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A street procession moves past multi-storey buildings with a flag-strung sky above. At centre, a man in a maroon-red turban and a long rust-brown robe with an ornate gold-and-bead necklace stands under a bright orange parasol with crystal drops, holding a tall ceremonial staff topped with a trident. Beside him, a bare-chested man with long dark hair wears a white dhoti and gold necklaces, and a bald man in a zebra-striped shawl holds a small red box. Flower garlands in marigold and white drape a decorated palanquin at right, and onlookers in white and checked shirts crowd the edge of the frame.

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A street procession moves past a red-and-orange gateway under a bright sky. A man at centre wears a red-orange turban, a long beaded necklace with a large gold pendant, and maroon-and-gold robes, and raises one hand in greeting. Above him an orange-and-yellow parasol with fringed edging is held aloft. Around him, followers wear white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and marigold garlands. One man at right carries a silver trident-topped staff, and red and orange flags wave in the background. Crowds line the road behind them.2016-04-18April 18 20162016-04-18May 21 20162016-05-21Outdoor procession in a crowded street with a pink temple gateway and orange-painted walls behind. A central man in a maroon-red turban and rust-brown robe, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold ceremonial necklace and a garland of white and red flowers, walks forward with a smiling expression; the figure has the appearance of a person, with his distinctive turban, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace. Around him, men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders and gold necklaces clasp hands and gesture; one holds a trident-topped staff. Red flags and a green-and-cream umbrella are visible among spectators on the wall above. Several people are partially visible at the edges of the frame.2016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21May 21 20162016-05-21September 15 20152015-09-15April 18 20162016-04-18Outdoor 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.2016-05-21A street procession at a crowded outdoor event with a central figure wearing a red-orange turban and a long white flower garland over a dark red-brown robe, holding a silver trident, flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and dark red-orange shawls with gold beaded necklaces. Behind them, ornate umbrellas with colourful tassels and red-orange flags rise above a dense crowd, and a man in the foreground wears a grey cap. Two men on the left have shaved heads and sacred marks on their foreheads. Banners and shop fronts line the street behind.2015-09-15A photograph of a procession on a city street at dusk, with a group of men walking barefoot in ceremonial dress. The central figure wears a maroon-red turban and a dark maroon shawl with gold borders, heavy gold necklaces and a large pendant, and a gold-bordered dhoti. Men around him wear white dhotis with gold borders, maroon shawls and rudraksha malas with gold pendants. A decorated umbrella with tassels and a painted medallion is held above the group, and red saffron flags and a trident are visible in the background. Roadside stalls and a crowd stand behind the procession.2015-09-15December 23 20162016-12-23