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A procession on a sandy path with a central man in a brown dhoti and a heavy gold and multi-coloured flower garland walking beneath a multicoloured fringed parasol held aloft by an attendant. Behind him, young men in orange and saffron cloths, some with rudraksha malas and leopard-print headbands, carry a trident and a ceremonial mace. To the right, a figure in orange dhoti and tiger-striped top with a leopard-print sash and a silver chain walks alongside. A crowd of devotees in orange and pink saris follows in the background.

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December 31 20172017-12-31A procession in a crowded street. A man in a brown dhoti and gold-and-rudraksha necklaces, garlanded with red, yellow and pink flower malas, walks beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy on a pole. Behind him, attendants in orange cloth and a man in an orange turban carry a ceremonial fan and a trident, and a figure in a tiger-striped orange garment walks at the right edge. Onlookers and a few people in white crowd the background under bright sunlight.2017-12-31December 31 20172017-12-31December 31 20172017-12-31Outdoor procession scene with a central man wearing a long, thick garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and pink flowers, plus layered gold necklaces and a gold pendant, over a reddish-brown garment. He has long hair, a moustache and a tilak on his forehead. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas carry a tall golden staff and wear leopard-print headbands; one man holds a golden staff on the left, and a bare-chested young man on the right wears a tiger-striped cloth and silver chains. Women in white saris and bangles stand in the background, with a drum and golden decorations visible.2017-12-31A festival procession of devotees in saffron and orange clothing, with many young participants wearing rudraksha malas and gold jewellery. At the centre, a man with a long garland of red, yellow and pink flowers and heavy gold ornaments stands with eyes closed, wearing a brown silk garment. Behind him a standing attendant holds a tall gold-handled ceremonial parasol with colourful tassels. Several people wear crowns and ornate headdresses, and a figure in a tiger-striped garment stands at right. The scene is outdoors with a crowd behind in bright festive clothing. a person is not confidently identifiable from appearance, so the central garlanded figure is described only by role.2017-12-31December 31 20172017-12-31Outdoor procession on a paved path with a blue-edged mat runner. A central man in a rust-red sleeveless tunic and draped dhoti walks barefoot with eyes closed, wearing long dark braided hair, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, a gold necklace and a long rudraksha mala across his chest. Behind him a young attendant in an orange-saffron dhoti and leopard-print headwrap and shawl holds a tall gold pole supporting a large multicoloured canopy with red and orange tassels. Several other attendants in orange robes, rudraksha malas and white body markings walk alongside, and trees and reddish buildings stand in the background.2018-01-01December 31 20172017-12-31 +1 copiesA procession on a paved path under a large ornate ceremonial umbrella with fringed tassels in maroon, green, white and orange. A smiling man at centre wears a maroon turban with a gold ornament, a red and pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces and a maroon silk dhoti with gold borders, walking barefoot in sandals. Around him, devotees in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and leopard-print sashes walk and some hold the gold umbrella pole. Behind them stand silver trishula and ornamental staff sculptures. A woman in a green and gold outfit with bangles and a teal-clad attendant accompany the procession. a person: the man at centre wears a turban, layered gold necklaces, a floral garland and rich ceremonial silk, cues that match the page's description of a public procession.2018-01-09 +1 copiesDecember 31 20172017-12-31December 03 20162016-12-03