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A festive outdoor procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with a large crowd. Many colourful umbrellas in red, pink, orange, yellow and green are raised overhead, and palm trees and greenery frame the scene. At centre, a man in a deep maroon robe and maroon turban wears a long white flower garland and walks forward, flanked by men in saffron-orange dhotis and robes. Women in orange and red saris, some with rudraksha malas, stand near the front, and bare-chested men in orange cloth and white-clad devotees surround the procession. A young boy in white leans in at the lower right. The crowd numbers well over twenty people, with many more visible in the background.

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A festive procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with coconut palms and flowering trees, under a canopy of colourful decorated umbrellas in pink, yellow, red, orange and green. A central figure in a red-brown robe, with a large rudraksha-style necklace and a white flower garland, walks at the front of the procession. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange dhotis and sarees, some bare-chested, dance and clap, raising their hands. Women in orange, red and green sarees and children in orange and white clothing join the crowd, and a man in white kurta holds a long white cloth. Many people line the path, some filming with mobile phones. Festival and ashram procession imagery.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession on a paved path lined with trees. Many devotees in orange, red, yellow and green saris and kurtas press forward beneath large ornate umbrellas in gold, pink, purple, yellow and teal with silver fringes. Drummers in white dhotis and orange cloths play drums with sticks, bare-chested men wear rudraksha malas. A woman in a long red-orange saree with loose hair walks near the center, and a figure in a red-orange garment stands further back amid the crowd. Many people are crowded together along the route.2016-12-03A festival procession moves along a stone-paved path lined with many colourful decorated parasols in maroon, orange, pink, yellow, green and purple, some with beaded fringes. A central figure in a deep red-brown robe with a red turban, a long beaded garland and rudraksha-style beads stands among the procession; he carries a long staff and his appearance is uncertain, so he is described only by role. Nearby, men in white dhotis and saffron cloths, and a shirtless youth with a sacred thread, walk alongside drummers beating dhol drums, while women in saris and children in orange and red clothing follow the crowd.2016-12-03A festive outdoor procession moves along a paved stone path lined with a large crowd. At centre, a man in a red-brown dhoti and shawl wears a red turban, a long white garland and a gold necklace, and carries a staff; the robes and turban are not clearly the saffron-and-crown cues that would support a person identification, so his identity is uncertain. Behind him, bare-chested men in orange dhotis wear rudraksha malas, and a line of umbrellas in red, pink, yellow and orange with sequined trims shade the procession. Women in orange and red saris and white-clad attendants dance and reach toward the central figure, with leafy trees and palms behind.2016-12-03A crowded outdoor procession along a stone-paved path under trees, with many devotees pressing close on both sides. Several large ornate umbrellas in yellow, magenta and purple floral fabric with beaded fringe are held over a central group. At the centre, a bearded man in a saffron-red robe wears a long white beaded garland and stands with hands together while attendants in white dhotis and orange robes surround him. A woman in an orange sari and a woman in a red-and-gold sari with long braided hair face the camera in the foreground. A photographer with a large camera lens stands among the crowd. Girls and boys in orange, red and purple clothing fill the left foreground.2016-12-03A large outdoor procession moves along a paved path under tall trees, with a dense crowd of devotees on both sides. Many people carry ornate umbrellas in pink, purple, yellow and gold with fringed borders, held up over the procession. At the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long garland and beaded necklaces walks among bare-chested men in white dhotis and sannyasis in saffron. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala walks in the foreground, and a man in white with a red-and-white cloth leads a drummer carrying a drum. Many devotees have white and red forehead markings, and a decorated canopy with coloured streamers is visible in the background. The a person candidate is the saffron-robed central figure, but his appearance is only moderately distinctive, so this remains uncertain.2016-12-03A photograph of a procession on a stone-paved path lined with decorated umbrellas in yellow, pink and green. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon robe and a dark red turban wears a long multi-strand gold necklace, a white and pink flower garland, and a dark rudraksha-style mala, holding a trident-topped staff. Two attendants in saffron dress stand beside him, a monk in saffron and a man in white dhoti with hands joined. A crowd of devotees surrounds them: women in red and orange saris, bare-chested men in saffron dhotis with gold borders, and people with hands folded in greeting. A tall silver trident is visible in the background, and ceremonial umbrellas and palm trees frame the scene.2016-12-03A large outdoor procession moves along a tree-lined path under colourful decorated umbrellas, with pink, purple, yellow and green canopies held aloft by attendants. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair and a grey beard wears an orange-red robe and a garland of white flowers, appearing to lead the procession. Nearby, a figure with long dreadlocks wears an orange-red robe and walks among crowds of women in saffron, orange and red saris with flowers in their hair and tilaka on their foreheads. Several bare-chested men in white dhotis walk in the crowd, one holding a camera on a shoulder rig. Children in white headbands and beaded necklaces stand at the lower right. Large crowds fill the path and flank the procession.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palms, with many devotees crowding forward under large decorated parasols. Overhead, pink, purple and red umbrellas with embroidered floral borders and fringed edges shade the crowd. In the centre, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold border walks ahead with a handheld device. Nearby, a woman in an orange and red sari and women in green, teal and yellow dresses join the throng, and a boy in orange robes with a tilak on his forehead and a crossbody bag stands in the foreground. Several men in white shirts wear rudraksha malas. The crowd is densely packed and many people are visible.2016-12-03A dense outdoor procession moves through a garden with lush trees and string lights. At centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red cloth and a red-and-gold turban holds a silver trident, wearing a white-and-pink flower garland over ornate gold necklaces and a dark rudraksha mala. Beside him a woman in a rust-brown sari carries a ceremonial object. Around them, a young man in orange cloth and a child in orange garments walk among devotees in pink, orange and black saris and dhotis. A yellow and gold ceremonial parasol with tassels rises at right. Some attendees raise hands in greeting.2016-12-03A festive procession moves along a paved path lined with dense crowds and many colourful ceremonial parasols. Above the crowd, a row of umbrellas in magenta, orange, yellow, green and purple, some with silver fringes, shades the procession. A man in the centre wears a saffron-and-maroon robe and a long garland of white flowers, with a red turban. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti and orange sash walks among shirtless young men in orange and white cloth who carry drums and hold cloth bands. Children in white and orange dress are visible along the edge, and a cameraman stands on the right. A banner on the left shows a bearded man in a red turban; the caption is not legible.2016-12-03A procession on a stone-paved path lined with women in red, orange, and green saris and men in orange dhotis, many with arms raised and dancing. A central figure in a deep red-brown robe and a long white flower garland walks forward, flanked by attendants in orange. Umbrellas in red, gold, and green stand overhead, with a tall ceremonial parasol behind, and trees frame the scene.2016-12-03