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A photograph of a group of saffron-robed sannyasis walking across a paved courtyard in front of a pink temple building with ornate lattice parapets and palm trees behind. In the centre a bald man in an orange robe and orange turban walks beside a younger man with long hair, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, both in orange saffron cloth. Around them stand men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with shawls and a man in a pink shirt and grey trousers on the right. Several devotees in white and orange stand along the edges of the courtyard.

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Outdoor photograph of a religious procession on a paved courtyard in front of a pink-trimmed building with ornate lattice railings and palm trees behind it. Three saffron-robed sannyasis walk forward at the centre: the figure on the right wears a saffron turban and a long rudraksha mala, the centre figure wears a saffron turban and a bead necklace, and the figure on the left wears a saffron turban and a saffron wrap. Dhoti-clad men in white stand along the sides, one in a pale shirt and grey trousers holds his hands together in greeting, and a woman in a blue sari carries a small child on the left. Bulbs are strung across the top of the scene.2010-01-13Outdoor photograph of a crowd on a paved cobblestone courtyard in front of a pink and white temple-style building with lattice screens. In the centre, a bald-headed sannyasi in orange robes and an orange turban holds his hands together. To his right, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange robe and orange turban, gestures with one hand. Other saffron-clad monks in orange turbans stand behind them. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, a woman in a blue sari, and a young girl in a blue dress stand among the crowd. Some people hold white cloth over their shoulders.2010-01-13A photograph of an outdoor courtyard entrance with a pink and white decorated facade and a lattice-screened wall behind. Several saffron-robed monastics walk down a set of steps. The central figure in a long orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala is followed by a monk in a saffron robe and orange turban on the left. A younger monk on the right wears an orange robe, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, and gestures as he speaks. Surrounding them are devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a teal sari, and a girl in a blue outfit. Other saffron-clad monks stand in the background.2010-01-13January 13 20102010-01-13A photograph of a group walking barefoot across a paved courtyard beside a white-and-red striped stone platform, with a low red-roofed building and a hanging floral garland behind them. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha mala walks forward with hands folded, while a man in an orange shawl and a younger man in a white dhoti with yellow shoulder cloth walk alongside. Several men in white dhotis and white kurtas stand at the sides with hands joined, and a few boys in yellow and printed shirts watch and fold their hands.2010-07-14Outdoor photograph of a procession walking across a patterned stone-paved courtyard in front of a pink temple complex with arched gateways, carved ornamental walls and a tall tiered gopuram, with palm trees behind. In the centre, several saffron-robed monastics walk together: one tall figure in a saffron turban and rudraksha mala, another in an orange turban with a long saffron wrap, and others in orange robes and sandals. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, one holding a blue folder, and a bystander at right wears a white shirt and mala. Crowds of onlookers and devotees stand in the background under a bright sky.2010-01-13A courtyard gathering outside a white building with a red-tiled roofline and a red-and-white painted platform in the foreground. A person in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala walks barefoot across hexagonal paving, flanked by men in white dhotis and shirts, several with yellow shawls and orange sashes. A crowd of men and a few boys stands along the right, many with hands folded in namaskar. Small smoking fire pits are visible on the ground at left, and a row of small stone statues stands behind the walkway. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession or devotional gathering, with ash and ritual fire remnants nearby.2010-07-07A photograph of a crowd walking along a courtyard outside a pink building with a palm and banana plants. In the centre, a man in saffron robes and an orange shawl stands with his palms pressed together in greeting, a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible at his chest, and a vertical marking on his forehead. Around him, devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, and several sannyasis in orange robes, surround him. A man at right holds a bouquet of yellow flowers and wears a rosette-style ribbon on his shirt, and another man at right has a similar rosette. A small shrine doorway decorated with a garland and bright cloth hangs in the background, and a red-and-gold banner is held at left.2007-01-30December 11 20092009-12-11Outdoor photo of a crowd walking through a courtyard scattered with orange flower petals in front of a pink building with a decorated doorway. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and orange shawl with gold-bordered patterning presses his palms together and gestures to people around him. Beside and behind him, several saffron-robed sannyasis, one with a tall orange turban, walk among men in white shirts and white dhotis. An elderly bearded man in white stands near the front right, and a man in a light green shirt with a red and blue rosette sits to the right. A bare-chested man holding a garland of yellow flowers appears at the far right edge, and a palm tree and banana leaves frame the scene.2007-01-30February 02 20072007-02-02A photograph of an outdoor ashram ritual courtyard with a row of men in white dhotis and white shirts standing with folded hands along the sides, many wearing orange or red shawls. In the foreground a man in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot up stone steps decorated with white kolam designs, followed by a man in white with an orange shawl and a shaved head. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in white with a red-orange shawl stands at the front. A black speaker sits to the right beside potted palms. Red-and-white painted steps, orange-painted buildings, palm trees and smoke rising from fire pits in the background suggest a homa or yagna area. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2010-08-28