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A photograph of a procession on a red carpet under a red-and-gold canopy. At centre, a bearded man in a deep maroon robe, gold-and-white flower garlands, a heavy gold pendant necklace and a maroon turban walks forward smiling, with bangles on his wrists. Around him, four men in ritual dress: two in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas, one in orange cloth with beads at left, and one bare-chested in red-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala at right. Marigold and white flower decorations line the left edge, and a gold-decorated palanquin or idol is visible at right.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial procession under a decorated canopy with flower garlands and banana leaves. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red crown-like turban and rust-red dhoti-style robe wears a long multi-strand gold necklace and a large white-and-pink flower garland; a person candidate by the red turban, ornate gold jewellery and flower garland, with the appearance uncertain. He walks forward smiling, his right hand raised. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas hold his hand and stand close; one bare-chested man wears a rust shawl and rudraksha beads, and a shaved-headed man in an orange-and-rust wrap stands in front. A cameraman with a camera on his shoulder is at the left, and spectators in shirts stand at the right edge.2016-12-23A 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.2016-12-23A photograph of a procession inside a decorated tent with orange and red canopy fabric and hanging garlands. At the centre, a smiling bearded man wears a deep maroon turban, a heavy gold necklace with large pendants, and a long white and red flower garland, with a dark maroon robe. A man on the left in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala walks beside him, and a bare-chested attendant in orange cloth stands on the right. Other people in orange and white robes, some with rudraksha malas, follow along a red carpet. a person is identified by the turban, ornate gold ornaments and garland cues of the central figure.2016-12-23A procession walks down a red carpet under a white tent canopy at a ceremonial event. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red dhoti and shawl wears a red turban, a heavy gold necklace, layered garlands of white flowers and a single pink-and-white garland, and gold bangles. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron shawls walk in step, some wearing rudraksha malas. An older bearded man in orange robes walks beside a turbaned man in saffron. To the right, a shaven-headed young man in a red-saffron cloth wears a long orange garland and bead malas. Women in saffron and yellow saris, and men in yellow dhotis, stand or walk along the carpet, with potted trees and gold decorations in the background.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23September 11 20152015-09-11December 23 20162016-12-23A procession at an outdoor pandal with pink and yellow fabric canopy and a banana-leaf and flower-garlanded pillar. Center, a bearded man in a rust-orange turban and saffron-red robe wears a long white and orange flower garland, gold ornaments and gold bangles, and smiles while walking. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk in procession. A man at right in orange dhoti and orange-red shawl holds a silver-and-flower-decorated pot. A cameraman films at right. a person: the central figure wears a turban, saffron robe, rudraksha-like adornments and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the page's Avatar Day 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.2016-12-23A photograph of a festive procession under a tented pavilion with leafy decorations and a silver-and-gold umbrella overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a red-and-maroon turban and heavy gold necklaces with a white floral garland smiles broadly and extends his hand to a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border. Around them, men in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, a bare-chested attendant on the right, and older men in white and saffron stand close together.2016-12-23