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A procession under a white tent with a red carpet. At the centre, a bearded man in a rust-brown ochre robe wears a crown-like turban, a thick white and yellow flower garland, gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, with hands folded and a smile; a gold-tipped staff and a decorated umbrella stand above him. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-clad sannyasis walk around him, and on the right, a shaved-headed attendant in ochre cloth and beads watches. In the background, priests in white sit before brass lamps, flower-filled baskets and a decorated altar. Full ritual procession.

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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23A procession walks down a red carpet under a white tent canopy at a ceremonial event. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-red dhoti and shawl wears a red turban, a heavy gold necklace, layered garlands of white flowers and a single pink-and-white garland, and gold bangles. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron shawls walk in step, some wearing rudraksha malas. An older bearded man in orange robes walks beside a turbaned man in saffron. To the right, a shaven-headed young man in a red-saffron cloth wears a long orange garland and bead malas. Women in saffron and yellow saris, and men in yellow dhotis, stand or walk along the carpet, with potted trees and gold decorations in the background.2016-12-23A procession inside a decorated tent with hanging marigold garlands and colourful tassels, and a white ceremonial umbrella held above the central figure. A man in a rust-red dhoti and a red-and-gold turban, wearing a large gold necklace and a white flower garland, walks barefoot along a red carpet. He has a long rudraksha mala and wears a gold chest ornament. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange or saffron cloths carry and escort him, several wearing rudraksha malas. A cameraman is visible behind the turban. Floral offerings and a decorated archway are visible at the sides.2016-12-23A procession under a striped tent hung with colourful tassels and small lamps, with red carpet on the ground. A central bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and shawl wears a large gold pendant, a garland of white and pink flowers, and a maroon turban; he walks forward with hands near his body. A bearer behind him holds a white parasol with ornate silver-like detailing. Flanking him, men in saffron-orange cloths walk, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and sacred markings. A man in white dhoti carries a tray of fruits and offerings, and devotees in white and orange stand along the sides with folded hands. Several people are visible in the crowd beyond. Outdoor festival setting with palm trees behind the tent.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of a festive procession under a tented pavilion with leafy decorations and a silver-and-gold umbrella overhead. At the centre, a bearded man in a red-and-maroon turban and heavy gold necklaces with a white floral garland smiles broadly and extends his hand to a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border. Around them, men in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas, a bare-chested attendant on the right, and older men in white and saffron stand close together.2016-12-23December 03 20162016-12-03Photograph inside a white tented hall with a red carpet runner. At centre, a smiling man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange robe wears a long brown rudraksha mala and bronze armlets, with a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead. A young attendant on the left in white dhoti with gold trim and gold-coloured necklaces holds a long red-and-gold staff topped with a decorative umbrella-like canopy, while a second attendant in white with gold-bordered cloth and gold necklaces stands beside him. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with red and orange shawls stand on the right with palms pressed together in namaskar, several wearing rudraksha malas.2016-04-23December 23 20162016-12-23A photograph of a festive procession inside a decorated tent with striped and floral canopy. At centre, a bearded man in a deep maroon-red turban and reddish-brown garments wears a heavy gold necklace and a white flower garland, smiling and gesturing with raised hands as he walks barefoot. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand beside a man in white dhoti with gold border and a woman in a red and white sari. On the right, a bare-chested attendant holds a brass vessel adorned with yellow marigolds and a silver-decorated face mask. An older bearded man in saffron stands behind. a person's appearance cues: a maroon turban, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha-style adornment, but the figure's identity remains uncertain.2016-12-23Outdoor procession on a sunlit paved path beside a white tent wall. A central figure in a deep maroon robe, a maroon turban, a long multi-strand gold and flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot-to-sandal in the middle, flanked by attendants. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies carry rudraksha malas, and men in orange-saffron cloth walk alongside. A golden ceremonial umbrella with tassels rises above the group, and one attendant carries a golden tray or vessel. Probable Swamiji (probable): the central figure wears a maroon turban, layered gold and flower garlands, rudraksha mala and ornate gold ceremonial dress while leading the procession.2016-12-23