with spectators pressed close on both sides, many with palms joined in namaste. At the centre, a bearded man in a brown-orange sannyasi robe with a pink and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace holds his hands in anjali mudra. Around him, young men in saffron and brown dhotis with yellow marigold garlands, bare chests and white forehead markings walk in the procession; one carries a decorated deity murti with a golden crown-like ornament and yellow flowers, another carries a tall yellow staff. Hanging paper lanterns and string lights fill the background.

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Night procession on a red carpet under a canopy of hanging lanterns and greenery, with a crowd of devotees lining both sides. At the centre, a bearded man in a plain brown robe and a pink-and-white flower garland walks with palms pressed together in namaskar, face lifted. Flanking him, shirtless young men wear orange cloths, gold and beaded necklaces, and white forehead markings. The man on the left carries a large yellow flower garland around an ornate black and silver deity murti. A man on the right holds a tall yellow staff. Devotees in saree and salwar, some with hands folded, watch from the sides.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19A nighttime procession at an outdoor temple setting with banana leaves and a golden structure at the right edge. A bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a long white and multicolour flower garland, dark rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, walks at the front holding a silver staff beneath a fringed canopy. Behind him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls walk with clasped hands and folded palms; one man in a maroon garment holds a microphone. A bare-chested man in orange carries a golden cloth bundle wrapped with pink flower garlands, and a figure with white markings on the arms walks nearby. Several onlookers and devotees stand behind in the background, with a red carpet-like mat on the ground.2017-10-19December 15 20162016-12-15 +2 copiesNight procession under a large ornate umbrella with fringed red, green and yellow tassels. A bearded man in a saffron-orange shawl over an orange robe, with a white flower garland and a red tilak mark, walks at centre with hands together. Behind him, a figure in a white-and-orange dhoti carries a silver trishul-topped staff, while a young man in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala walks alongside, and a woman in a brown-maroon sari stands near. At left, a bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti carries a brass tray of offerings with a yellow cloth and a garland. Devotees in saris and kurtas press palms together around them, and colourful hanging decorations and illuminated trees frame the outdoor evening setting.2016-12-15August 25 20142014-08-25Night procession on a red carpet under a decorated canopy with leafy banners and lights. A central bare-chested man in an orange-brown robe with a lavender-and-white garland holds his palms pressed together in namaste, carrying a tall gold-topped staff. Beside him, young men in orange and saffron cloths and yellow-and-white garlands carry a yellow flower-wreathed object. Devotees on the left in blue and purple saris and white shawls, and people on the right, stand with folded hands.2016-12-19August 27 20162016-08-27October 19 20172017-10-19March 11 20132013-03-11Outdoor evening ceremony under a decorated canopy with colourful fringed banners. A bearded man in a brown sleeveless robe with a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala stands on a red carpet with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him a man in white dhoti with gold border and bare chest, wearing rudraksha malas and holding a long trident-topped staff, stands attentively. A woman in a yellow sari with long dark hair stands at left with hands folded, and other devotees in dark and purple clothing stand near the edge. Golden deity murti and offerings are arranged along the base of the stage, with string lights glowing in the background.2016-12-15 +1 copies