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Street procession in a busy Indian town with a paved road, shuttered shops, scaffolding and signboards in Tamil. Central figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a gold crown-like headpiece and a long gold pendant necklace and rudraksha mala, walks barefoot and smiling among followers. Men in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and bare chests walk beside him; a man on the right wears orange robes with beaded gold necklaces and a pendant. Women in saris and salwars walk behind, and a woman on the left in an orange sari holds a camera.

July 13 2009

February 13 2013

A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees descends a narrow stone staircase in an old Varanasi lane, flanked by weathered red and white buildings with carved red temple pillars on the left. In the centre, a figure in a green-and-red garland and saffron cloth walks near the front of the group, some holding long staffs and others carrying items. In the foreground, two men in white dhoti-style cloths with rudraksha malas walk down the steps, one wearing a saffron shawl and beads. A window with a corrugated awning and a small green door are visible. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance, so the figure is described only by role.

A street procession in a busy Indian town under bright daylight, with shopfronts, signboards and parked motorbikes lining the road. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wears a long gold-coloured necklace and walks barefoot in sandals. A second robed man in saffron stands to the left with a rudraksha mala, and a third man wears white ritual dress and checks a mobile phone. Men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside, and women in pale saris are visible behind.

May 08 2012

2012-05-08 +3 copies

A street procession moves along a paved road lined with shops and red-and-orange temple banners. In the centre, a man in orange dhoti and upper cloth wears a golden crown-like headband and a gold necklace, carrying a bowl of white flowers. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes with orange sash and a long bead necklace holds a bunch of white flowers. Behind them, women in white and cream saris carry a brass vessel and garlands, and an orange umbrella is held at the left edge. Several devotees in white and orange walk along barefoot, with a fence and crowd in the background.

Outdoor temple procession on a stone-paved courtyard in front of pink-painted temple walls and carved stone pillars. Beside him a shaven-headed priest in orange robes carries a white staff, and a bald attendant in white dhoti with gold border walks at right. White-clad attendants hold a long ceremonial rod at left, with rudraksha malas visible. Bystanders in white shirts and dhotis walk behind, and a bicycle and yellow barricades sit in the background.

A street procession in a town with auto-rickshaws and low buildings. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk in a group; a central man in an orange-red robe wears a large orange-and-red flower garland and a gold necklace, with tilak on his forehead, and walks with his hands clasped. Beside him a man in orange carries a tall ceremonial staff topped with flower garlands. Young men in yellow and white dhotis walk alongside, and a few people in white stand at the edges near yellow taxis. a person candidate is the central orange-red robed man wearing a gold necklace and a large garland, the cues being the distinctive ceremonial adornments and ceremonial procession setting; identity is uncertain.

A street procession in a busy Indian town, with shopfronts, signboards and pedestrians behind. Central figure wears saffron-orange robes, a gold necklace with a large pendant, and a flower garland on his head; he walks with a raised hand while an attendant holds a long-handled orange umbrella over him. Surrounding men wear white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and some saffron-clad attendants walk on the left and right. Appearance-based cues for the central figure are a crown-like garland, orange clothing and ceremonial gold, though identity remains uncertain. Several people are visible in the crowd, including women in salwar and a woman in a grey top and green leggings.

A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis descends a narrow stone staircase in a Varanasi lane beside a red carved temple wall. A central figure with long dark hair wears a marigold and orange garland, a black cloth and a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident-like staff. Several monks carry tall trident staffs and a decorated saffron standard, while others wear orange cloth with rudraksha malas and carry small bags. Behind them, white-clad men and more saffron-robed devotees climb the steps, with a red and blue striped pillar visible above. The scene suggests a Kashi temple visit in Varanasi.

July 13 2009