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Outdoor temple procession on a dark tiled courtyard with potted palms and plants. In the foreground a bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala raises a lit oil lamp beside a dark stone deity murti. Behind him a procession moves under a red and white canopy and a decorated palanquin draped with orange and multicoloured cloth, carrying a large framed portrait garlanded with flowers. Several men in saffron dhotis, some bare-chested, carry poles and walk alongside, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl holds a video camera. A uniformed guard stands at left by a green gate, and a speaker stack is visible at right.

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January 11 20172017-01-11Outdoor temple procession on a dark tiled courtyard. In the foreground a bare-chested priest with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears an orange dhoti and holds a lit oil lamp aloft beside a large dark deity murti with an orange cloth draped over it. Behind him a line of saffron-clad devotees, several bare-chested, carry a red-and-orange decorated palanquin and red parasols. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a camera on his shoulder films the procession, and a uniformed guard stands at the left gate. Potted palms and smoke rise in the background.2017-01-11Outdoor ritual scene beneath a large banyan-like tree with spreading branches. On a raised stone platform stands a deity murti under a silver arched frame, decorated with flower garlands in red, purple and white, set on a rocky mound. In the foreground a figure in orange robes with a white flower garland holds his hands together in prayer, while a row of saffron-robed devotees stand behind, one holding a tall staff. A woman in a white sari and another in yellow stand with palms pressed together, and a person on the right raises a camera. A small oil lamp flame burns near the platform edge.2008-12-28May 05 20152015-05-05December 23 20102010-12-23January 11 20172017-01-11 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20172017-01-11Outdoor photo of a procession at a temple-like setting with palm trees behind. A bare-chested sadhu in saffron-orange cloth and a leopard-print headwrap, holding a silver bell and an incense burner, stands beside a large ornate deity murti wrapped in red and gold garlands. A multicoloured parasol with tassels is held above. Several women in orange saris stand with hands pressed together in prayer. A man in orange turban and garlands stands behind, and a few other devotees in orange and white watch. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murti and a golden cloth lies at its base.2018-12-22 +1 copiesJune 07 20162016-06-07April 07 20192019-04-07Outdoor ritual scene under a large banyan-like tree. Left foreground, a priest in orange robes and a white cap holds a silver vessel and stands beside a silver arched shrine housing a dark stone deity murti draped with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands, with a small oil lamp burning on a brass stand. Several orange-robed sannyasis line up behind him; one holds a brass tray of flowers, another carries a golden trident and a staff with a golden finial on the right. Some figures wear rudraksha malas and gold-beaded garlands. A man in white dhoti and yellow shawl stands among them, and a woman in white appears at the right edge. A red mound of offerings sits before the shrine on a mat. The photo is not clearly identifiable as a specific individual's presence beyond these roles.2008-12-30Outdoor photo of a welcome ceremony on a stone-paved courtyard. A bare-chested sadhu with long matted hair and rudraksha beads, wearing orange cloth, extends his hand toward a small oil lamp on the ground. An older man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds his hands over the flame in greeting. Behind them, several young men in orange cloth and orange turbans stand, one holding a drum, and another holds a yellow umbrella with fringed red and multicoloured tassels over the group. On the right, a bearded man in orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and tilak markings. Trees, a parked white car and a fence form the background.2019-04-07