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July 03 2012

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A barefoot man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl walks outdoors on a dirt path, wearing a heavy garland of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers and green leaves, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. He has long dark hair and a tilak on his forehead and is smiling. He is flanked by several men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders, most with shaved heads and white forehead markings, and one holds a brass tray of flowers. Behind them stand more people, a canopy with orange and white drapery, and a bunting-lined tent.2010-12-29May 18 20122012-05-18Outdoor photo on a dirt path beside trees and a banana plant during a procession. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, a white tilak, and an orange-bead mala walks barefoot with hands held together in front. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts walk, many with shaved heads and white or cream attire. A bare-chested man in a yellow dhoti with a red sash and red beads walks nearby. A young boy in a yellow shirt and dark trousers walks among the group. An older woman in a white sari stands at the right edge. Incense smoke rises at the upper left. The centre figure fits the appearance-based candidate, with long swept hair, saffron robe and bead mala, so the label is a person.2011-01-16Outdoor photograph of a procession near an orange canopy with draped fabric. In the centre, a man with long dark wavy hair and a gold necklace and gold armlet wears white cloth, his palms extended in a gesture. To his left, a man in white dhoti with white stripes painted on his arms and chest and a rudraksha mala holds a long wooden staff. Behind them, women in white saris with yellow or red shawls stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a woman in a patterned dress also joins. Palm trees and a red pillar appear in the background.2010-12-21December 21 20102010-12-21Outdoor photo of a procession at an event site with a decorated white-and-red canopy and bunting overhead. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a red dhoti, a red shawl and a large garland of white flowers with green leaves, is walked forward by devotees. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and women in white saris with orange-red shawls press close, several with hands folded in anjali. A bald man in orange robes stands behind the central figure, and a man in orange robes at left guides the group. Dirt ground, banana leaves and a small sign at left complete the scene.2010-12-29Outdoor crowd gathered on sandy ground under a tree near a colourful striped umbrella with tassels, held aloft by a man in a yellow shawl. Many people wear white clothing: women in white saris with yellow or gold borders and long braids, men in white dhotis and kurtas. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border and gold chain stands in the foreground, his forehead marked with white tilak. A man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala looks upward, while a white feathered fan or whisk is visible at the lower right. A woman in a yellow shawl and red bindi stands at right. Roughly 40 or more people are visible, with a red building wall at the upper right.2010-12-26A photograph of a procession on a dirt path beside a thatched shelter and a small roadside banner. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-red garment, a multicoloured garland of white, yellow and red flowers, and a rudraksha-style necklace, walking barefoot and holding a long wooden staff. Around him, several men in white dhotis with gold borders and some in orange robes walk closely, one raising a hand in greeting. A man in a tan shirt stands at the left edge, and devotees watch from the background near the hut.2010-12-29Outdoor photo of a crowd of devotees lined up on a dirt path beside green trees and banana plant decorations. In the foreground, a bald young man with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and arms wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white shawl, and rudraksha malas, smiling. To the right, a woman in an orange saree with a red border and rudraksha beads stands near others in white dhotis and white shirts. Several people on the left wear white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas, and a few women wear white and gold sarees. The crowd is dressed mostly in white.2012-07-03December 29 20102010-12-29Outdoor procession with a central figure wearing a white and gold-bordered shawl over white clothing, a long fresh garland of white flowers with red, green and blue accents, a rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, and a white head cloth. The figure has long dark hair and stands among followers. Around them are people in white, many wearing rudraksha malas, several holding long wooden poles that support red and maroon fringed ceremonial umbrellas overhead. Some younger women in white with red cords stand on the left, and a pink building and trees are visible behind. a person is the central figure, identified by long hair, a rudraksha mala and gold pendant among other cues, presented as a procession participant.2005-01-01 +1 copiesDecember 29 20102010-12-29