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A procession moves along a shaded covered walkway past a table draped in striped cloths and holding small framed images and flower-decorated items. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red robe, red turban with a tilak, layered gold chains, and a white flower garland walks barefoot, smiling. Around him, men wear saffron and orange dhotis, white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and white ash markings on their foreheads and arms. A white ceremonial parasol with hanging bead decorations and a golden staff stands overhead. Another man at right wears a rudraksha mala and white dhoti.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A procession moves along a shaded garden path beneath a white canopy. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban, rust-red dhoti and a heavy gold necklace with a white flower garland walks barefoot, carrying a golden staff topped with an ornament. Behind him, young men in orange and saffron dhotis and white forehead markings carry flowers and processional items. On the right, a man in white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala walks alongside. A table at left holds a striped cloth and framed images, and tall foliage surrounds the path.2016-12-23A procession moves down a shaded walkway under a white canopy lined with bamboo and hanging crystal lights. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown robe wears a red and gold turban, a heavy gold necklace and a white and pink flower garland, walking barefoot and smiling. Behind him, a line of men in saffron-orange cloth and ash-marked bodies carry ritual items, one holding a yellow flower bouquet and another a tall golden staff. On the right, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border and a white sacred thread carries a rudraksha mala and gold pendant. Cardboard boxes line the path on the right, and a blurred camera operator stands in the left foreground. a person is the centre figure, identified by the red-gold turban, the layered gold necklaces and the garland, in a ceremonial procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Photo of a procession walking along a shaded garden path beside a white canopy. A central man in a rust-red and maroon dhoti and shawl wears a heavy gold necklace and a white flower garland with a pink tassel, plus gold armbands, and carries a golden staff. He wears a red-and-gold turban and has a full dark beard, and he smiles as he walks barefoot. Around him, shirtless young men in orange-gold cloths and rudraksha malas carry a large flower arrangement of yellow and white blooms. On the right, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a clip-on microphone walks past. Framed printed portraits are laid out on a table at the left edge. Several other people follow behind in the procession.2016-12-23Outdoor procession under a white canopy along a paved path lined with green foliage. A bearded man in the centre wears a rust-red turban, a red-brown robe, layered gold and rudraksha necklaces and a white flower garland, and walks barefoot carrying a small staff. Around him, saffron-clad attendants with white forehead markings and gold-bordered cloth carry yellow flowers and an ornate gold-tipped staff. To the right, a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders wears a long rudraksha mala. Framed portrait cards sit on a striped table at left. Overlay text reads copyright notice. Probable Swamiji (probable) leads the procession, identified by his distinctive ornate red robe, layered gold ceremonial necklaces, rudraksha malas and turban.2016-12-23July 19 20162016-07-19A procession of devotees walks along a shaded outdoor path lined with greenery and a white canopy. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red garment wears a heavy gold necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and a rudraksha mala; he is smiling and walking barefoot. Behind him, a man in an orange dhoti and matching shawl holds a golden staff, and other participants in orange and saffron clothing, with white tilak marks on their foreheads, carry or chant. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala stands beside a table of framed items. To the left, a young man in saffron holds a large yellow flower arrangement.2016-12-23Outdoor procession on a shaded paved path beneath a white canopy with green foliage. In the centre, a bearded man in a red-brown turban and rust-coloured robe wears a thick gold chain, a white-and-yellow floral garland and gold armbands, and carries a tall golden staff topped with a finial. Several men walk beside and behind him, bare-chested or in saffron and orange dhotis with rudraksha malas and white forehead tilak. At left, a man in an orange dhoti holds a yellow flower garland, and a table with a striped cloth displays framed portrait photos. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and a rudraksha mala walks alongside. The group appears to be a ceremonial walk.2016-12-23A procession outdoors under a red and yellow ceremonial canopy with fringed tassels and red banners. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a red and white flower garland, a large gold necklace and gold armbands, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry tall silver staffs and a silver-and-red ornamental object, while others in saffron robes walk behind. A man on the right has white tripundra markings on his forehead and a flower-decorated silver item. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, distinguished by long swept-back hair, a gold necklace, a red garland and saffron clothing; he is shown in procession with attendants.2016-07-19December 23 20162016-12-23