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A festive outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm trees. A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe, gold-and-bead garlands and a large gold pendant stands at the centre, holding a silver trident-like staff, with a red-and-white turban on his head. Surrounding him, women in red, green, and gold saris and men in orange and white dhotis clap and raise their hands in greeting. Colourful umbrellas in yellow, red, and blue with mirrored trim shade the crowd. A young man in the foreground has a painted forehead and bare upper body, extending his arms. The centre figure's appearance matches the presentation of the a person, shown here in procession and receiving devotees.

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December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A festive outdoor procession under palm trees, with many ornate umbrellas in yellow, blue, orange and red overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe, wearing a large gold ceremonial necklace, a rudraksha mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, smiles while holding a tall trident-like staff. Around him, devotees in saffron, maroon, white and turquoise clothing walk closely together, including a bare-chested man with mala beads and several children in orange and white. a person is a probable candidate for the central figure based on the distinctive turban, gold necklace and garland, though this remains an appearance-based label. The scene appears to be a ceremonial procession.2016-12-03Outdoor procession under colourful parasols, with a central bearded man in a maroon turban, rust-red robe, layered gold chains and a pink-and-white flower garland, holding a tall silver staff with a decorative top. Around him, women in red, orange and green saris and men in orange and white dhotis stand close, some with hands raised or clasped in greeting. Palm trees and foliage are in the background, and a woman in green at left gestures toward the group.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession under a row of decorated umbrellas with yellow, red and blue canopies and palm trees behind. A bearded man in a rust-red robe and matching red turban stands at the centre, wearing a large gold pendant necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and rudraksha malas, and holds a long silver trident. Around him, women in saris (one in green, others in red and orange) raise their hands in welcome, and saffron-clad sadhus and men in white dhotis with gold borders walk alongside. A young man with long hair and an orange cloth stands at the right, and several people are visible in the crowd. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession.2016-12-03A procession on a stone path with a crowd of devotees on both sides. A central man wears a deep red-brown robe, a red and gold headpiece, a heavy gold necklace, a large white and pink flower garland, and carries a tall trident-like staff. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange garments and women in red, green, black and teal saris stand in a line, some holding their hands together. Colourful fringed umbrellas with multicoloured and gold canopies are raised above the group. Trees and a building appear in the background. The central figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long hair, a crown, ornate gold jewellery and garland cues, shown as a procession participant.2016-12-03Outdoor procession under a canopy of ornately decorated colourful umbrellas on a paved path. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl wears a red-and-gold turban, a large rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, and holds a tall staff. Around him, a bare-chested young man in orange-gold cloth with a long-haired style and rudraksha beads stands near a woman in a brown-red sari with beads. Women in red, orange, green and grey saris line the left, and a man in a white dhoti stands beside a child in orange. Attendees in black shirts and devotees in white stand behind. The scene suggests a ritual procession with devotees gathered around the central figure. a person identity is uncertain from appearance.2016-12-03A festival procession moves along a palm-lined path under decorated umbrellas in purple, red, and yellow-gold. At the centre, a man with a tall red-and-gold turban and a rust-red robe wears a heavy gold necklace and a white-and-pink garland, and he holds a trident-like staff. Around him, saffron-clad devotees wear beaded rudraksha malas, and women in orange, pink and gold saris walk alongside. A figure in a white dhoti stands behind the centre figure, and a shaved-headed boy in saffron is at right. The appearance of the central figure with his turban, distinctive gold ornamentation and ceremonial dress is a probable match for Swamiji, though the identity is uncertain.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor procession under a canopy of colourful decorated umbrellas in red, yellow, blue and pink, with a crowd of devotees around. At center a man in a rust-orange robe and tall orange-red turban holds a silver trident aloft; he wears a large pink-and-white flower garland, layered rudraksha malas and an ornate gold pendant necklace, and smiles broadly. Around him a woman in a green sari and orange shawl, a woman in turquoise, men in white dhotis with gold borders and a boy in orange robes walk alongside. Shaved heads and tilak marks are visible among the crowd.2016-12-03A festive procession along a stone-paved path with many devotees. Centre frame, a man in a maroon-brown robe and matching turban walks with a long wooden staff, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala; a bearded figure with long dark hair and ornate gold adornments, a person by visible cues, is shown in a maroon robe and ornate gold necklaces with a rudraksha mala. Around him, women in red, green and blue saris and men in white dhotis and saffron cloths join in. Large decorated parasols in red, yellow, blue and purple, some with mirror work, shade the group, and one bare-chested young man in saffron and gold cloth walks at right.2016-12-03