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December 14 2011

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Outdoor photo of a procession walking along a paved path past a red metal fence with gold ornamental finials and a small temple-style structure behind. In front, a man in a yellow dhoti and shawl with long hair and a rudraksha-style bead garland walks barefoot under a multicoloured fringed parasol. Three men in saffron/orange dhotis and shawls, some with bead garlands, walk alongside; the man at right carries a tray with offerings. Marigold plants and orange flowers and a tree frame the scene.2010-12-23A photograph of a procession on a paved path beside a red-and-gold iron gate. Under a colourful umbrella with yellow, blue and red panels, a central figure in an orange saffron garment and a long garland of white and orange flowers walks barefoot, with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads. Two attendants in orange dhotis walk behind, one holding a long staff with a white cord, and a third figure in white stands behind the gate. Green trees and a red boundary wall are in the background.2012-01-01December 26 20092009-12-26December 11 20112011-12-11Outdoor procession along a concrete path beside a red metal fence and green shrubs. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a large white-and-orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks at the centre, carrying a long-handled ceremonial umbrella in red, yellow and blue with decorated orange side fans. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl holds the umbrella pole, and an orange-robed man on the left carries a brass plate. Another orange-robed attendant on the right holds an offering plate, with a white-clad figure further back. Appearance-based cues: a person as the central figure in saffron with long hair, garland and mala, walking in procession. A water tank and trees appear in the background.2009-12-26December 12 20112011-12-12Outdoor procession near a temple shrine with a red and gold iron gate and a small gold-tipped roof. A man in the center wears a flowing yellow dhoti-style garment with a white-and-gold garland and walks barefoot with a pale ceremonial shawl over his shoulder. Behind him, men in saffron-orange robes with garlands follow, one carrying a tray. A colourful fringed red, green, yellow and purple parasol (chatra) is held overhead, and marigolds and green foliage fill the right foreground.2010-12-23A photograph of a procession on a temple path beside a red metal railing with gold finials. In front, a smiling man wears a violet dhoti and red shawl with gold border, a gold pendant on a beaded mala, gold armlets, and a white tilak on his forehead. Behind him, two men in saffron/orange cloth carry a silver vessel on a tray decorated with yellow flower garlands and green leaves; one holds a white ceremonial staff and wears a rudraksha mala. A red-roofed building and a bell tower stand in the background.2011-12-14 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20122012-01-01Outdoor photograph of four men walking along a paved path beside an ornate red and gold iron railing. The front man wears a violet silk dhoti with a red-and-gold border, a red shawl over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with sandalwood markings on his forehead. Behind him, a man in an orange robe carries a silver tray holding a silver pot wrapped in a yellow flower garland with green leaves. Another man in an orange robe holds a long silver staff, and a man in white dhoti and shawl walks at the back, all with forehead markings. A red wall and trees are in the background.2011-12-14December 11 20112011-12-11A photo of a procession on a paved walkway beside a red-railed fence with gold finials. A figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a long red and white flower garland, a gold pendant, rudraksha beads and bangles, walks under a multicoloured parasol with tassels. Two saffron-clad attendants follow behind, one carrying a tray or plate, both wearing rudraksha malas. Behind the fence, saffron-robed devotees stand near a temple structure, and a water tank rises at right.2012-01-01