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Outdoor procession on a black mesh mat beneath large shady trees, with a gold-topped temple structure and a white ceremonial umbrella behind. In the centre, a bearded man wears a saffron-orange turban, a heavy white flower garland with a red-and-white tassel, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, and a reddish-brown cloth; he walks barefoot on a white-and-gold runner. Around him, barefoot men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk alongside, while saffron-clad men and women in white and gold sarees follow in a line. The scene is a ritual procession moving through the temple grounds.

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December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor ritual scene under shade trees in front of a garlanded deity murti decorated with marigold and flower garlands. A man with long dark hair and a full beard stands centre-right in a deep orange-red robe, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a white flower garland and gold armbands, holding a small bell or ritual implement while a flame burns on a lamp in front of him. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange cloths stand in a line, several holding offering trays, lamps or plates, while one older bearded man in orange robes stands at left beside a figure in an orange turban. A ceremonial umbrella hangs overhead. The ground is covered with black mats.2016-12-23A procession walks along a black mat path under trees on a sunny day. Beside him a woman in a white sari with pink border walks in step, and behind them men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas carry items. A man in white with gold border films with a video camera on the right, and a white parasol-like canopy with a tassel is held overhead. Several devotees in white and saffron walk along the procession.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23August 02 20162016-08-02May 08 20182018-05-08December 03 20162016-12-03December 23 20162016-12-23A procession on a black mesh walkway under shady trees. A central man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wears a turban, a large gold pendant necklace, floral garland and rudraksha mala, walking barefoot on a white cloth strip. Around him, devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron garments carry items; a woman in pink sari and a man in white carry objects. An ornate white umbrella canopy is held overhead, and a cameraman in white filming at left.2016-12-23Outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm and leafy trees under bright sunlight. A bearded man in the centre wears a rust-brown turban with a gold ornament, a rust-brown robe, multiple gold and pearl-style necklaces, a white and pink flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and raises his hand in blessing. Around him walk men and women in white dhotis and saris with gold borders, some holding long silver-tipped staffs and a trident, and younger men in saffron-orange cloth with gold necklaces. A large ceremonial umbrella with decorative fringe is held above the group, and a flower-bedecked staff is visible at the right. The scene looks like a religious procession. a person: the centre figure's turban, saffron-brown robe, layered garlands and ornate gold jewellery are consistent with the page's description of a person's celebration.2016-12-23March 11 20172017-03-11