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Outdoor procession at a temple courtyard with palm trees and a whitewashed building behind. A large black stone Nandi bull statue, draped in an orange shawl and white-and-red garland, is at the right, with flower offerings of yellow, orange and red petals at its base. Several robed figures in saffron/orange garments walk in front, one holding a red-and-gold stick. Behind them, devotees in white with yellow shawls carry decorated umbrellas and parasols in red, blue and gold. A man in white shirt and trousers with a lanyard gestures with outstretched arms beside a crowd of spectators, many in white and some children. Ceremonial bunting and flowers hang overhead. A bearded man in white stands among the group. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is distinguished by the cues required.

A procession on a dirt path outside a whitewashed building. A black stone Nandi bull statue with garlands sits on a white pedestal at left, and saffron flags are displayed. Several men in white dhotis and white or orange shirts carry colourful decorated parasols and a small figure, possibly a murti, adorned with flower garlands. In the centre, a barefoot man wears an orange robe and draped orange shawl, and carries a small orange-clad figure with flowers, appearing to lead the procession. Palm trees and a sign on the building are visible behind them.

A photograph of an outdoor procession at a temple-like site. In the foreground, a large dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a red and gold cloth-draped platform, decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red blossoms. To the left, a man in an orange robe with a saffron head covering gestures toward the statue, beside a bearded elder in an orange robe and another bearded man in white. Behind them, a line of people in white dhotis and saris, and several men in pink shirts with folded hands, stand along a palm-lined road. Saffron flags and multicoloured umbrella-style canopies rise above the crowd, and rangoli designs decorate the ground.

A photograph of an outdoor procession at a temple site. In the foreground a large black stone Nandi bull statue, garlanded with white jasmine strands and yellow and red flower garlands, faces right. Behind it, a line of people in white dhotis and kurtas walks along a dirt path, with one man in a saffron-orange garment and another in a brown shirt. Two colourful multi-panelled umbrellas with green, orange and yellow canopies and fringed tassels are held over the procession. A lean-to canopy and decorated arches with figures stand in the background under a clear blue sky, with a palm tree at left.

Outdoor photo at a festival procession. A large dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a red and gold draped platform, garlanded with yellow, white and red flower garlands. A bare-chested, white-bearded man in a white dhoti stands beside it with his hand raised in blessing. Around him, saffron-robed sadhus, one wearing an orange turban, and men in white and orange clothing stand near the statue. Behind them are orange flags, decorated ceremonial umbrellas with colourful fringes, a painted banner, and palm trees. Decorative floor rangoli lies on the ground in the foreground.

Outdoor temple scene on sandy ground beside palm trees. A barefoot man in orange robes and long swept-back hair stands before a black Nandi bull statue garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds, hands joined in reverence. Beside him a sannyasi in orange carries a brass tray of flowers, and another attendant in white with an orange shawl carries a tray of offerings. A tall copper dhvajastambha flagpole with garlands rises behind, under a striped parasol. Statues and a signboard map stand to the left. The outer figure is a devotee in orange, identified only by role.

December 07 2007

A procession at dusk beside a palm-lined path. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and orange hood, wearing a long beaded garland and sandals, walks forward smiling. Behind him, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls carry ornate multicoloured parasols with tassels, and a man in a red garment walks among them. To the right, a large black Nandi bull statue sits on a white pedestal decorated with marigold garlands and flower petals spread on the ground, with several white-clad devotees nearby. Strings of lights and palm trees frame the scene.

2010-01-02 +1 copies

Outdoor photo at a temple-like site among tall coconut palms. In the foreground, a large black stone Nandi bull statue faces left, garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds, white flower strands, and a bead necklace with bells, with white tripundra markings on its forehead. Behind it stands a tall copper-coloured column with carved panels and a small shrine motif on a white plinth. On the right, a person in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair stands gesturing with one hand and holding a small object, beside two men in orange and white garments with hands folded. Another white-clad figure stands in the background near a small table.

Outdoor temple courtyard with sandy ground, palm trees and a thatched hut behind a white wall. A large black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white pedestal garlanded with flowers. Beside it a tall copper flagstaff rises, draped with a flower garland at its base. Several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand around the pedestal. Two figures in orange robes, one with a long orange shawl and rudraksha beads, stand near the front on the left, one holding a staff. Small fire pits with ash circles sit in the foreground. A signboard on the left wall reads in Kannada script, and a floor plan board stands nearby.

January 02 2010

2010-01-02 +1 copies

A large dark stone Nandi bull statue dominates the foreground, draped with an orange cloth on its head and neck, a rudraksha mala hanging from its neck and a garland of white jasmine and red and yellow marigolds. Behind it, a crowd of people stands under a blue sky and palm trees. A woman in an orange sari stands near a colourful striped umbrella with tassels, and a few people in white and orange clothing are visible at the edges. Strings of small flags stretch across the top of the frame.