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Night procession on a dirt road beneath dense tree canopy, with lamps glowing in the background. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti and an orange cloth stands on the left, and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands centre-left beside another in a light shirt. On the right, a man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl across his shoulders holds a lamp aloft and walks at the front of the procession, while more people in white and a few in colours follow along the road. A distant illuminated portrait appears at the far right edge.

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November 01 20062006-11-01A night-time procession on a dark road under trees, with a large crowd of devotees walking barefoot. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl walks forward with a shaved head and ash markings. Around him, many men and women wear white dhotis, white kurtas and orange shawls, some with rudraksha malas. On the left, a man in white holds a video camera on his shoulder, and a young boy in white with an orange sash stands at the edge. The people are distinct, moving together along the road in a devotional gathering.2008-08-03A night-time outdoor crowd gathers under street lamps with dark trees behind. Many devotees wear white clothing with orange shawls draped over their shoulders. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands in the centre-left, clasping hands with a bespectacled man holding a video camera. To the right, a bald elderly man and another older man wear orange shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces, while a woman with a white tilak on her forehead and orange garments stands at the lower right. Several people look toward the centre, forming a dense, lively gathering. No one clearly stands out as a figure of a person with distinctive presentation cues.2008-08-02Night photo outdoors at a bare dirt ground beneath large dark trees. A figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and bare chest walks forward with arm extended, flanked by a line of men in white dhotis and orange shawls. In front, a bare-chested man in a red dhoti and beaded necklace, and an older man in white dhoti and shirt, stand near a tall white pole. Several onlookers in dark shirts stand to the right. A black bag rests on the ground at left. The scene suggests the flag-raising preparations for the Brahmotsav festival at AadiKailaasa, though the flag itself is not clearly visible.2006-12-20Night photograph of a group walking along a dimly lit temple street past illuminated temple gopuram lights and tall dark trees. Several men in white dhotis and cream shirts walk in the foreground, one with a red tilak mark on his shirt. A central figure in an orange-red saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and long garland-like beads walks with a smile, with an older bearded man in white and an orange shawl beside him. Other devotees, including women in dark saris, follow along the path.2006-12-04A night-time photograph of a long line of men and women standing on a paved road in front of trees and a building, appearing to wait in a procession queue. Several men wear white dhotis and white shirts, one wears a checked shirt and dark trousers, and one older bare-chested man wears a red-orange dhoti and a white cloth. A man near the centre holds a brass plate or tray with offerings. A woman at the right edge wears a pink sari with gold-toned embroidery and folds her arms. Strings of decorative leaves hang over the path, and a small lamp glows at the left edge.2011-01-16Night photograph of a procession walking along a dirt road lit by a street lamp. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long orange-and-green flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a tall swept-back hairstyle. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls. On the right, a uniformed police officer in khaki stands watching. A figure at upper left raises an arm holding a camera or light. Trees and a stone wall frame the scene.2008-08-02A night-time photograph of a group walking along a dark road beside trees and a lamp post. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films the group with a shoulder camera rig. Most men wear white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls, and several carry orange-saffron cloth. In the centre, a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala walks with a stick-bearing companion in orange, followed by others in white. The foreground man wears a white outfit, an orange shawl and an ID badge. Watermarked archive copyright text is present but not described.2008-08-02Night photograph of a crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many wearing saffron/orange shawls, standing outdoors under a lamp post with a round globe light. A man in front raises a hand to his mouth while others stand with hands folded in front. A woman in an orange shawl and a woman with a yellow flower garland stand at the right edge. Dark trees form the background.2008-08-02December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04May 21 20122012-05-21A night-time crowd photograph, lit by two round street lamps on poles, showing a dense mass of devotees. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair wears an orange shawl and a gold-bead garland and holds a microphone; he has a white tilak on his forehead and a beaded garland. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange or yellow shawls, several raise arms, and some hold a microphone or a camera. A tall loudspeaker stands at the right edge beside a red railing. The crowd fills the frame with people moving and gesturing toward the centre.2008-08-02