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Outdoors on a stone staircase under a clear blue sky, a procession descends past a leafy tree. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a red umbrella raised overhead. Around him, men in orange and white dhotis wear gold necklaces and sacred threads, and a man in a maroon shirt and white dhoti walks in front. A shaved-headed man in white stands at the left edge, and a stone wall runs along the right side.

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A photograph of a procession descending a stone staircase under a clear blue sky, with a large tree behind. At the center, a sannyasi in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala walks beside a bald figure in white dhoti and shawl. A man in a red shirt and dark red shawl with a red-and-gold umbrella held above the group, and several orange-robed sannyasis wearing gold-bead necklaces follow. Many men in white dhotis, colourful shirts and light trousers line the steps behind them, with a few children visible. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2011-05-24Outdoor procession on red stone steps under a pale sky. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a red and white flower garland stands between attendants, one holding a red and gold ceremonial umbrella. Another attendant holds a brass kalasha-style vessel. Surrounding men wear white dhotis and yellow shawls, several with coloured powder on their faces, and children and onlookers watch from the right. A second umbrella appears in the background. The central figure has distinctive long swept hair, orange ornate robes and a gold necklace, so this is a person appearance.2010-10-17A photograph of a group walking up a broad stone staircase on a hillside under a clear blue sky. A man at the front holds a large red umbrella over the procession. Several men in saffron-orange robes walk among others in white dhotis and white shirts, some carrying items. A tall bare tree stands beside a white-washed building with a low stone wall. Bystanders in casual clothes stand along the path, and dry shrubs and rocky outcrops surround the steps.2011-05-24A 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 large crowd walks along a dirt path beside a tall terracotta-red wall, with palm and leafy trees behind. Several men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees walk in procession, many wearing rudraksha malas and small orange or red tilak marks. Two men in the foreground-left carry ornate multicolour striped canopies with fringed tassels, one with a gold-tipped pole, and a white fringed umbrella is held aloft to the centre. A woman in a purple sari and a man in a saffron-yellow garment walk among the marchers. Boys in white shirts and school bags walk along, and a small child in yellow stands in the crowd. Some participants carry colourful garlands and sacred objects. The scene is a daytime religious procession.2015-01-13A 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.2011-05-24January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 15 20142014-12-15December 23 20162016-12-23A procession on a dirt path lined with green foliage and palm trees. In the centre, a person in saffron-orange robes with a long white and red flower garland and rudraksha beads stands with palms pressed together in greeting; the long dark hair and ornate garland are visible cues. Beside them, a man in white with a red-and-gold shawl holds a woven basket filled with yellow marigolds, a red flower and a green leaf offering. Behind, a man in white with an orange shawl and a bearded man in orange walk among devotees. Above them, ornate umbrellas with red, white, blue and green tassels are carried by attendants, including a young man in white on the left. a person is the saffron-robed figure with garland, shown in procession.2006-12-29October 17 20102010-10-17A 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