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Outdoor procession scene at a temple-like street with a silver ceremonial umbrella and colourful umbrellas overhead. A central figure in a rust-orange turban with a crest, layered gold and bead necklaces, and rudraksha malas stands beside a dark car, receiving a long garland of pink roses and white flowers held by a devotee in a red-orange robe on the left. Behind him, men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls carry a silver staff and a large ceremonial trident. A woman in rust-orange with a braided crown and beaded malas and a photographer with a camera stand at the right. Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears saffron-orange turban and ornate gold necklaces with rudraksha malas, a distinctive ceremonial presentation.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of an outdoor arrival at a ceremony. A man in the centre wears a rust-orange turban, an ochre-brown robe, and layered gold necklaces with a large pendant, and stands beside a dark grey car. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a sacred thread holds a long-handled umbrella or canopy pole. On the right, a grey-haired woman in orange clothing holds a garland of pink lotus flowers and white jasmine, with rudraksha beads visible. A young man in the left foreground wears a bare-shouldered wrap. The a person identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the figure is described by role as a turbaned, gold-adorned person being received.2016-12-03Outdoor procession scene on a paved path under umbrellas and a canopy. A central figure in an orange-red turban, long dark beard, layered gold necklaces and a pink-and-white flower garland is being received beside an open black car door. Attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-clad devotees surround him, one man in white with a red tilak helping adjust the garland. A videographer with a camera on the right records the scene, and a trishul is visible in the background.2016-12-03A photograph of a street arrival beside a dark SUV with its rear door open. A central figure in an orange-red turban, ornate gold necklaces, bangles and rudraksha beads stands with a white-and-pink garland at the neck while attendants adjust it. A woman with long grey hair in an orange sari fastens or lifts the garland at his shoulder. A bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a red tilak assists nearby. On the right, a young man in orange robes with rudraksha mala and a trident emblem holds a camera and smartphone. Umbrellas in red, yellow and blue, and a decorated silver umbrella, shade a crowd of devotees behind. a person cues: the central figure wears ornate gold jewellery, a crown-like turban and a shawl; identity is unsure from appearance alone.2016-12-03A photograph of a crowded outdoor procession scene under a white ornate umbrella with hanging decorative pendants and several colourful umbrellas overhead. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robes, seen from behind with grey-streaked hair, is having a long pink-and-white flower garland placed over his head by a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a bare upper body and gold bracelets. Behind him stands a bearded man in white ritual dress with an orange sash. To the right, a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha malas and a red bindi, holding a smartphone, stands beside a camera operator. A black car is parked at left and a man in orange robes with white ash markings stands at the far left. Several other devotees in orange and white are visible. The visible a person candidate is the central figure in the turban; his face is not shown clearly, so identity is uncertain.2016-12-03A photograph of a procession arrival outside a car beside a dark vehicle. A central figure wears a rust-brown turban, a heavy gold necklace with pendants, a pink and white flower garland, bangles and a brown-red robe, with hands folded in front. Behind him a man in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body applies white markings to his arm, while another man in an orange-brown robe holds a rudraksha mala and a camera operator in orange-brown clothing films with a professional video camera. Colourful umbrellas and a white ornate parasol stand above, with red flowers at lower left and other devotees in white clothes behind.2016-12-03Outdoor photograph of a procession arrival beside a dark SUV. At centre, a bearded man in a rust-orange turban and orange robes receives a garland of pink and white flowers from a person with grey hair in orange clothing, while others in saffron and white steady him. Behind them, ceremonial silver-and-white umbrellas and a tall trident-topped staff rise above a crowd of devotees in orange and white. A young man in white dhoti with a red tilak stands to the right, and a sadhu with white-striped forehead and orange robes stands nearby. Red umbrellas and a red wall sit in the background.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor photo of a procession at a festival: a figure in a rust-orange turban and layered gold necklaces and rudraksha malas, with a pink-and-white garland around the neck, stands beside a dark car as people in saffron and white dhotis attend to him. A woman with grey hair in a saffron shawl bows forward in the foreground. A man in a saffron top holds a camera, and a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti holds a garland. Colourful umbrellas, a silver umbrella canopy and a trident-shaped ornament are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned figure has a turban and gold necklaces; identity is appearance-based only.2016-12-03An outdoor photo of a bearded man in a deep maroon turban with a crescent ornament, wearing a pink and white flower garland, heavy gold necklaces and a gold pendant, smiling and raising a hand in greeting beside an open dark car. Behind him stands a white umbrella with decorative hangings, and a silver trident-topped staff is held nearby. Around him are men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies with white body markings, some wearing rudraksha malas, plus a man in orange-red robes and a bearded man in white. A camera rig is visible at right and palm trees and a red railing appear in the background. a person: the turbaned man in the flower garland and gold jewellery is the central figure being welcomed, as indicated by the umbrella, staff and attendants.2016-12-03A photograph of a ceremonial arrival at an ashram courtyard beside a white car. A central man in a rust-brown robe wears a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, rudraksha beads and a red thread on his wrist, and holds a tray of red, white and yellow roses. Around him, young attendants in orange robes and orange turbans, with rudraksha malas and white sandalwood markings on their arms, stand near him; one holds a tall gold-tipped staff. A figure in green and gold, with a brass or silver tray of flowers, sits near the car door. Corrugated roofing and palm trees are in the background.2017-09-02December 12 20162016-12-12