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May 16 2011

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Night photograph of a group walking along a dirt path lit by a street lamp, passing a leafy tree and a white wall. In the centre, a woman in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded necklace walks among devotees dressed in white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls. At the far right, a man in white raises one arm. Their footwear is bare or minimal. The scene resembles a devotional procession or walk, with no visible deity or ritual objects.2008-08-02Night outdoor procession on a dirt path lit by bright floodlights, with a wooden building and trees behind. In the centre a young man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment, a white floral garland of purple and white blossoms, and rudraksha beads. Beside him a shaven-headed man in orange robes and beaded mala walks barefoot. Around them devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with striped sacred threads and necklaces, walk in a group, along with women in saris and men in white shirts and trousers.2011-05-16Night procession on a dirt path lit by strings of red and white bulb lights. In the foreground a young man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and sandals, walks beside a tall trident (trishul) and a woman in cream sari with yellow border holds a brass tray. Behind them devotees in white dhotis, cream saris and yellow shawls carry trident staffs, and a decorated ceremonial umbrella and ornamented banners on poles move through the crowd. A white van stands at left.2010-11-21Night photo on a dirt road lit by floodlights and car headlights. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and a long white-and-pink flower garland, raising one hand in greeting while smiling. Behind a dark SUV, devotees in white dhotis and saffron-robed sannyasis, some with rudraksha malas, stand with palms joined. Another figure in a white dhoti and red-bordered shawl with a bare chest and ornate necklace holds his hands together at left. Trees and a light pole frame the background.2011-05-16A night-time procession on a dark road under trees, with a large crowd of devotees walking barefoot. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl walks forward with a shaved head and ash markings. Around him, many men and women wear white dhotis, white kurtas and orange shawls, some with rudraksha malas. On the left, a man in white holds a video camera on his shoulder, and a young boy in white with an orange sash stands at the edge. The people are distinct, moving together along the road in a devotional gathering.2008-08-03July 01 20142014-07-01May 16 20112011-05-16Night procession on a dirt path with a dark background. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with gold border leads at left, carrying a red bag. Central figure wears saffron cloth and a long garland of white and yellow flowers with a red-and-white strand, with rudraksha beads visible, walking barefoot. Behind him a man in saffron dhoti carries a brass kalasha pot with green leaves on top. Several other men in white dhotis and shawls walk in line, one holding a small torch. A red motorcycle and potted plant sit at the left and right edges. The central figure's saffron clothing and garland suggest a sannyasi-style presentation, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2011-09-30Night photograph of a group of devotees walking barefoot along a stone-paved path beside a dark stone wall, under a large tree whose branches overhang the scene. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts with orange saffron shawls draped over their shoulders. Near the centre, a man in a long orange robe with a beaded necklace stands out among the white-clad group. A man on the right wears a light blue shirt and blue trousers and carries a small bouquet of flowers. The crowd appears to be processing or walking together after dark.2008-08-02February 02 20102010-02-02Night procession on a dirt path with a dark sky overhead. A shaven-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with an orange scarf carries a red container at left. Nearby, a man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala walks beside a woman in orange sari holding a long trident (trishul). A woman in orange robes and a patterned shawl walks at centre under a decorated umbrella (chhatra) with fringed trim, and a sannyasi in orange robe holds a trident. Several men and women in white, orange and red saris and dhotis follow, some wearing orange scarves and mala beads. Crowd behind in the dark, a second decorated umbrella visible in the background.2010-11-11Night procession on a dirt ground lit only by ambient light. A man in front wears white dhoti and shirt, carrying a metal trident (trishul) on a pole. Behind him, a shirtless bearded man wears a red dhoti and rudraksha mala, and a figure in saffron/orange robes with a saffron turban walks at right under a decorated umbrella (chhatra) with red, gold and green embroidery. Several men in white dhotis, some with orange shawls, walk in the procession, and a fringed decorated umbrella is carried overhead. The scene suggests a temple or ritual procession.2006-12-20