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Photograph of a temple procession at night in a stone-paved temple corridor. Three men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders walk in the centre, holding hands. The central figure has long hair swept back, a white headband with a red-orange mark, a white beaded necklace, and a gold pendant, and looks upward. Beside him a bald man in saffron robes wears a gold chain and rudraksha-style beads. To the right, an older man with a shaved head wears a white dhoti with gold borders and gold necklaces. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis and women in saris watch and follow, with a child in checked shirt at the left. Painted temple gopuram carvings and gold-framed panels line the walls.

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May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesMay 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesMay 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesNight procession on a temple street in South India, with a painted gopuram tower lit above. Several men in saffron and orange sannyasi-style cloth with gold borders walk in front, holding hands in a line. The central figure has long dark hair swept back, a white forehead band, a rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant; he is smiling and joyful. Beside him, a bald man in orange wears a gold necklace, and at the right another man wears white dhoti with gold border and a gold pendant. Behind them, men and women in white and cream clothes follow closely in the crowd, and onlookers stand at the edges. a person appears as the central figure based on his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, though this is an appearance-based candidate only.2012-05-20 +1 copiesMay 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of a group walking through a dimly lit temple corridor toward a bright gateway with golden tower-like structures. Several men in saffron-orange robes with gold-trimmed borders and layered gold beaded necklaces walk in procession. A man in the center wears a saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and a headband, gesturing with one arm outstretched. Another man on the right wears a saffron garment, rudraksha mala and a gold ornament on his chest, with a red-and-white marked forehead. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded malas walk alongside. On the far right a man in a white shirt, dark trousers and a black cord with a pendant stands among them.2012-05-10Photo of a night procession inside a temple corridor with painted ceilings and carved stone pillars. Several men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with gold-bordered cloth walk side by side, linking hands. A central man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a gold pendant wears an orange wrap and speaks. A bald older man beside him has a gold necklace and rudraksha malas, and a bald man at right wears orange with a rudraksha mala. Uniformed police officers in khaki stand behind them. A man in white with a gold-bordered shawl and a bag stands at left, and a bearded man in white is also present. a person: the central man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, gold pendant and orange wrap.2012-05-20 +1 copiesJune 05 20122012-06-05July 24 20122012-07-24May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesA procession inside a temple corridor with a stone-paved floor and carved pillars. In the centre, a man with a white flower garland and gold necklace in saffron clothing walks beside an elderly bald man with a bare upper body, a gold-trimmed saffron cloth, a gold chain and rudraksha mala, who holds hands with him. Bald men in saffron with gold-bordered cloths and gold necklaces walk nearby, and men in white dhotis surround them. A woman in a teal and gold sari carries a white bag. A decorated canopy with orange drapes stands in the background.2012-06-05A photograph inside a dim temple corridor with stone pillars and tube lights overhead. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak and an orange saffron wrap with gold-edged border walks while holding hands with an older shaved-headed sannyasi in orange and gold garments, with a red headband, white forehead markings, and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces. Around them are several men in orange robes and white dhotis, a uniformed police officer in khaki on the left, and a man in a pink shirt. Floral petals are scattered on the stone floor.2012-07-24