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A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt path lined by a dense crowd of men in white shirts, white dhotis and rudraksha malas, many with palms pressed together in greeting. At the centre a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala, holding his hands joined in namaste while walking forward. Beside him men in orange and white clothing walk close, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds his hand. Behind the crowd are a decorated temple gopuram with painted deity figures, an orange-and-green festooned canopy, and a loudspeaker on a pole.

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A large outdoor crowd of devotees gathers on a dusty street in front of low buildings and a stone wall. At the centre, a young man in an orange saffron robe with a long white flower garland and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead necklace stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts with rudraksha malas and small pendants press close, while others in orange and saffron clothing stand nearby. A pink flag hangs from a pole in the background, and a woman in an orange sari watches at the right edge. The scene appears to be a public welcome or visit amid the crowd.2009-11-25A photograph of a crowded outdoor pandal with a thatched palm-leaf roof and bamboo poles, decorated with marigold garlands and strings of colourful bunting. A red carpet runs down the centre. In the middle, a young man in a saffron-orange robe stands wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland, with a dark shawl or wrap over his shoulders and a black-beaded mala; his hair is short and he is not wearing a crown or turban. Flanking him, several men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with rudraksha-style malas, stand in two lines and gesture or stand at attention. Behind them, a large crowd of seated and standing devotees, many women in saris and older people with hands folded, watches on both sides, with children at the right edge. The setting suggests a ceremonial welcome or procession at a rural temple area with a small blue-walled building behind.2009-11-25A photograph of a smiling man with short dark hair and a white tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over a red garment and a large garland of white jasmine and red roses. He is surrounded by a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis, several wearing rudraksha malas; one on the right presses his palms together in namaste and another on the left gestures toward him. Behind them a large crowd of people fills the space under a building entrance with green foliage at the right edge. The garlanded man has no crown, turban or long swept-back hair visible, so his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2009-08-03August 03 20092009-08-03August 03 20092009-08-03July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor street procession on a dirt road between white two-storey buildings with orange trim, flags and a banana plant. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, walking barefoot and raising a hand in blessing. Beside him an attendant in orange robes carries a tray with offerings. Around them men in white dhotis and shirts, some with folded hands, press close on both sides, and a few older men with white hair and white clothes stand at the right.2008-07-28June 24 20142014-06-24A large crowd walks in a procession outdoors beneath palm trees, with a decorated temple gopuram tower visible in the background. At centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron shawl and a heavy gold necklace, appearing to be a Swamiji (probable) by his long hair, saffron clothing and gold ceremonial necklace. Beside him, a man in white holds a tall wooden pole with an orange flag, and several people in white dhotis and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, walk nearby. A woman in a white sari and an older bald man in white shirt and dhoti are also in the procession.2006-12-23A photograph of an outdoor procession on a paved path at a temple-style complex. In the centre, a person in an orange saffron robe with an orange turban and a long white and red flower garland with a tassel walks with open hands, smiling. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts and men in maroon kurtas with white shawls and rudraksha malas press in, some smiling and one with hands folded in greeting. Orange-roofed pillars, a tented canopy in red and blue and a palm frond are visible in the background.2008-07-28 +1 copiesJuly 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28