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A procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. In the centre, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a long garland of white flowers walks beneath a large orange-and-gold parasol held by an attendant. Behind him, a dark SUV follows slowly. Attendants in white dhotis and women in orange, red, and purple saris walk alongside, some carrying bags. A large crowd of devotees dressed in white and orange follows along the road. a person candidate is visible in a procession with ceremonial umbrella and garland, with the crowd behind.

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Outdoor procession on a stone-paved path beneath green trees. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-orange robe and a matching orange turban wears a heavy gold necklace, a long garland of red and white flowers, and a rudraksha-like mala; a red-and-white umbrella is held over him. Beside him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha beads walks, and a woman in an orange sari with a bare-chested man in white dhoti stand nearby. Behind them, devotees in white and orange move through the crowd, and a black vehicle with a gold emblem is parked in the background. The man at centre is a person candidate based on the orange robe, turban, heavy gold necklace and garland, though identity is uncertain.2016-10-11March 07 20162016-03-07October 11 20162016-10-11March 07 20162016-03-07Outdoor procession on a tree-lined dirt road. A central man in a maroon-red dhoti and turban with a large gold necklace and a long white-and-pink flower garland walks under a large orange and gold umbrella held by a bare-chested man in white and gold dhoti. Around him, women in orange, red and purple saris with gold jewellery and men in orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk along. Appearance cues of the central figure (turban, ornate gold necklace, garland) are present but his identity is uncertain; he is described by role as a garlanded procession leader. Palm trees and mango trees frame the scene.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11Outdoor procession on a tree-lined dirt path under a bright sky. Under a large orange and gold embroidered umbrella, a bearded man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a red turban, a white and pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, walks at the centre. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange dhotis, white dhotis with gold borders, and orange and red silk saris with gold jewellery walk alongside, several wearing rudraksha malas. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border is on the left holding a rudraksha mala.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A procession walks along a tree-lined path. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown robe, a red-maroon turban and a green and white flower garland, with layered gold necklaces, walks beneath a large orange parasol with gold dotted fringe held by a man in white. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange garments, white dhotis with gold borders, and rudraksha malas walk. Women in orange and gold saris, a red sari, and a violet and green sari with gold jewellery stand in the group. Green trees and a red wall frame the scene.2016-10-11A procession walks along a sandy village road lined with trees and palms. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing a red turban, layered gold necklaces and a long garland of red and white flowers, walks barefoot. Above him an orange umbrella with gold dot pattern and fringe is held by a man in white dhoti with a bare upper body beside him. To the left, a shirtless man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and orange cloth bears a tall orange ceremonial fan. Women in orange and red silk saris with gold necklaces walk alongside, and a vehicle is parked behind.2016-10-11