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November 26 2014

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A procession walks along a sandy path lined with trees and a red brick wall. In the centre, a man in a red-maroon dhoti and shawl wears a red flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and a bindi, carrying a long staff. Behind him, men in red and orange robes carry ornate triangular banners with red, blue and gold embroidery on gold-tipped poles, and a man in white kurta and dhoti walks barefoot. Several people in red and saffron cloth and a woman in green and pink follow.2014-11-26Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a red wall. In the centre, a bare-shouldered man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a thick red-and-white flower garland and a long rudraksha mala, with sandal or ash markings on his face and forehead. Two large ornate parasol-like standards with red, green and gold embroidery and a bird emblem are held aloft by saffron-robed attendants on either side. Several other people in orange and maroon robes walk behind, some carrying drums and cymbals, while a man in white kurta and a man in white dhoti with gold borders also walk nearby. Evening light, ceremonial procession.2014-11-26Outdoor procession on a dusty path in bright sunlight, with several robed men walking together. At left, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a red-brown rudraksha mala stands with a black bag over his shoulder. Beside him, bare-chested men wear yellow and blue-striped cloth. In the centre, a man in a maroon robe and maroon turban wears a long pink and white garland with blue accents and a red flower pendant, and holds hands with an older man in a saffron-orange robe garlanded with pink, yellow and white flowers and carrying a tall decorated headpiece. At right, an older bearded man, bare-chested, wears layered rudraksha beads, a gold pendant and a purple and gold dhoti. Several other saffron-clad figures and an orange-and-gold canopy edge the frame.2015-01-12Outdoor photo of a group walking along a dirt path lined with palm trees and greenery. In the centre, a person in a maroon and gold robe wears a red turban, a long multicolour flower garland with yellow, white and red blossoms, and rudraksha malas. Around them, several shaven-headed men in maroon and saffron-orange robes with gold borders wear rudraksha malas on their shoulders and chests. A man in a white kurta and white dhoti with a pendant mala stands at the left edge, and more people in white and pink follow behind. A small white flower is held in one hand near the left.2014-06-26January 06 20132013-01-06Outdoor procession on a dirt path beside a terracotta-red compound wall, with trees overhead and white parasol-style canopies above. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and hands folded walks between two attendants. On the left, a man in a red turban and red-brown garment with a large ornate gold-and-beaded necklace walks forward. Men in white dhotis, orange and yellow shawls and saffron cloths surround them, and one man on the right holds a long wooden staff. Many people fill the background, with a crowd moving behind the group.2015-01-13Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and festive bunting. A central figure in a white dhoti and shawl with gold border wears a red flower garland, gold chains and a long dark hair, hands pressed together in greeting. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis in orange cloth carry a golden trident and gold chains, and a man in white shirt and dhoti holds a long staff. A younger man in a red kurta with orange shawl walks at right. Crowd members stand in the background under a blue-and-white canopy. Procession with trident, garlands and saffron robes.2009-01-01June 07 20162016-06-07A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a dirt path beside a red-walled building and bamboo. In the centre, a bearded man in an orange robe and orange turban wears a yellow and white garland and a rudraksha mala, with a gold necklace and a bare upper torso. Beside him, a man in a red-brown dhoti wears a pink and blue garland. Behind them, men in pink and orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk barefoot, and a man in white dhoti with a golden staff leads near the left edge. Several people in white shirts and orange clothes follow in the background.2015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12A photograph of a procession on a paved courtyard beside a red-roofed building and palm trees. In the foreground a man with long swept-back hair, bare-chested and wearing a red-and-gold dhoti, a red and white flower garland and a gold necklace, walks barefoot with his hands joined near his chest. Behind him a bald man in a red-and-gold dhoti carries a tall wooden staff, and a second man in similar red robes raises a pointing finger. Several rows of people in saffron-orange robes walk with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a yellow shawl and white sari stands among them. A decorated ceremonial umbrella with a red and gold canopy is held aloft, and palm fronds hang overhead. The scene reads as a ritual procession.2014-11-26June 23 20132013-06-23 +2 copies