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A photograph of a group walking along a dirt path beside a wire fence, past piles of cut grey stone slabs and a red-orange brick building with a water tank on a tall stand behind it. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes walk ahead: the nearer one on the left wears a dark shoulder bag and a rudraksha mala, and the one at centre wears a long rudraksha mala and sandals, with his hands at his chest. Behind them, roughly fifteen men in white dhotis and white shirts or shawls, several with shaved heads, walk in a loose file, some with hands folded. Palm trees and green foliage fill the background under an overcast sky.

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A dirt path lined with green grass and a wire fence runs past an orange-roofed shed and palm trees under an overcast sky. In the foreground, a shaved-headed monk in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot, gesturing with his right hand and holding a dark bag. Beside him, a long-haired person in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks in sandals. Behind them, a line of men in white dhotis and white shawls, many shaved-headed and some wearing sacred threads, walks along the path. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a lanyard walks with hands folded. A water tank on a metal stand stands in the background.2010-09-08A dirt path through a green ashram compound, with a wire fence and orange-brick buildings behind. Two men in saffron-orange robes lead, one holding a japa mala, both in orange sandals. Behind them a line of men in white dhotis and white upper cloths with maroon borders walks in procession, several wearing rudraksha malas and shaved heads. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a mala walks with hands folded at the front of the line. A water tank stands on a metal frame at the back. Numerous other white-clad men continue beyond the frame.2010-09-08A photograph of a dirt path beside a wire-mesh fence with orange posts, with grey stone chips and green shrubs at the left edge. A line of about 20 men walks along the path. In the foreground on the left, a bald man in orange robes and a dark bag on his back looks at a mobile phone. Beside him, a man with long hair tied back wears an orange wrap and rudraksha mala and walks in orange sandals. Behind them, men in white dhotis and white shirts with red-bordered shawls carry red bags, several wearing beaded necklaces. A man in a white shirt walks barefoot at the centre, hands folded. Orange-roofed buildings and palm trees stand in the background.2010-09-08Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dirt path past a wire-mesh fence, stacked stone and red earth, with green trees behind. A man in the centre wears an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and a bindi, smiling and walking in sandals; beside him an orange-robed man with a shaved head carries a dark bag and holds a phone. Behind them, many men in white dhotis and shawls with red borders walk barefoot or in sandals, several shaved-headed and wearing beaded necklaces. At right a man in dark clothes stands near a small roadside shelter with a blue barrel.2010-09-08A photograph of a group walking along a red-dirt path past dense green trees and a tall white lattice tower. In front, a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare shaved head and a crossbody bag walks beside a figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing orange sandals. Behind them a line of men in white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with shaved heads and some wearing white shirts, walk in procession; a few in orange robes follow. Several wear beaded necklaces. Swamiji (probable): the front figure in orange with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala matches the presentation cues. The page indicates the event involved a walk around the temple.2010-09-08A photograph of a group walking along a dirt road lined with green trees and grass. In the foreground two figures in saffron-orange robes walk side by side; the one on the right has long dark hair and wears a rudraksha mala, and the one on the left is shaved-headed with a saffron shawl. Behind them a line of men in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with white shawls and neck cords, follows. A tall lattice communication tower stands among trees, and a small roadside shed with plastic chairs is at right beside a green fence.2010-09-08A group walks along a dirt road beside a fenced green hedge and bamboo, with a tall white lattice tower behind trees. In front, two saffron-robed men walk; the left one is bald and holds a small object, the right one has long dark hair swept back and wears an orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, many men in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders walk in a line, some holding beads or items, one wearing a white shirt and white dhoti. a person is the long-haired figure in orange with a rudraksha mala, walking in front of the procession. Roughly a dozen or more people are visible.2010-09-08A photograph of a walk along a dirt path between orange-painted brick walls. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, walking barefoot with sandals on the ground. Behind and beside him, several shaven-headed men in white dhotis with red borders walk in a loose group, some carrying bottles or papers. Another orange-robed monk follows to the right. A green corrugated-roof shelter, palm trees and a small shrine-like structure with a deity murti stand in the background.2010-09-08Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dirt path between orange-painted buildings and a corrugated green-roofed shelter, with palm trees behind. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and sandals, wearing a long rudraksha mala, walks forward. Around him, shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls, some with sacred threads and some holding red books or small objects, walk and stand in conversation. A few people in orange robes appear at right, and a red-cushioned seat and small structures are visible in the background. The man in the centre shows distinctive saffron robes and rudraksha beads, but his appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity; he is described only by role.2010-09-08A group walks along a dirt path inside an ashram grounds, lined by a white and red striped wall, a wire-mesh fence with orange posts, bamboo, and red-leaved shrubs. In the foreground, a bald man in saffron-orange robes and sandals walks on the left, and a man in orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a shawl walks in the centre. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and white shawls, and a woman in a cream sari with a colourful border, follow along the path.2010-09-08A group of saffron-robed sannyasis walks barefoot along a concrete path lined with green shrubs and trees. In the foreground at right, a sannyasi with long dark curly hair and a full beard wears an orange robe with a maroon sash. In the centre, a bald elderly man in an orange dhoti-style robe clasps his hands together. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing yellow shawls, follow. A white building with a corrugated roof, a water tank on a metal stand and a red-and-white painted barrier are visible at left.2009-10-15December 30 20092009-12-30