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A photograph of a procession descending a stone staircase at a temple-like site. A central figure in orange-saffron robes with gold borders wears a large garland of pink flowers and green leaves around his neck and has a tilak on his forehead; he holds one hand raised in greeting. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot, holding an orange cloth. Behind them, more men in orange and white robes follow. To the right, a man in a grey checked shirt and maroon lungi with gold border watches. On the left, a man in a purple shirt gestures, and bamboo railings line the steps. Pillars and trees are visible in the background.

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January 15 20092009-01-15May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of a nighttime temple procession inside a stone-pillared hall. In the centre, a man with swept-back hair, a red-and-gold crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, wearing saffron-orange robes with gold borders, walks barefoot holding hands with a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a white flower garland. Around them, saffron-robed men and white-clad attendants walk in the crowd, one man bare-chested in a yellow dhoti with a white towel over his shoulder. A bare-chested devotee and attendants surround the group, some with tilak marks on their foreheads, with a few people dressed in white in the background.2012-06-05May 16 20122012-05-16Outdoor photo of saffron-robed sannyasis walking along a red-and-orange striped carpet runner beneath a red and yellow canopy with gold fringe. The central figure wears a long orange shawl over his head and shoulders, with a bead mala at his neck, and smiles while walking. Beside him on the left, a bare-chested man in orange cloth with a dark shawl and white dhoti gestures with his hands. On the right, a smiling man in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha-style bead mala walks in sandals beside a concrete brick wall and steps. An older man in white kurta and dhoti stands at the left edge, with white-clad helpers behind.2003-01-01May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesMay 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20122012-09-11March 10 20132013-03-10A photo of a procession moving through a stone-walled temple corridor. At center, a man with long swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange shawl and a heavy gold necklace of bells and beads, walks with a downcast gaze. Behind and to his right, a bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala holds a garland of white and yellow flowers. To the left, a second saffron-clad man holds papers, and white-clad devotees follow in a crowd, with a woman in a red sari among them. Blue and yellow metal barricade frames stand in the passage. a person is the central figure in the saffron shawl and gold necklace, shown walking in procession with a devotee holding a flower garland.2012-09-11Photograph of a crowded street procession with several saffron-robed sannyasis garlanded with red roses and white jasmine. The bearded man on the left wears an orange cloth, a rudraksha mala and a white-and-orange garland. The bald elderly figure in the centre wears a dark rudraksha mala, heavy gold necklaces and a gold waist cloth, with white vibhuti on the forehead. A man to the right wears a brown-orange robe, gold necklaces and a white garland with red flowers. Another bearded sannyasi on the far right wears an orange robe and rudraksha beads, while a white-clad devotee stands at the edge. Onlookers with raised arms fill the background before a shop front with signage.2012-06-05May 20 20122012-05-20