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Outdoor photo at a temple precinct with palm trees and a green tree behind a low concrete railing. In the right foreground a long-haired figure in a flowing orange-red robe and gold necklaces stands with palms pressed together in prayer, head bowed, a light vertical mark on the forehead. Beside and behind, a man in an orange robe with a red shoulder cloth wears a yellow-and-white flower garland and gold beads and looks on. Several men in white kurtas and dhotis, one with hands joined in namaste, stand behind them. A yellow cloth hangs over one man's shoulder. The scene suggests a devotional visit or darshan.

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A photograph of a temple outdoors with palm trees and a tree in the background. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair and a white forehead mark wears an orange-red robe and a garland of orange-red flowers, with palms pressed together in a gesture of greeting as he stands before a whitewashed stone shrine with a domed top. Swamiji (probable), given the long hair, the orange robe and the garland. To his left, a man in orange robes with a flower garland and a yellow cloth stands beside men in white dhotis. Several other people in orange and white stand behind him. A tall stone pillar and a dark rock wall with a cloth tied to it sit at the right edge.2010-01-08A photograph of a procession along a stone-paved temple corridor with tall carved pillars and a hillside with palm trees behind. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a red-and-orange shawl wears a gold ornamental necklace and a sacred ash marking, and walks with a pink cloth in one hand. Beside him, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a white ash mark on his forehead, wearing an orange robe and a multi-coloured flower garland with a gold pendant, presses his palms together in greeting and smiles. Behind them, men in orange robes and gold-bordered white dhotis with yellow shawls follow, and a cameraman is visible at the left.2010-01-08Photograph of a procession walking along a stone temple wall toward a gopuram in the background, with a mountain and palm trees behind. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe with ornate gold necklaces and a large gold pendant walks at the centre, a white tripundra mark on his forehead. Beside him, a smiling man with long dark hair in an orange-red robe and a large garland of yellow and white flowers presses his palms together in greeting; the garland and ornate gold necklaces are visible. Behind them, men in white dhotis with yellow shawls, and one with a rudraksha mala, follow. The ground has colourful rangoli designs.2010-01-08December 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor photo of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and green foliage. In the centre, a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-maroon border, glasses and a gold necklace with a pendant walks with a pink cloth in hand. To the right, a figure in orange robes wears a large garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers over a gold necklace, a white tilak on the forehead, and raises one hand in greeting. Beside them, another person in orange robes and a bald man in orange follow. On the left, a bearded man in white clothes with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala looks downward. Behind them, men in white and a few women gather along the path. a person candidate: the garlanded figure in orange on the right shows long dark hair, a white tilak and a gold necklace, but his appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-01-08July 28 20082008-07-28 +1 copiesA procession on a paved path under trees, with a red and green tasselled parasol held overhead on the left. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a white and gold turban, a long white and red flower garland, and a gold bead necklace, walking barefoot with hands clasped at the chest. Behind him a bald man in orange wears glasses and carries a tall gold staff with a finial. Other saffron-robed attendants in orange dhotis and shawls walk alongside, one with a long beard.2008-12-30A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and leafy green shrubs. In the centre, a bald man with glasses wears an orange saffron robe with a maroon border, a gold necklace with a pendant, and a gold bangle, carrying a pink cloth, barefoot. To his right, a younger person in a saffron robe with a multicolour marigold and white flower garland and a gold necklace smiles and gestures. Behind them, another saffron-clad man wears a gold necklace, and men in white dhotis and a man in a yellow shawl with white tilak marks on their foreheads walk along. A bald man in white stands in the background. Ash marks decorate several foreheads.2010-01-08A photograph of people walking through a narrow stone passage at a temple gateway, with grilled metal gates on both sides. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a bright orange robe, orange-beaded mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting. Behind and beside him, several saffron-robed men walk, one with a shaved head and white tilak on his forehead. On the right, women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaste. On the left, a woman in white with a red shawl and other visitors in light clothing also press their hands together. Other figures are visible further back in the passage.2010-01-08December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor welcome on a dirt road lined with coconut palms. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a large white-and-red flower garland stands under a red parasol with fringed tassels, receiving a yellow-and-red flower garland offered by a younger saffron-robed attendant with shell-bead necklaces. A bearded attendant in saffron robes holds a silver vessel with mango leaves and yellow flowers. In the foreground, a man in white kneels and bows. A silver car with its headlights visible sits behind them, decorated with flower garlands.2008-12-25