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A procession walks across a rocky hillside under a clear blue sky beside a leafy tree and a whitewashed stone wall. A red-and-gold parasol is held above a group of men in orange and saffron garments with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. Alongside them, men in white dhotis with golden borders and bare upper bodies wear gold chains and walk with shaved heads. A young boy in a light grey shirt walks in front, and a man in a pale blue shirt and grey trousers stands to the right. A woman in a pink sari is visible at the right edge.

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A group of men descends a wide stone staircase on a hillside under a clear blue sky. At the centre, a man in orange saffron robes with rudraksha malas and a sash is walking, with a man beside him holding a red umbrella aloft. Others in white dhotis and saffron cloth follow, and a man in a red shirt and white dhoti walks at the front. A tree, dry shrubs and an old stone wall form the background.2011-05-24A group of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a dirt road through dry grass and scrubland under a pale sky. In the centre, a sannyasi in orange robes and an orange head cloth walks barefoot. Behind and beside him, several men wear maroon and saffron dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas. On the far right, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers walks beside another orange-robed sannyasi carrying a framed picture or booklet. Two figures in white dhotis stand in the background, and a small tree grows by the path.2014-11-21A procession of saffron-robed and white-clad men walks up a rocky slope beneath a leafless tree on a clear blue sky. A bald man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow shawl and gold necklace walks at the front, with a red umbrella held above a central figure. Nearby, men in orange saffron cloth and rudraksha-style beads walk alongside others in white dhotis and shirts, and a row of onlookers in casual clothes watches from the left and right. A white stone wall stands at the right edge.2011-05-24A group of devotees walks along a dusty dirt path through scrubby trees and boulders. In the centre, a man with a shaved head wears a saffron-orange robe and sandals, carrying a dark bag. Behind him, a younger man holds a large yellow-orange umbrella over the group. Most walkers wear white dhotis or sarees with yellow and orange shawls, and several wear rudraksha malas. About twenty people are visible, some partially hidden by foliage.2009-08-08Outdoor procession on a stone-paved path beside a temple complex with gopuram towers and green trees. A figure in saffron-orange dress with a long orange-and-yellow flower garland walks at the centre, flanked by an orange-robed attendant holding a long ceremonial staff. Around them, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk barefoot, several bare-chested men wear white or coloured cloths, and some wear rudraksha-style necklaces. A large yellow temple wall and metal fencing line the path. The scene looks like a temple visit procession in Tamil Nadu. Roughly a dozen people are visible.2009-08-11A group walks along a dirt path in a village-style compound with trees and a carved stone pavilion at left. At left, a long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and sandals gestures while speaking. Beside him, a man in a saffron turban and orange robe holds a rudraksha mala and walks barefoot. Behind them, a bearded man in orange with an orange turban and white-clad attendants follow. At right, a long-haired person in a yellow robe with a green-bordered cloth walks beside a man in an orange turban. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand and walk nearby, with palm fronds and a thatched hut at upper right.2007-08-09Outdoor procession on a hillside path among trees, with a hazy valley behind. Several people carry large ornate umbrellas (chhatras) in orange, red, blue and yellow with embroidered emblems and a bird motif, fringed with tassels. Many people walk in white dhotis and kurtas, while others wear saffron/orange robes, one bald man in orange with a white beard and a few in orange shawls. A man in a saffron wrap stands near the center. Some people on the right wear white with a brown-orange shawl. A small white stone shrine or structure stands at left and a stone pillar with a carved finial is in the foreground.2007-01-30December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a group climbing a stone-paved hillside path in dry, rocky terrain with sparse shrubs. In the foreground, several shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes wear long strands of orange-and-gold beaded garlands; one holds a pair of hands together in front of his chest. A man in the center wears a saffron-orange garment with a dark rudraksha-style mala across his chest and long dark hair swept back. Behind them, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with red borders raises a tall red-and-white staff. Other men in white and red clothing, a man in a dark shirt, and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard follow, with a man in a red garment and white trousers at the right. A brick wall sits at the left edge.2011-05-24August 31 20142014-08-31A procession moves along a dirt path through a forest of tall trees, with a bus visible at the right edge. At centre, a bare-chested man with long dark hair and a flower garland walks under a gold-and-red parasol held aloft by attendants. He wears a red-and-gold dhoti and a gold necklace, and carries a thick garland of pink and white flowers. Around him, many people in white kurtas and orange or red shawls and robes carry umbrellas, staffs and bags. A bald attendant at right in a red dhoti holds a tray of offerings.2014-12-17A group of people walks down a broad stone staircase on a hillside under a clear blue sky. A red and gold parasol is held up above the group near a leafy tree. In the centre, a figure in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace walks among others dressed in orange robes, while many men wear white dhotis and shirts. A man in a dark red shawl and white dhoti walks at the front of the descending line. A stone wall and green shrubs appear at the right edge of the frame.2011-05-24