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A photograph of a procession on a red carpet under a steel-framed open shed. A central figure in a maroon-red garment with a large golden crown and multiple gold necklaces wears long flower garlands of red, yellow and white. Several devotees in saffron-orange robes flank him, one holding a tall orange and multicoloured fringed umbrella overhead, another raising a green banana leaf. A red and a blue decorative umbrella appear behind, and white-clad attendants and onlookers stand nearby.

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December 30 20172017-12-30A photograph of a procession on a red carpet under a corrugated metal roof with red steel framing. A central figure in a rust-brown dhoti and tall golden crown is garlanded with thick white and pink flower garlands, with gold ornaments on his chest and shoulders; he walks barefoot. Around him, several men in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha malas walk with him, one holding a large orange ornate umbrella with tassels. A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow-bordered dhoti stands at right beside a blue umbrella, and another in white stands at left. Banana leaves and palm fronds decorate the edges, and a smaller pink umbrella is visible at left. Several other people in white and saffron stand in the background.2017-12-30Outdoor procession under a metal-framed roof on a red carpet runner. A central figure in a deep maroon dhoti and reddish-brown upper wrap wears a tall orange-gold crown and heavy gold necklaces, with garlands of red and white flowers draped over his shoulders and chest. He walks barefoot beneath a large umbrella (chhatra) with a multicolored tasselled rim and orange body. Around him, several men in saffron-orange robes carry umbrellas and walk alongside, a bare-chested attendant holds one umbrella pole, and men in white dhotis and white shirts stand along the path. Banana leaves and smaller pink, blue and silver umbrellas frame the scene, with a stone pillar and piled construction blocks at right.2017-12-30A procession under a partly built steel-framed shed walks along a red carpet on sand. A central bare-chested man wears a tall ornate gold headdress, layered gold necklaces, and a long flower garland in pink and white, with a maroon dhoti. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis carry long decorated parasols with rainbow tassels, pink and blue umbrellas. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk nearby, and a bearded man in white stands at the right. Banana leaves line the path, and a dark-bearded man in white stands to the left. Construction materials are stacked along the right edge.2017-12-30January 04 20152015-01-04December 30 20172017-12-30A procession in an outdoor courtyard under bright sun. At the centre, a bearded man in a maroon-brown dhoti and gold necklaces wears long garlands of yellow and pink flowers and walks between attendants. Above him an ornate golden parasol with red, green and multicoloured tassels is held aloft by a young sadhu in saffron-orange cloth. Other saffron-clad attendants with rudraksha malas walk alongside, one carrying a round gold ceremonial fan, and a man in a red turban and a woman with a crown-like headpiece are visible behind. Corrugated roofing, a concrete wall and palm trees frame the scene. Eleven people are visible.2017-12-30January 04 20152015-01-04Outdoor procession on a grey stone courtyard with a red carpet runner. A man in the centre wears a dark red-brown robe with gold stripes and a long red-and-white flower garland, walking toward the camera and smiling. Behind him, attendants in saffron and orange robes carry orange parasols and ornate gold-and-red standards, and a young boy in a gold crown and layered silver necklaces walks at the front right. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands at the left, and a man holding a brass pot with marigold garlands is at the far right. A shaded canopy and a decorated shrine stand in the background.2014-08-20March 10 20132013-03-10Photo of a procession walking down a red carpet under a white canopy with pink and striped fringe. A central man with a long-sleeved... wait, correction: a central man in a plain maroon-brown dhoti and sash wears a thick multicolour flower garland and gold ornaments, walking barefoot with hands at his sides. On his left, a man in an orange dhoti holds a tall yellow-handled ceremonial parasol with a multicoloured canopy. Lines of people in orange and saffron clothing stand on both sides with palms pressed together in greeting, including several girls wearing rudraksha malas. Behind them is a decorated altar area with a deity murti, a kalasha and lamps. Several men in white dhotis stand at the left edge.2017-09-02A 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.2016-12-03