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December 17 20132013-12-17December 14 20132013-12-14Outdoor procession on a stone-paved courtyard at a Balinese-style temple with grey stone gateways, palm trees and tiled roofs. At the centre a man in deep red-orange robes and a long beaded necklace walks barefoot beneath a large colourful parasol with red, yellow, green and blue panels and fringed edging, held over him by a man in white. Behind him another man in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala carries a ceremonial staff. At left a figure with long braided hair under an orange turban wears white and carries an orange bag. At right a woman in orange-red garments and beads walks holding a rope rail. Onlookers stand along the background.2013-12-02December 02 20132013-12-02A procession on a paved stone courtyard at a Balinese temple, with a tall carved stone tower and dark carved dragon-like balustrade behind. A tall ceremonial parasol with red, yellow, green and blue panels and gold finial is held over a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered dhoti and a rudraksha mala. Beside him a long-haired person in red-orange robes walks carefully. Women in white garments and red-orange saris follow, one carrying a round woven fan, and more white-clad attendants and ceremonial items appear behind, with a yellow umbrella visible further back. Lush tropical trees and thatched pavilions frame the scene.2013-12-02December 17 20132013-12-17A procession of devotees walks along a paved path toward a stone gateway with a split temple tower in a green, misty hillside setting. Several women in orange-red saris and men in white kurtas carry ornate umbrellas in orange, yellow and red, one with a multicolored pattern. A man in a white kurta and a woman in a white sari carry long ceremonial staffs topped with ornaments. Garlands of orange flowers are visible on some participants. A man in an orange-red dhoti with orange garland leads near the centre. Tiled roofed pavilions and manicured hedges line the path. The scene is a temple visit procession. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2013-12-17A photograph at a seaside temple with black stone steps and carved guardian figures, with the sea and palm trees behind. A man in a red-and-orange saffron robe with a gold necklace and a long garland walks forward, smiling, while another man holds a red umbrella with colourful tassels over him. A third man in white clothing and a rudraksha mala holds a silver trident staff. Several onlookers stand along the steps and in the background, a red-and-orange flag is visible, and a sign-free crowd gathers near the water.2013-12-02August 15 20172017-08-15 +2 copiesInside a stone temple hall with carved pillars, a procession moves forward under a colourful multi-panel umbrella with tasselled fringe. Two men in saffron and orange robes wear long garlands of white flowers and red-green beads; the central figure has a dark robe draped over one shoulder, orange shawl, rudraksha necklaces and a head ornament. Around them men in white dhotis and shirts, some with white shawls and rudraksha malas, walk and gesture. A gated shrine with a lit lamp is visible in the background, with a sanctum doorway beyond.2012-06-05May 18 20122012-05-18A procession of devotees walks along a wet paved path through a garden toward a stone temple gate with tall carved split-gate towers. Many participants wear rust-red or maroon sarongs and shawls with white ritual garments; several men in white kurtas and rudraksha malas lead the group. Colourful ceremonial parasols in red, yellow and multicolour with tassels are carried above. Two people hold tall silver ceremonial staffs topped with trident-like finials, and a woman in red carries a white cloth bundle. Lush green hills and a traditional tiled-roof temple building with golden ornaments stand behind.2013-12-17