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A photograph of a group of men walking barefoot along a dirt path across an open field in early morning light, with tall trees and a low building in the background. In the centre, a man in a rust-brown robe with a gold-coloured ornate necklace and a rust-orange turban walks forward, flanked by men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas. A man at right holds a long wooden staff and wears a rudraksha mala. Another man in a saffron-orange robe walks behind, and a bare-chested man carries a small pot.2016-10-16A photograph of a procession walking along a dirt path across an open field in early light, with trees and a building in the background. In the center, a man in a rust-brown robe with an ornate gold necklace and a rust-coloured turban walks ahead, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside and behind him, a man with a bare chest and rudraksha malas wears white dhotis with yellow borders; one carries a tall staff and another a small wooden box. An elderly man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala walks among them. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls follow along the path, and a few more people walk in the distance.2016-10-16A morning procession walks along a dirt road lined with dry grass and trees under hazy sky. Several bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold borders wear rudraksha malas; one carries a metal pot and another a long staff. A central figure in a rust-brown robe with a matching turban and a heavy gold necklace walks with a dark staff. Saffron-robed sadhus walk among them, and white-clad attendants follow behind. A white van and a red-roofed building appear in the distance.2016-10-16December 23 20072007-12-23A procession on a dirt path walks past a purple backdrop and a striped tent. A long-haired man in orange and red robes with a large white and orange flower garland walks at the centre beneath a red and gold ceremonial parasol. Around him, shaved-headed men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange-robed men walk alongside, several with rudraksha malas and one holding folded hands at chest height. A bare-chested man in front has a sacred thread and mala. Bunting and banana plants line the background under an overcast sky.2010-12-29Outdoor photo on a dirt ground at an open site with palm trees and a red metal frame behind. A group of sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas walks forward, several barefoot. Men in white dhoti and shirts walk among and beside them, and some stand with hands folded in greeting at right. A few figures wear white or cream shawls, and a man at left wears a plain orange cloth. Overcast pale sky above. Some attendees appear to be wearing identification badges.2009-12-30December 23 20072007-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path with trees, flags and a banner behind. A man in orange robes, an orange head wrap and a long garland of white and yellow flowers walks at the centre, with a long-haired figure beside him in an orange shawl over white clothes. Around them men in white shirts, white dhotis and white mundus walk barefoot, several wearing rudraksha-style mala necklaces. A man in front carries a metal bowl. Saffron, white and purple flags stand along the route.2006-11-24Outdoor photograph of a dusty village dirt road with a procession of saffron-robed monks walking between lines of volunteers in white kurtas and white dhotis wearing lanyards. The bearded man in the front right wears an orange-saffron robe and walks barefoot; behind him, several saffron-clad sadhus and a white-haired figure in a pinkish-orange shawl walk together. Volunteers at left and right hold hands to form a guided corridor. Corrugated green-roofed sheds, brick walls, palm trees and a string of white garlands on poles frame the scene under a pale sky.2009-12-30December 23 20072007-12-23A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. A central man in an orange-saffron robe and orange shawl, wearing a long garland of white and multicoloured flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, walks at the centre under a large ornate umbrella held up by a helper. Around him, men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls walk barefoot; several carry a golden trident and a tall gold-topped staff. The man in the centre has long dark hair and a broad smile.2007-12-23September 08 20112011-09-08