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December 17 20112011-12-17Night outdoor procession at a temple-like setting under a canopy with colourful pennant bunting. A bearded man in a maroon-brown robe with rudraksha beads and a gold chain stands at centre, smiling, with a white-and-blue cloth bundle of flowers in his hands, held by a shirtless man in a white dhoti with a sash who has dreadlocked hair and arm bands. A young attendant in orange-red robes holds a gold-tipped pole of the canopy, and other attendants in orange and white robes stand behind, lit by a bright lamp. a person cues: the centre man wears a maroon robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, though his appearance is only partly clear. Tilak and sandalwood marks are visible on several men. Visible people are about six, so this is a small group.2017-10-19November 15 20172017-11-15A night procession of devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walks along a paved path. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, marked with white vibhuti, carries a tray of white flowers and garlands. Next to him a young man in orange cloth holds a green-and-gold kalasha-like offering decorated with a pink garland, while another bare-chested man in orange holds a tall gold-topped staff with a red canopy above. Drummers and other devotees follow behind in orange, some with white markings. The scene reads as a temple procession.2017-10-19Night procession on a paved courtyard beside a red-pillared open shed with a lantern on a red post at left. A man in a white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, with white sacred markings on his forehead and arms, carries an ornate gold kalasha decorated with green leaves and a flower. A central man in a rust-red saffron wrap with layered coral and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red tilak smiles and gestures with one hand, holding a long white-tipped staff. At right a man in orange cloth and beaded necklaces raises a tall bamboo pole. Three people are visible.2017-10-15May 04 20122012-05-04September 05 20172017-09-05Night 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.2017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25Night 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.2017-08-25January 02 20162016-01-02November 15 20172017-11-15