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Photograph of a large open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, hanging orange, pink and green decorative umbrella-like lamps, and a red carpet running down the centre. In the foreground, a man with long hair and a white dhoti with yellow border and a rudraksha mala stands on the left. Beside him, a bearded man with long hair, a forehead tilak and a rust-red robe with a gold beaded necklace walks forward, appearing to be a person in a sannyasi role; appearance cues are a long swept-back hairstyle, ornate gold necklace and saffron-toned robe, though the identity remains uncertain. Seated devotees fill the floor on both sides, many bare-chested with white sacred thread and orange cloth, some with gold chains.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A procession inside a decorated tent with hanging marigold garlands and colourful tassels, and a white ceremonial umbrella held above the central figure. A man in a rust-red dhoti and a red-and-gold turban, wearing a large gold necklace and a white flower garland, walks barefoot along a red carpet. He has a long rudraksha mala and wears a gold chest ornament. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange or saffron cloths carry and escort him, several wearing rudraksha malas. A cameraman is visible behind the turban. Floral offerings and a decorated archway are visible at the sides.2016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03A procession under a white tent with a red carpet. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown ochre robe wears a crown-like turban, a thick white and yellow flower garland, gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, with hands folded and a smile; a gold-tipped staff and a decorated umbrella stand above him. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-clad sannyasis walk around him, and on the right, a shaved-headed attendant in ochre cloth and beads watches. In the background, priests in white sit before brass lamps, flower-filled baskets and a decorated altar. Full ritual procession.2016-12-23October 01 20172017-10-01 +1 copiesA procession under a striped tent hung with colourful tassels and small lamps, with red carpet on the ground. A central bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl wears a large gold pendant, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a maroon turban; he walks forward with hands near his body. A bearer behind him holds a white parasol with ornate silver-like detailing. Flanking him, men in saffron-orange cloths walk, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred markings. A man in white dhoti carries a tray of fruits and offerings, and devotees in white and orange stand along the sides with folded hands. Several people are visible in the crowd beyond. Outdoor festival setting with palm trees behind the tent.2016-12-03October 01 20172017-10-01A procession under a decorated tent with hanging colourful banners, lanterns and crystal chandeliers. At the centre a bearded man in a brown robe and a gold ornamented necklace, with a long pink-and-white garland and a brown headpiece, smiles and raises his hand in greeting. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk with white-painted forehead markings; one bare-chested man wears white markings on his body. A man in a white dhoti with a golden border runs at left, and an older man in glasses at right holds his hands in anjali. A decorated palanquin canopy and offering trays with flowers appear in the background.2016-12-03September 13 20152015-09-13Outdoor festival scene under a tent with a red carpet. A bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and a pink-and-white flower garland walks barefoot toward the centre, wearing a gold pendant and beads. Beside him, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocks and a white dhoti with gold border, wearing a gold necklace and rudraksha beads, walks alongside. Around them, many children and young adults in orange-red garments stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Two golden bull (nandi) statues sit on the left, and a deity murti with a backdrop stands in the background. Colourful hanging lanterns with floral patterns decorate the tent.2017-10-01A ceremonial procession in a tent-like hall with white draped walls and a red carpet covered by colourful woven mats. Under a striped red, yellow and blue ornamental parasol, a bearded man in a saffron-orange sannyasi robe and dark-red lower cloth walks forward, with a light-coloured wrap-style garment. Behind him a man with a bare upper body, rudraksha beads and decorative markings walks in white dhoti with orange border, holding a phone. Other attendants stand near the right, several in yellow and gold attire, one wearing a red and gold top. Brass vessels and a white-clothed table with flowers and a red-and-gold textile sit on the left, and a large white fan and red cushioned seating appear in the foreground. Several more people stand in the background. The scene suggests a puja or ritual procession.2016-12-18Procession under a multicoloured fringed canopy, a parasol-style umbrella with red, yellow, green, blue and white fringes held aloft. A central figure in a rust-orange robe and ornate necklace wears a long white flower garland, walking on a woven mat runner. Around him, orange-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas walk alongside men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls, and a few people in yellow shirts stand in the foreground. Outdoor event tent with stage lighting and speakers behind.2017-03-11