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A night street procession in a busy Indian town, with a row of devotees walking along a paved road lit by shop lights. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange silk dhoti and shawl wears layered rudraksha malas and a gold-toned necklace, with a red-orange tilak on his forehead, and walks barefoot-to-sandal in front of the group. Around him, men and women in saffron and white clothing, some with rudraksha malas and gold borders on white dhotis, walk closely together. On the right, a man in white with a striped kurta holds a red cloth. Four to five people are prominent, with more visible behind.

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April 11 20122012-04-11 +1 copiesNight procession on a dirt road lit by a handheld lamp. In the centre a young man in saffron dhoti and shawl wears a rudraksha-style bead garland and red tilak, holding a small lantern. Beside him a bald man in orange robes wears a large beaded necklace, glasses and a bracelet. Behind them devotees in white sarees and white dhotis carry red shawls, and a ceremonial umbrella and a deity-like headdress appear above the crowd.2010-11-21Night street procession in a busy Indian market town. Several men in saffron-orange robes with gold-and-red borders walk together. Most have shaved heads and wear rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. The man at centre wears a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace and a thin floral crown, and smiles while walking. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk behind them. Neon signs, shop fronts and street lamps light the scene, and a woman in a grey top watches from the left. A saffron-clad figure at left holds a leaf plate of offerings. A water bottle and phones appear in the crowd.2012-05-07Night procession on a town street lit by warm street lamps and shop lights. Five monastic men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders walk together, most wearing rudraksha malas and gold pendants. The man second from left has long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark, a gold pendant and bangles and appears to be the central figure; the a person (his cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing), but the face and build are not clearly confirmed. Behind them, white-clad devotees and a woman in a red sari follow in the procession.2012-05-20April 11 20122012-04-11May 21 20122012-05-21May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesMay 07 20122012-05-07April 11 20122012-04-11 +2 copiesNight procession inside a temple corridor with a crowd walking barefoot. In the centre, a smiling man wears a golden crown and a red-orange dhoti-style wrap with gold borders, with a large gold pendant and a rudraksha mala; he is a candidate for a person based on the crown, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace. Around him, men in orange and saffron robes with beaded necklaces walk alongside, and a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala holds a torch. On the right, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a red mala walks beside them. Background devotees in white and orange move through the dim, lamp-lit hall.2012-05-07Night procession on a dirt road beside a red-ochre wall, lit by a few lamps. In the centre, a young man with long dark hair, a ceremonial gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, dressed in saffron orange robes with gold borders, walks ahead with eyes lowered. Beside him, a bald man in saffron robes with gold trim and a bead necklace walks at right. At left, a man in white dhoti with maroon border holds a long wooden staff, and a man in saffron with gold-trimmed cloth leads ahead, wearing a beaded necklace. Behind them, men in white dhotis and women in red and maroon saris follow. A decorative ceremonial headdress and a floral-patterned banner are visible at top left. Several people walk barefoot or in sandals. The procession moves toward the temple.2010-11-21A nighttime photograph of a procession walking along a dirt path under a street lamp. In the centre, a man in saffron robes with a red-and-gold sash, a crown-like headband, a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace raises his right hand in blessing. To his left, an elderly bare-chested man with white ash markings and a headband wears saffron cloth and a beaded mala. To the right, a man in saffron dhoti and shawl holds a folded white cloth and a small saffron bag. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts and a uniformed officer walk with the group. Roughly ten to twelve people are visible.2012-05-21