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February 13 2013

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A narrow lane in Varanasi with weathered whitewashed walls and a metal-grilled wooden door on the left. A smiling figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and a large black rudraksha-style necklace layered over orange and marigold garlands walks at the centre, flanked by saffron-robed sannyasis. The sannyasi on the right holds a silver trident, and another wears a gold pendant and rudraksha mala. Several others in orange cloth follow close behind in the procession.2013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13February 13 20132013-02-13A photograph of a narrow lane in Varanasi with pale weathered walls. A central figure with long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead and a saffron wrap walks forward, wearing a heavy black rudraksha mala, a multi-strand white pearl necklace, and layered garlands of marigold and green leaves; the wrist bands are dark and beaded. Flanking him, two shaved-headed men in saffron dhotis and wraps walk beside him; the man on the right holds a tall silver trident with a red gem. Other saffron-clad people are visible further back in the lane, and a figure with a marigold garland stands near the back. a person is the central figure, distinguished by long swept hair, rudraksha mala and multiple garlands, walking in procession.2013-02-13A photo of a procession through a narrow lane in a crowded city. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk together, the front ones with shaved heads and gold beaded necklaces, some holding silver trishula staffs decorated with orange marigold garlands. The central figure has long dark hair, a red forehead mark, a thick green leaf garland with orange marigold and white flower garlands, and rudraksha beads, and raises his hand in blessing. Shopfronts and carved wooden doorways line the lane, with other onlookers behind. Swamiji (probable) appears in the centre wearing the garlanded robes and long hair, with the hand-raised blessing gesture identifying his role as the leader of the procession.2013-02-13A photograph of a procession on a paved path with a tree and hillside behind. A man in a rust-red shawl and dhoti, wearing a large marigold garland with pink flowers, raises one hand while walking and smiling. Beside and behind him, people in saffron and orange robes walk with him. A man on the left in an orange shawl carries a silver trident staff. Other devotees wear orange wraps and rudraksha malas, and several carry white staffs. Several people in the crowd are visible, and most are in orange or rust-coloured robes.2014-01-13June 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesPhotograph of a narrow alley lane in Varanasi with blue-washed walls. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk together. The central figure, with long black hair swept back, wears a thick black rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, layered with orange marigold garlands and a green leafy garland, plus a white flower garland and a pearl-like necklace; he has an orange tilak on his forehead and smiles. a person appears in the centre, consistent with the page's account of a Varanasi temple tour. Flanking him, a bald man on the left wears a heavy gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, and a man on the right holds a silver trident-topped staff and wears rudraksha beads. Another orange-robed man in the background carries a small orange-wrapped staff. Five people are visible in total.2013-02-13March 01 20182018-03-01July 02 20152015-07-02Outdoor procession on a paved path with a blue-edged mat runner. A central man in a rust-red sleeveless tunic and draped dhoti walks barefoot with eyes closed, wearing long dark braided hair, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, a gold necklace and a long rudraksha mala across his chest. Behind him a young attendant in an orange-saffron dhoti and leopard-print headwrap and shawl holds a tall gold pole supporting a large multicoloured canopy with red and orange tassels. Several other attendants in orange robes, rudraksha malas and white body markings walk alongside, and trees and reddish buildings stand in the background.2018-01-01A narrow alley lined with cream-coloured walls and yellow-green banana-leaf decorations hung overhead leads a procession toward the camera. In the foreground, a man in a floral white and red garland walks with eyes lowered, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and a tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes and beaded necklaces raises one hand in greeting. Behind them, several saffron-robed men with malas and a few men in white shirts and dhotis follow along a path strewn with petals. A uniformed police officer stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a devotee procession moving through a town street.2014-07-04 +1 copies