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A photograph of a procession on a dirt path flanked by bare trees and a stone wall. A group of saffron-robed sannyasis walks toward the camera. Several hold tall trident-topped staffs (trishula). A central figure in a maroon-brown robe wears a large marigold garland and walks with his hands at his sides; a second man on the right in orange shawl and dhoti holds a trident. One man on the left raises his hand in a wave. Smoke rises in the background beside a small building with steps.

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January 13 20142014-01-13January 13 20142014-01-13A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a narrow concrete path through dry scrub and bare trees under a hazy sky. In the centre, a figure in a deep maroon-red robe wears a thick orange-yellow marigold garland and walks barefoot, with a sannyasi in orange on each side. Several men in orange shawls and orange-gold dhotis carry tall white staffs or poles. Litter lies along the edge of the path and a low concrete kerb borders the right side. The scene looks like a walking procession or pilgrimage in a hilly area. Identity is not established from appearance: the figure in the centre shows only a garland and robe, so there is no distinctive cue for a person.2014-01-13A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees walks along a concrete path beside a grey wall and a blue tarpaulin shelter, with a row of people watching from a raised area behind a railing. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes with gold-striped dhoti and a black shoulder bag smiles and walks with hands together, while a man in an orange shawl beside him carries a long staff. A woman in red-orange robes wears a marigold garland and smiles. Several others carry tall poles with decorative tops. A blank white signboard stands on the right and a column of smoke rises at the left edge.2014-01-13A procession of saffron-robed sadhus walks along a concrete path beside a low wall, with smoke rising from a fire on the left. Several robed men carry tall ceremonial staffs with ornate tops. In the centre, a bald man in orange robes walks with his hands clasped in front of him, a dark crossbody bag over his shoulder. On the right, a smiling woman in maroon and red robes wears a marigold garland and follows the group. Blue tarpaulins, a bare tree, power lines and a crowd on a raised viewing platform fill the background.2014-01-13October 19 20132013-10-19December 28 20082008-12-28A photograph of a procession on a narrow dirt path through green forest. Several saffron-robed sadhus walk together; the front monk on the left carries a silver trident (trishul) and wears a rudraksha mala. A central figure in a dark red-maroon robe with gold trim wears a saffron turban and a large orange-marigold garland, and holds a silver trident. Beside him, a bald monk in orange shawl and maroon dhoti with gold border carries a long staff. Behind them, devotees in orange and red garments and a woman in a white sari follow, some with blue plastic carrier bags. A seated woman in a pink top sits by a concrete wall on the left. Trees and shrubs line the path.2014-01-13A photograph of a group of saffron-robed sadhus and devotees walking single file along a narrow concrete path lined with green shrubs and rocky embankments. Near the centre, a man wears a dark maroon robe, a saffron head covering and a yellow-orange marigold garland, holding a long wooden staff. Surrounding sadhus in orange and saffron shawls and dhotis carry staffs as well. Behind them, more people follow, including a figure in white with a red shawl and another in a grey jacket at the right edge. Partially visible people stand farther back on the slope. The scene suggests a walking procession or pilgrimage along a rural path.2014-01-13A photograph of a procession on a paved path with a tree and hillside behind. A man in a rust-red shawl and dhoti, wearing a large marigold garland with pink flowers, raises one hand while walking and smiling. Beside and behind him, people in saffron and orange robes walk with him. A man on the left in an orange shawl carries a silver trident staff. Other devotees wear orange wraps and rudraksha malas, and several carry white staffs. Several people in the crowd are visible, and most are in orange or rust-coloured robes.2014-01-13February 13 20132013-02-13A photograph of a group of devotees walking barefoot along a dusty dirt road beside overgrown scrubland and a palm tree. They wear matching saffron-orange robes with orange-and-gold borders and wrap rudraksha malas around their necks and shoulders. The men are shaved-headed, with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Two women in orange saris with rudraksha malas walk at the right edge, and a man on the left holds a phone. The scene suggests a procession or pilgrimage walk.2013-11-15