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A photograph of a shaded dirt path lined with trees and shrubs, with a crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis or trousers walking along it. At the center, a woman in a saffron-orange sari with a rudraksha mala walks forward, flanked by a man in a lime-green shirt and dark trousers carrying a white shopping bag. Behind them, a man in a white outfit with a saffron-and-white sash and a white cap walks among the group. A parked silver SUV and a large black speaker stand among the trees, with pale buildings in the background.

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August 01 20082008-08-01January 22 20102010-01-22A large group of devotees walks along a dirt path in a procession at dawn or dusk, with warm low light and a tree in the upper right. Many wear white or cream kurtas, dhotis and saris, and most have rudraksha malas around their necks. A woman in the centre wears a red top and blue tie-dye skirt and holds a water bottle. Nearby, a woman in a red-and-white sari and a man in an orange kurta are visible. A bald man in white with rudraksha beads walks at the lower right, and another in an orange kurta stands at the right edge. A woman in a yellow sari carries a green-and-yellow cloth. Several people are blurred in the foreground, and a child in a red dress walks at the left. Lanyards and name badges are visible on some participants. Their gait and dress suggest a ritual walk to a temple.2016-12-12Outdoor photo of a group walking along a paved pink-and-cream patterned path beside a white SUV and green trees. A central figure wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body with a shawl-like wrap, with long dark hair swept back; he is flanked by a man in an orange robe on the left and devotees in white kurtas and a grey shirt. Other men in white and light-coloured shirts walk nearby, and a building with a red-brown facade stands in the background.2009-09-10Outdoor photo of a procession on a sandy dirt path lined with brick walls and trees. At the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe and a long white garland walks forward and smiles, his long hair swept back, with white-clad devotees around him. A man in white shoulder-cloth and dhoti carries a small saffron-and-white pennant on a pole behind him. To the right, a woman in a peach-orange sari carries a white basket-tray decorated with orange and green leaves and flowers, and women in white saris walk alongside. A green-and-white bus is parked behind the wall at left.2008-01-17September 27 20172017-09-27January 22 20102010-01-22June 24 20142014-06-24 +2 copiesMarch 14 20032003-03-14Outdoor photo under shady trees on a dirt path. A bare-chested man with long hair and a beard, wearing an orange-brown cloth draped at the waist and a beaded necklace, stands at right facing a group. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand center; the one in the middle has long hair and a beard and gestures with his hands. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand around them, and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands at left. A thatched structure and a water bottle appear at the edges.2009-08-11A dense crowd of devotees surrounds a central figure with long dark hair, a white forehead stripe, a white and red flower garland and an orange cloth draped over the body. The central person is bare-chested with the orange garment over the lower body and appears to be the focus of the crowd. Many men wear white shirts and rudraksha malas, some hold orange flags on poles, and a man in the foreground holds a digital camera. Bodies press closely together in an outdoor procession setting.2009-02-05Outdoor crowd scene at a festival gathering with many devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing. In the centre, a man with a golden head-wrap and bindi smiles while a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala raises his hand beside him; he has a long swept-back ponytail-like hairstyle and a bead necklace. Behind them, people hold tall wooden poles with an orange and yellow canopy, a man on the left holds a brass kalasha-like pot with greenery, and a young girl in a blue dress stands at the right. Several men in white shirts with orange shawls surround the group.2008-12-27