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Outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm trees and a red compound wall. A man in a rust-brown robe and red-and-gold turban walks at centre, wearing a long gold necklace and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a silver ceremonial umbrella held above him. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders carry a silver trident and silver staffs, some wearing rudraksha malas and white body markings. Women in pink and peach saris with gold borders walk to the left. A cameraman in white stands at the right edge. a person appears as the central figure in the rust-brown robe and turban, based on the distinctive ceremonial turban, gold necklaces, garland and umbrella processional honours; the other figures are attendants and devotees. Six or more people are visible.

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December 14 20162016-12-14A procession on a paved path lined with palm trees and a red wall. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown and red turban and dark brown robe wears a large pink and green flower garland, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and carries nothing in his hands; a white parasol with a silver-tipped top is held above him. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies wear rudraksha malas and carry silver staffs, one topped with a trident and another with a silver finial. Women on the left in peach and salmon saris with gold borders walk in the procession. A man in white on the right bows forward. Visible ritual tilaka and ash marks appear on several foreheads.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A stone-paved procession moves along a path lined with palm trees and leafy shrubs. At the centre, a bearded man in a brown robe with a red-and-white flowered garland and gold ornaments walks behind a white parasol, wearing a red-and-gold turban and carrying a small ceremonial item. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders wear rudraksha malas and carry long staffs topped with decorative finials, while women in pink and peach saris walk on the left. A white parasol and a decorated banner are visible in the background, along with a red wall and a few spectators.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 12 20162016-12-12A procession walks along a paved path beneath a canopy of ornate umbrellas in saffron, pink, green and multicoloured fabric with silver tops and tassels, under palm trees. A bearded man in a maroon robe and maroon turban walks barefoot at the centre, wearing a long gold necklace, a large gold pendant, a white and pink flower garland and gold armbands. Around him, men in orange and maroon robes carry rudraksha malas, and one holds a brass plate of flowers. Women in red and pink saris stand along the sides with hands folded in greeting. A cameraman in white dhoti films at left.2016-12-03Outdoor procession on a paved courtyard beside a temple hall with hanging string lights and red pillars. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe, red-and-gold turban, gold chains and a long red-and-white garland walks at the centre, with a bead-and-gold necklace visible; he is the apparent focus of the procession. Behind him, several bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha malas carry a white umbrella, a trident-topped staff and other ceremonial poles. On the left, women in pink and orange saris and men in white kurtas stand watching; a cameraman in a white dhoti films from the right. A yellow decorated cart and palm trees stand in the background.2016-12-14A procession moves along a paved path lined with many colourful ceremonial umbrellas in red, yellow, blue, pink and orange, held aloft by attendants on both sides. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a large gold necklace, a red turban and a matching red cloth, with a gold armlet on one arm. He walks between men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha malas, some carrying trident-topped staffs, and a woman in a white sari with gold border holding a staff. Palm trees and a temple structure appear in the background. The scene reads as a ritual procession with attendants carrying umbrellas and staffs.2016-12-14A procession moves along a brick-paved courtyard under colourful umbrellas and canopies with yellow, purple and red tops, with lush green trees behind. A central figure with long dark hair, a red-brown dhoti and a thick multi-strand garland of red and white flowers walks forward barefoot, flanked by many devotees in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas. Women in orange saris and men in orange shawls walk alongside, some with hands folded in prayer. A man in white stands at the left edge and a cameraman in white holds a camera at the right. The scene reads as a ritual procession with umbrella-bearers and garlanded devotees.2016-08-27July 19 20162016-07-19