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August 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple courtyard where a barefoot man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl walks along a red carpet, wearing a thick garland of yellow and red flowers and rudraksha malas, with a forehead marking. Behind him, a second robed man in orange follows with a bag over his shoulder. Lines of people in white and cream traditional clothing stand on both sides with hands pressed together in greeting, some barefoot. A shrine with a deity murti under a canopy with garlands is visible at the back left, beside a sign and trees.2015-09-08A procession on a red carpet under an open pavilion with palm trees behind. A smiling man with long dark hair and a gold necklace with a large pendant walks at the centre, wearing a brown patterned wrap and a rudraksha mala. Around him, saffron-robed men and boys in red and orange dhotis play long curved brass horns (karnatic-style trumpets). Men in red and orange sashes walk alongside, and one bearded figure holds a tall ceremonial umbrella with a fringed canopy. Small embroidered flags hang behind, and a drum is visible at the left edge. The scene resembles a ratha-style procession or ceremonial entry, with a figure in ornate clothing leading the group.2014-06-06August 15 20132013-08-15September 08 20152015-09-08A procession walks along a red carpet under a large open-sided shelter with a corrugated roof and hanging decorations. A central figure with long dark hair wears a rust-orange dhoti with gold borders, a heavy gold necklace, and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala across the chest; he smiles and walks barefoot. Around him, shaven-headed men in orange and rust-coloured robes carry a tall golden staff with a decorated orange-and-red pennant and ceremonial staffs. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk at the sides, one carrying a brass ritual vessel. An elderly bearded figure in orange stands behind. a person by appearance: the long swept-back hair, gold necklace, garland and rudraksha mala suggest the central procession figure.2015-01-04June 07 20162016-06-07January 04 20152015-01-04September 08 20152015-09-08June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10June 07 20162016-06-07