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Photograph of a tall, ornately carved gopuram temple tower of pale stone, its sculpted tiers crowded with figures and topped by small kalasha finials, with an open entrance doorway below. In the foreground a group of men in white shirts and white dhotis walks across a paved courtyard toward the gate. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-orange head wrap and a garland walks at the centre of the group, and to the right an older bearded man with white hair wears an orange shawl over a white dhoti and walks barefoot. The figure in the saffron robe and head wrap is a sannyasi-style figure, with appearance cues that are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the a person field is unsure. Clear blue sky and utility wires are visible above the temple.

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A photograph of a large ornate gopuram, the tiered stone temple gateway, with carved sculptures and pale stucco figures rising under a clear blue sky. In the foreground on a paved courtyard, a group of about eight to ten men walk toward the viewer, most in white shirts and dhotis, one in an orange lungi with a bare torso, and a figure in an orange turban with a saffron-and-magenta garment and ornate neck garland stands out among them. To the right, an elderly bald man in an orange shawl and white dhoti walks alone.2006-11-24A photograph of a tall, ornately carved gopuram temple tower with a dark doorway at its base, set against a clear blue sky. In the foreground on a stone courtyard, a group of about ten people walk toward the entrance, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis with orange cloth, and a woman in a red-and-orange sari with an orange head covering and a flower garland. An older bearded man in an orange shawl and white dhoti walks at the right beside a green-roofed building. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so roles are used.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24A group of about a dozen people walks across a paved courtyard toward a tall, ornately carved gopuram tower of a South Indian temple, its tiers covered in sculpted figures. Most walkers wear white dhotis and shirts; a few women wear white saris and a man in front wears an orange-saffron dhoti. A bare-headed man in orange-saffron robes walks at the front right, and an elderly man in saffron wraps stands at right beside a low tiled-roof building with white walls. Clear blue sky and a utility line overhead.2006-11-24Outdoor photograph of a group walking across a paved courtyard toward a carved gopuram tower of a South Indian temple, its ornate stone sculptures painted pale. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban-like headwear, with a red-and-dark shawl draped over the shoulders, walks in front. Around him are men in white dhotis and white shirts and others in orange garments; one older man at right wears an orange-and-red shawl and white dhoti. A man at left in a grey shirt and brown lungi walks ahead. A white boundary wall, trees and a red-and-white telecom tower frame the scene under a clear blue sky.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24Outdoor photograph of a group walking across a paved courtyard toward a tall, ornately sculpted gopuram temple tower with tiers of carved figures and a dark entrance archway. Most walkers wear white shirts and white dhotis, with orange cloth worn over the shoulders by several men. A man in an orange robe with a bright orange turban and a garland walks near the centre, and an elderly bearded man in an orange robe walks at the right edge with a bare upper body. A low wall and a few trees and a utility wire fill the background under a clear blue sky. Several women in saris follow the group on the left. The scene suggests a temple visit or procession.2006-11-24A group of about a dozen people walks across an open stone courtyard toward a tall, ornately carved gopuram temple tower on the left, with a long colonnaded pavilion on the right under a clear blue sky. Most walkers wear white shirts and white dhotis, while several wear saffron-orange robes and a few carry white bags. A figure near the front in a saffron robe with a red-orange head covering walks beside others. At the far right, an older bald man in an orange shawl and white dhoti walks alone, and a person cannot be confirmed from appearance. Stone steps and a low wall with a tank edge sit at the left foreground.2006-11-24January 12 20072007-01-12November 24 20062006-11-24Outdoor procession on a stone-paved courtyard in front of a carved stone temple gopuram with tiered tower and a white boundary wall. A central man in an orange-saffron robe with a purple-and-black patterned shawl and a rudraksha mala walks forward with hands folded; his long hair is swept back under an orange head covering. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange or saffron shawls, walk alongside, and an older bearded man with white hair and a yellow-and-orange garment with a red shawl walks at right. Trees and a blue sky frame the scene.2006-11-24A group walks across a paved courtyard toward a carved gopuram temple tower in a sunlit setting under a clear blue sky. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban-style head covering wears a purple-maroon shawl over his shoulders and a mala; he is flanked by men in white kurtas and white dhotis wearing orange shawls. To the right, an elderly man with white hair and a white beard wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a maroon shawl. A man in a grey-checked shirt walks at the far left. Several other devotees follow behind. The scene resembles a temple visit during an ashram event, with white perimeter walls and trees in the background.2006-11-24