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A crowd walks along a temple street lined with pink-washed buildings with arched carved windows and a gopuram tower behind a tree. In the foreground a man in a khaki police uniform and cap walks beside a man in a white shirt and dhoti with glasses, carrying a cane. Beside them a man in white with a rudraksha mala and glasses walks with hands held together, and devotees in white dhotis with yellow shawls follow. Several people in orange robes and garlands, some with white tilak, walk behind. Women in saris with yellow shawls and others in the background complete the procession.

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Outdoor temple procession on a stone-paved path beside a pink temple building with arched windows, ornate carved pillars and iron-grille gates. A man in khaki uniform walks at left beside a figure in orange robes and a large marigold garland, who appears to be a sannyasi. Behind them, several men in orange robes and garlands follow, and devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shawls walk barefoot, one wearing rudraksha beads. Onlookers crowd the background under a tree.2010-01-08A barefoot procession walks along a stone-paved path beside a pink temple building with arched windows, ornate carved pilasters and iron-grilled gates. Men in white dhotis and shirts with yellow shawls lead the group, many wearing rudraksha malas. In front, a man in a saffron-orange robe wears a marigold garland. A uniformed police officer in khaki walks among them. A man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers follows, and a man with a vibhuti forehead mark appears at right. Trees stand behind the building under an overcast sky.2010-01-08Outdoor photo of a procession walking along a paved temple path near a pink temple wall with yellow panels and a small ornate gopuram-style tower, palm trees and a hill behind. In front, a uniformed police officer in khaki cap and shirt holds a walkie-talkie and leads the group. Behind him, a man in saffron robes with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a large gold-coloured garland and rudraksha beads walks with raised hand, a distinctive presentation consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate. Around him, saffron-robed men and white-clad devotees wear yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, one carrying an orange cloth. Several more people follow in the background.2010-01-08A procession walks along a dirt path inside a temple complex in Tiruvannamalai, with tall white gopuram towers and palm trees behind. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long multicoloured flower garland and has white markings on the forehead, with long dark hair; a similarly dressed sannyasi walks beside him. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and a uniformed police officer in khaki accompany them, and a bald man in orange robes with a gold necklace walks at the left. Trees and a small shrine structure are visible to the right.2010-01-08December 08 20112011-12-08A photograph of a group walking barefoot along a stone-paved path beside a high stone wall toward a white gopuram of Arunachaleshwara temple in Tiruvannamalai. In the centre, an older bald man in a saffron-orange shawl walks beside a younger man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, who smiles and holds his hands together. Behind them a woman in a red-and-gold sari and men in white dhotis walk, one holding a garland of yellow and white flowers and others wearing pink rosettes. A uniformed police officer stands at left under a tree. Overcast sky above.2006-12-04A photograph of a procession walking along a stone-paved temple path beside a long pillared temple corridor under a large shade tree. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long necklace of golden beads and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back dark hair and no crown or turban. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes with a gold necklace carries a garland of yellow and purple flowers. Around them, saffron-clad sannyasis, a uniformed police officer in khaki, and men in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk together. The image has no legible text.2010-01-08A crowded photograph at a temple entrance of a grey stone doorway. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long ornate orange-and-gold beaded necklace, walking forward with his hands at his sides. Beside him, a bald man in a white dhoti and white shawl wears a green beaded mala and holds a plate or tray. Around them, several men in orange robes and gold necklaces stand, along with men in white clothes with yellow shawls, and a uniformed policeman in khaki with a cap. Devotees in white and yellow press against metal railings, some with folded hands, a few elderly people among them.2010-01-08A photograph at a temple entrance with carved grey stone pillars and a doorway. At centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a large garland of white, red and yellow flowers, while two priests in orange and white clothing assist. Beside him, a priest with a shaved head and white vibhuti marks stands in an orange robe. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest with a multicoloured sash and a grey-haired priest with white markings pour or offer from a silver vessel. A uniformed police officer in khaki with a peaked cap stands to the right. Many devotees in white and orange clothing crowd around, several with folded hands, and a boy in a striped shirt is visible on the left.2010-01-08A street procession in Tiruvannamalai with saffron-robed sannyasis walking barefoot on a paved road. In the foreground at left, a smiling young man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a multi-strand gold necklace. Beside him, a bearded man in orange also wears a gold necklace. In the centre, an older bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a green and yellow border wears a green bead necklace and sacred ash markings. At right, a uniformed police officer in khaki walks beside them. Several other orange-robed men and a figure in white follow behind. The swami-like figure at left shows distinctive long hair and gold ornaments, but his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2010-01-08Outdoor photo of a group walking across a paved temple courtyard in bright daylight. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a long beaded rudraksha-style garland and gold ornaments, holding a gold-edged cloth, and smiles. Beside and behind him, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala walks alongside. On the right, two shaved-headed men in white dhotis with gold borders walk, one holding a staff. On the left, men in white dhotis and white shirts, one wearing a bright yellow shawl, accompany the group. Behind them stands a pink temple building with a carved stone gateway, palm trees, and devotees sitting on steps at the far right.2011-12-08A photograph of a crowd at a temple entrance with a tall stone gateway behind. In the centre-left, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and a large garland of yellow, white and red flowers and green leaves; he smiles and is being attended to. Beside him, a man in orange with long hair touches his own hair. Around them, devotees in orange and white clothes press forward, and a uniformed police officer in khaki with a dark cap stands in the foreground. A bare-chested priest with a grey topknot and green bead necklace, white ash marks on his body, and another priest with a shaved head and white tilak stand among the crowd. A cameraman with a large lens is at the right edge.2010-01-08