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Night procession at an outdoor ashram courtyard. A man in white ritual dhoti and shawl, bare-chested and with a white head covering, holds a lit aarti lamp toward a central figure in a saffron-orange robe and red shawl, who stands with palms together. Behind them a multicoloured fringed umbrella on a pole is raised. Devotees in white, yellow, pink and blue saris and white kurtas press their palms together on both sides, while orange flags wave in the background and a red-roofed building lies beyond. Bright floodlight from the left lights the scene.

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Night procession outside a temple compound with a red-walled building behind. A central figure in an orange-red saffron robe and a sleeveless white top stands in the open space, flanked by devotees. A white-clad man in a white cap and dhoti dances or bows in the foreground, and a striped multicolored parasol-canopy is raised above the group. Many devotees in white, pink and yellow clothing stand around with folded hands and saffron flags, lit by a bright spotlight in the dark night scene.2011-12-05A nighttime procession on a dirt road in front of a red-orange ashram building with a small dome and a lit doorway. At the centre, a woman in a red-orange sari holds a multicoloured umbrella-style canopy on a pole, with orange flags carried by others on both sides. Crowds of devotees in white clothes and orange shawls walk and stand, many with hands folded in prayer. Several women wear pink, maroon and orange saris, and one older woman at right wears a pink-and-white shawl. A bright light source enters from the left edge.2011-12-05Night-time outdoor procession at a temple-like compound with an orange-washed wall. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands centre, holding a small object while a woman in an orange saffron sari with a shawl faces him, hands clasped in greeting. On the left, two men in white clothes with orange shawls hold a tall ornate parasol pole with a multicoloured canopy. Behind them a line of women in white saris with yellow shawls and some in pink and red saris hold brass staffs and stand in a row. Several onlookers in dark clothes stand at the right edge, and a few people are visible in the background. The ground is sandy with scattered litter.2010-11-19Night procession on a dirt path under dark trees. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and draped orange shawl walks forward, flanked by a striped umbrella on a pole. At left a large white and yellow banner with a pink-and-purple emblem is carried aloft, and torch-bearers hold flaming torches. Behind them, a line of people in white ritual clothes, some with red shawls and garlands, stand along the path while others crowd the scene. Several onlookers in orange, white and red clothing raise hands and cameras.2011-12-05Night-time photo of a procession on a dirt ground in front of an orange-walled building. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a large decorated parasol (umbrella) at left, and another man in white stands beside him. In the centre, a woman with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron sari with a leopard-print shawl and holds a tray. Behind her, a line of women in white saris and white clothing stand with yellow-green shawls and gold-topped staffs, and some have hands folded in prayer. A blurred man in white moves across the foreground carrying an offering. Spectators stand along the edge, including a young child in pink. Pancha-tapas style outdoor ritual procession.2010-11-19Night 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 path with a glowing temple structure in the background. A shaven-headed man in a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border walks at front, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, beneath a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella held on a long pole. Beside him an orange-robed figure walks, and a woman in an orange sari with a red shawl and others follow. Many devotees in white kurtas, yellow and pink saris and shawls carry saffron flags on poles. Several men in white dhotis stand to the right with hands folded in greeting.2011-12-05February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesNight procession outdoors in front of a red-orange building with a small domed roof and a red boundary wall. In the foreground a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a white head covering raises a white ceremonial umbrella (chhatra) aloft with both arms. Behind him a crowd of devotees stands in white, orange, yellow and pink saris and kurtas, many with palms raised or pressed together. Saffron-orange flags are held up among them. A bare-chested figure is visible at the left edge. a person is not clearly identifiable in this view.2011-12-05A night-time photograph of a crowd walking along an unpaved dirt road in procession. A bald, shirtless man in a white dhoti with an orange-red cloth over his shoulder walks in front, carrying a red cloth bundle. Behind him, a figure in orange robes with a long wooden staff topped by a decorated banner leads the group. Many devotees in white dhotis and sarees, some with yellow shawls and orange-red sashes, follow closely. A trident-like staff is visible among the marchers. The background is dark, lit only by scattered lights.2010-11-11February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16