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Night procession of smiling men dancing outdoors near a chain-link fence. In the center, a bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth with rudraksha beads dances with arms spread, beneath a red parasol with silver-beaded edging held by a helper. To the right, a man in white dhoti with orange-gold border and a long rudraksha mala, with a white forehead mark, dances beside others in orange and red robes. To the left, a man in white with a gold-bordered cloth and ceremonial gold necklaces smiles and gestures. Several other devotees in orange and red garments are visible in the background.2017-08-25Night procession photo of several smiling men dancing outdoors in ritual dress. In the centre, a bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth holds up a red umbrella with sequined trim, and a bead necklace hangs at his chest. To the left, a man in white dhoti with gold borders wears a long brown and gold bead necklace and a gold pendant. Others wear white and gold-bordered dhotis, deep maroon cloths, or orange robes, some with rudraksha malas. A woman-like figure in white is at the far right and a child in orange stands beside them. Bright flash lighting against a dark background.2017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesAugust 25 20172017-08-25Outdoor procession at dusk along a road at a Kumbh Mela site, with a crowd of saffron-clad sadhus and devotees walking barefoot. A central man wears a long fuchsia and white marigold garland, a rudraksha-style mala, orange-red robes and a bindi, and stands beneath a red fringed umbrella. Nearby, a man holds a tall trident staff and another raises a hand. On the left a bald man in orange dhoti and gold-trimmed white cloth wears a gold chain and raises a palm. On the right, a man with white painted face and body wears white and red cloth. Orange flags and wooden poles line the background under a pinkish evening sky.2013-02-10Night procession on a dirt path lit by street lamps, with a crowd of devotees around. In the centre a figure in orange robes with a long rudraksha mala walks with hands folded; he has long dark hair and a sandal-coloured sash. Flanking him, shaven-headed sannyasis in saffron robes with rudraksha malas hold hands in a dancing line, while men in white dhotis with gold borders, red-bordered cloths and rudraksha malas move alongside. Onlookers in white shirts and saris watch from the sides.2011-11-09January 11 20172017-01-11January 03 20162016-01-03February 21 20162016-02-21September 18 20152015-09-18Outdoor procession under a red umbrella with tasselled fringe and palm trees against a blue sky. Several men in saffron-orange robes and gold beaded necklaces stand close together; the central one, with long dark swept hair and bare shoulders, smiles and gestures with open hands. Another man on the right raises both arms above his head, cheerfully. A man at left holds a golden trident-like staff, and a man in the centre foreground presses palms together in greeting. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand among them, and a golden staff and a small decorated canopy appear behind. A black light stand is at right. The scene reads as a festival procession with devotees in saffron.2008-12-23