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A photograph of a group walking barefoot and in sandals along a narrow village street lined with whitewashed walls and a low wall painted with faded lettering. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala walks forward, with an appearance that has distinctive saffron, turban and mala cues but is not established as a person; he is presented as a sannyasi. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis walk on either side, one with his palms pressed together in greeting. Two women in red and orange saris walk near the back. Trees and a multi-storey building appear at the far end of the street.

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A group of men walks barefoot along a dirt lane beside an old stone temple wall in a South Indian village. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and walks ahead of the others. Several men flank him in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, rudraksha malas and shaved or white-marked foreheads. A tiled-roof house and a green-painted fence stand in the background.2006-09-18A street procession moves past a stone temple wall carved with figures and layered with faded posters. Most men wear white shirts or dhotis, some with red-and-gold shawls and rudraksha or beaded necklaces. In the centre-right, a man with long swept-back hair, an orange turban, an orange and gold robe and layered gold necklaces walks with palms pressed together in greeting; his appearance is consistent with a person but his face is not clear. Several other devotees in orange shawls walk alongside, and a yellow barrier and makeshift structures appear in the background.2006-09-24November 24 20062006-11-24A procession walks barefoot along a paved path beside a white-washed wall. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange head covering wears a purple-and-black shawl and carries a small object; he looks to the side. Beside him a man with white hair, a white beard and a sacred ash mark on his forehead wears a yellow-orange dhoti and a maroon shawl. Behind them devotees in white dhotis and saffron scarves walk, and a woman in white with an orange scarf carries a metal tray with offerings. Other men in white shirts and dhotis, and in striped shirts, follow along the path.2006-11-24A procession walks barefoot along a concrete path lined with green foliage and a low white wall, with a traditional tiled-roof building and palm trees behind. In the centre, a man in a flowing orange robe and a long ornate garland of beads and flowers walks with long dark hair swept back; hands are folded at the waist. Swamiji (probable) is indicated by the long swept-back hair, orange robe and ceremonial garland. Around him, men wear white dhotis and white shirts, several bare-chested with sacred-thread style cords, one with a gold chain. On the far right, a man in orange and white stands at the edge of the frame.2006-11-10November 24 20062006-11-24A photograph of a dusty lane between walls and low buildings, with a palm tree and water tank in the background. A procession of several people walks away from the camera. In the foreground a man in white kurta and a saffron shawl with a dark beaded mala stands at the left edge. Behind him a woman in a cream sari carries a brass tray with flowers and offerings, followed by people in white clothing and one person in an orange garment. A pink building and a red-and-white signboard with Tamil script appear at the left.2010-02-18December 30 20092009-12-30Photograph of a group walking barefoot along a paved courtyard beside a long whitewashed temple wall with weathered stains. In the centre, a man wearing an orange turban, orange robe and a purple-and-gold shawl, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, walks forward with his hands together, flanked by men in white shirts and dhotis and a bearded man in an orange shawl. On the right, a bearded priest in white and orange carries a tray, and a woman in white and orange follows. Several men in shirts and lungis walk on the left. The bare-footed procession suggests a temple visit or ceremony.2006-11-24A procession walks barefoot along a paved road beside a grassy verge and a large shade tree. In the centre, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe wears a large marigold garland of yellow and red flowers over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala. He is flanked by men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, and a man in white on the right wears an orange shawl and a mala. A silver car and an orange-and-white truck are visible on the left, and a pale yellow building stands behind the trees.2007-01-12A street procession in an Indian town. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange turban, orange robe with gold border, and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace, walking forward and smiling. Around him are men in white shirts and white dhotis, several wearing rudraksha-style pendant necklaces, and a bearded man in an orange shawl. A small boy in a blue shirt and a child in white school uniform stand at left, and a crowd of onlookers fills the lane. Behind them are white-painted buildings, bunting flags strung overhead, and a decorated vehicle with red and white canopy in the background.2007-01-12Outdoor temple procession on a paved courtyard beside a dark stone wall and a pink-roofed temple building, with a gopuram tower visible in the background. A man in the centre-right wears a saffron-orange turban, a saffron-and-yellow robe, a long orange shawl and a layered bead necklace, and he has long swept-back hair; the appearance cues are distinctive, so he is a person candidate walking in the procession. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas wear orange shawls or rudraksha malas, and one man in a khaki shirt carries papers. A bearded man at left wears an orange shawl over white clothing. Roughly ten to fifteen people are visible.2007-01-12