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Outdoor photo of a group walking through a red-stone arched gateway below a large white statue of seated Shiva with a crescent moon in his hair, a trident in one hand and a rudraksha mala on his chest. In front, a man in a red kurta and white dhoti walks with arms outstretched, while a robed figure in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala, walks centre-left beside a man in white dhoti and shawl. Saffron-robed sannyasis and men in white dhotis follow, some bald, one holding a red and gold umbrella. Boys and young men in casual shirts and shorts walk at left on dry reddish ground under a clear blue sky.

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A procession walks along a dirt path toward a large white statue of seated Shiva, with a crescent moon on his head, a trident in one hand and a damaru-like object in another, set atop a red sandstone arched gateway. In front, a man in orange robes holds a red and gold umbrella over a figure wearing orange and a rudraksha mala, with long hair and a bare chest. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange cloths wear rudraksha malas and ceremonial beads, some bald. Boys in casual shirts stand at the left edge, and a man in a red kurta with white trousers walks in front, gesturing. Trees and a clear blue sky frame the scene.2011-05-24A group walks out through a red-stone arched gateway beneath a large white statue of seated Shiva with a crescent moon in his hair, holding a trident and a small drum, with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest. In the foreground, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl wearing a rudraksha mala leads several robed men in saffron and white clothing, some bare-chested, a few in white dhotis. A red and white parasol is held up behind them. Several boys in casual shirts and trousers stand to the left, and dry brown ground and stone blocks surround the path under a clear blue sky.2011-05-24A group walks along a dirt path toward a stone gateway topped by a large white seated Shiva statue holding a trident and a damaru, with a crescent moon on its head and rudraksha beads and gold ornaments. In the foreground, several men and boys in orange saffron robes wearing rudraksha malas walk alongside others in white dhotis and plain shirts. A red ceremonial umbrella is held up behind the group beneath the arch. Trees and a stone wall frame the scene under a clear blue sky.2011-05-24Outdoor photo of a large white Shiva statue seated in meditation atop a stone gateway arch, with a crescent moon on matted hair, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, holding a trident and a drum-like object. Below, a crowd gathers on dusty ground: several saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas, a man in red shirt and white dhoti, a woman in orange sari under a red umbrella, men in white and blue shirts, and a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold-bordered cloth. Trees and a clear blue sky frame the scene.2011-05-24Outdoor photograph of a procession on a dry dirt path beside a row of large dark stone sculptures in the foreground on the right. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe with a white dhoti and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a bright orange umbrella aloft over his head. Around him walk a crowd of devotees: several women in red and maroon saris, men in white kurtas and dhotis, and a man in a checked shirt. Pale stone busts and a long open-sided shelter with a corrugated roof stand in the background under a hazy sky.2015-02-01Outdoor photo of a procession walking past a row of grey stone deity sculptures against a red wall on dry grass. A man in a white dhoti and bare chest with a long rudraksha mala holds a bright orange umbrella aloft. Beside him a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala walks, and a woman in a yellow saffron-style sari walks among followers in white and orange clothing. Several people follow along a path lined with weathered stone figures, including a seated stone deity with an ornate crown on the right and a figure on the left.2015-02-01July 03 20122012-07-03A procession in a temple courtyard. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis walk barefoot, some with bare chests and rudraksha malas, some wearing white flower garlands. A figure at centre wears a saffron garment and a headband, with a pink-and-white garland, and a red fringed parasol with a long pole is raised above the group. Men in white dhotis and uniformed police stand behind, with a concrete wall in the background.2012-05-30Outdoor photo of a small procession on a stone courtyard beside a white-painted shrine structure. A man in a long flowing orange robe with long swept-back dark hair and a dark mala around his neck walks barefoot toward the right, appearing to be the central figure. Beside and behind him, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and gold-beaded necklaces walk, and a man in white dhoti holds a red-and-gold umbrella with fringed edging over the group. A man in a maroon shirt and white dhoti walks nearby on the right. Trees and an old stone wall with arched niches stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2011-05-24January 14 20092009-01-14A procession walks along a dirt path beside a blue tarpaulin wall and banana plants under an overcast sky. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a large garland of white and marigold flowers. Men around him wear white dhotis with gold borders, and several wear orange or saffron cloths and beaded necklaces. Behind them a red and gold ceremonial parasol or banner on a tall pole rises above the group, and a small floodlight stands on a pole at right.2010-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt road beside a rocky embankment and trees under an overcast sky. In the centre, a young man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a multicoloured flower garland with a gold pendant, walking barefoot-adjacent in sandals. Beside him, a bearded man in white ritual clothes and an orange shawl walks, and another man in white kurta and white dhoti holds his hands together. To the left, a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads carries a gold trident-topped staff, and a decorated umbrella with multicoloured tassels overhead. Other men in white and orange clothes follow behind, with a gold staff and trident visible. Many people are visible in the procession.2007-12-23