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November 29 2011

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A man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala around his neck walks down a red carpet under a canopied temple hall, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. Devotees on both sides, many in white and some with folded hands in namaskar, line metal railings. Behind him an ornate golden deity shrine with red drapes and pillars is visible. The man's wide, lively smile and saffron-and-rudraksha presentation fit the a person appearance cues, shown in procession as a sannyasi receiving greetings.2010-11-06A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and a flower garland walks down a red carpet runner between metal handrails in a hall with terracotta walls and colourful patterned pillars. Behind him, a man in white with a red shawl walks alongside, and a line of people in white clothes stand along both sides with palms pressed together in greeting. Light streams in from an open doorway at the far end, where palm trees are visible outside.2010-08-15A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a large gold-coloured garland walking down a red carpet runner between metal railings in a hall with terracotta-coloured walls. Beside him a man in white dhoti and white shirt with a red shawl walks with bare feet. Devotees line both sides of the aisle with hands folded in anjali mudra and some bow low, including women in white and a man in a white shirt at right. A woman in white bends forward at far left. Colourful pillars and a tiled roof frame the hall, with an open doorway and palm trees beyond. a person: the saffron-robed man with long hair and a gold garland is the visible central figure, walking as a guest of honour.2010-08-15A photograph of a covered walkway lined with metal railings and a red carpet. A bare-footed figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching orange shawl, wearing a long rudraksha-style mala and ornate gold necklaces, walks down the carpet with palms pressed together in greeting. a person is the figure walking with folded hands, wearing orange robes and layered necklaces. To the left, a row of devotees in white, cream and red saris, shawls and white kurta-style clothes stand with hands joined in namaste. On the right, a man in a cream striped kurta with white vertical marks on his forehead bows with folded hands, and another man in white beside him also joins his palms. Ceiling fans and a corrugated roof overhead.2011-11-29A photograph of a procession walking down a red-carpeted lane lined with steel railings. A man with long dark hair and a red tilak wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red-and-white flower garland, and a gold-and-red bead necklace, holding a long staff and smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him walks a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and upper cloth with a gold border and rudraksha mala, also in namaste. Devotees line both sides in white and orange clothes, many with hands folded. Behind them stands a decorated canopy with tassels, paper-leaf bunting and colourful cloth hangings in a temple-like setting.2012-01-01A photograph of a long covered walkway with a red carpet, lined on the left by a metal railing and devotees with palms pressed together in namaste. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti, a bare upper body with a shawl draped over the shoulder and a garland of beads or flowers, walks forward smiling with hands folded in greeting. Several women in white, cream and saffron-toned clothes stand along the rail, some in sarees, with hands raised in prayer. Yellow paper streamers hang from the ceiling frame. A figure in the foreground on the right is partly visible in light striped cloth. The scene suggests a darshan or greeting procession. a person appears as the walking man in orange with long hair, mala and gold-toned armlets.2011-11-29A photograph of a covered hall with a red carpet runway between metal railings, lined by devotees on both sides. On the left, a row of young girls in white dresses with yellow trim stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe wears a white and orange flower garland and holds a small object in his hands, while a bald monk in an orange robe walks beside him. Orange walls, paper star decorations hang from the ceiling, and a tall patterned banner stands at left.2010-09-13December 05 20092009-12-05Indoor temple hall with a corrugated roof and hanging yellow-green leaf strings. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha-style bead garland walks down a red carpet between metal railings toward a deity murti shrine. Devotees line both sides, many with palms pressed together in namaskar; a woman in a red sari with bangles stands at right, and a woman in white and a girl in pink stand at left. Overhead ceiling fans and a fluorescent light hang above.2011-11-29A photograph of a procession walking down a red carpet under a covered hall with striped pillars and a decorated canopy. In the centre, a figure in a red robe and orange-beaded garland walks with raised palms, flanked by white-clad attendants holding a staff and a canopy. On the left, men in white clothes stand with palms pressed together and an orange flag. On the right, women in white and saffron saris and a woman in a green sari watch, with a fair-haired woman at the far right in a white sari. The setting is an open-sided temple hall with metal railings.2010-12-22January 01 20122012-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27