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A crowd descends a wide white staircase with red-painted step edges beside a whitewashed wall with red zigzag patterning. In the centre, two figures in saffron-orange robes walk barefoot; the taller one wears a garland of marigolds and red flowers around the neck, and the one in front holds the handrail. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, some with lanyards, follow, and a woman in a blue blouse and maroon sari with a red forehead mark walks in the lower foreground. A tree shades the upper steps and a few people stand at the top.

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Photograph of a crowd descending a white stone staircase with red-and-white painted walls and a metal handrail under trees. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long orange garland of marigolds and walks down the steps with a red-and-white striped shawl; the figure has long dark hair, and the presentation carries cues consistent with a sannyasi, though identity is uncertain. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with lanyards, descend alongside a woman in a deep red sari and another in an orange robe at lower left. Total visible people roughly 20.2010-02-17A crowd descends a white stone staircase with red-painted risers flanked by a white wall with red brick-pattern trim. In the centre, a saffron-robed figure with long hair wears a garland of orange-and-white flowers and walks beside a second saffron-robed person. Men in white dhotis and shirts surround them, some with ID-style lanyards, and a woman in a lavender sari holds the metal handrail on the right. In the foreground a woman in a blue blouse and red sari walks down the steps, and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers walks barefoot. Trees and a small white building with a sloping roof stand behind, under a pale sky.2010-02-17A photograph of a crowd descending a white-and-red striped stone staircase outdoors under trees. At centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a multicoloured flower garland walks down the steps, flanked by men in white dhotis and white shirts with lanyards, and a woman in a white sari. Another person in an orange robe stands on a lower step facing him. Behind and around them, devotees in white and colourful saris and shirts climb or pause along metal handrails. A woman in orange sari stands at the left edge, and a bare-armed devotee in a blue top occupies the bottom right corner. The scene suggests a temple or ashram procession on steps.2010-02-17A photograph of a crowd descending a whitewashed stone staircase with red-painted bands on the side wall, under trees. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a garland of yellow and orange flowers around the neck and walks down the steps, with a second saffron-robed attendant in front of him. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear ID lanyards, and women in saris and a woman in purple walk along the handrails. Several saffron-robed figures and people in casual clothing are visible on the stairs and landings. The figure in the garland is an appearance-based candidate, but the cues are limited to saffron robes and a garland, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-17Outdoor photo of a group walking up a stairway with red-and-white painted steps beside a whitewashed wall. In the centre, a woman in an orange saffron sari with a floral garland stands on the steps, with another woman in orange beside her. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with lanyards, walk around them, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers walks at left. Behind them are a green signboard with Tamil text and pictures of deities, a small roadside shop, palm trees and hills. Women in blue, red and patterned saris and salwar walk in the background.2010-02-17A photograph of a crowd walking down a stone staircase with red-and-white painted steps beside a whitewashed wall with red stripes. In the centre, two women in saffron-orange robes with flower garlands walk down the steps, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti and others in white clothes accompany them. A woman in an orange sari with gold necklace is in the foreground, and women in blue and green saris are nearby. Behind them is a green poster with a portrait and red-and-yellow decorative text, a small shop awning, and green hills with palm trees under a hazy sky.2010-02-17July 07 20092009-07-07November 11 20082008-11-11November 11 20082008-11-11July 08 20092009-07-08August 03 20082008-08-03A festive procession leaves a temple entrance decorated with green coconuts and yellow-orange flower garlands. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a red and white flower garland, and gold ceremonial necklaces, with a visible saffron/orange garment and ornate adornments that match the page's a person reference. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis carry long gold trident-topped staffs, and men in white dhotis and red-orange shawls walk beside them. Devotees in white and yellow clothing stand along the steps with palms pressed together, and a crowd of onlookers fills the background. A gold ceremonial umbrella-like canopy is visible above the entrance.2009-12-27