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October 27 2010

A barefoot man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long dark rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead, walks along a woven mat under an open-sided roof. Behind him, several devotees in white kurtas and dhotis stand on mats with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Coconut palms, a red-and-cream stone structure, a decorated pillar and a patterned banner hang in the courtyard. The scene suggests a satsang or temple procession.

A barefoot man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks along a woven mat path under a corrugated roof with hanging orange and multicoloured decorative tassels. Three people in white ritual clothes stand on mats to the right with palms pressed together in namaskar; one is a young boy and the others are adult men. Coconut palms, a small white building, an orange-stone structure and a fenced area form the outdoor setting.

Outdoor temple courtyard with palm trees and grey stone deity sculptures on red-brick plinths. A man in a long orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck walks barefoot along a long woven mat with blue edging toward a small raised orange cushion on a platform with a brass vessel. Behind him, a bald man in a white dhoti with a maroon border carries a staff. A tall copper-coloured pillar and orange flags stand in the background, along with stone statues of a bull and other figures.

Outdoor temple courtyard with palm trees and a red-orange shrine structure. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot along a woven straw mat, followed by two men in white dhotis with orange shawls, one holding a staff. A saffron-robed man stands at right. Behind them are dark stone deity sculptures, a sculpture garlanded with flowers, a brass oil lamp on the ground, and a ritual fire pit with a small yellow-cloth seat. A kolam design is drawn in white powder at lower left.

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Outdoor temple courtyard with palm trees and a stone shivalingam on a low platform at left. A barefoot man in a saffron-orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala walks along a woven straw mat toward the platform, eyes lowered and hands together. Two ornate painted and gold-hooped poles frame the path. Along the right side, several devotees stand barefoot on mats with palms pressed together in namaste: men in white dhotis and shirts, one in a maroon robe with gold border, and one in white with an orange sash. Appearance-based candidate for a person is present, but the cues are limited to saffron robe and rudraksha mala, so the identity is uncertain.

Outdoor photo of a barefoot man in an orange saffron shawl and orange dhoti, with a dark rudraksha mala and a red tilak, walking across a grey tiled courtyard past a white and red painted platform. Three other men in white kurta and dhoti with orange shawls stand behind him, and a man in a striped shirt with folded hands stands at the right edge. Woven mats lie on the ground and a dark fire pit with ash is visible in the background. The saffron-clad man does not show clear, distinctive presentation cues beyond the shawl and mala, so identity is uncertain and he is described by role only as a sannyasi-clad man.

Outdoor ashram courtyard under a corrugated metal roof with tall palm trees behind. A young man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, walks barefoot across a woven mat toward a red-and-white stepped platform. To the right, four people stand with palms pressed together in namaste: a man in white kurta, a man in an all-white outfit, and men in striped orange and light shirts. Behind them are rows of stone figures, a small fire pit with a flame, and a red-and-gold pillared shrine. Colourful tassel-like hangings decorate the roof poles, and a printed banner with figures stands at the left.

Outdoor temple courtyard with coconut palms and a tiled floor beneath a open-sided roof. A barefoot man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala walks along a woven mat path toward the steps. To the right, two boys in white shirts and white dhotis stand on mats with palms pressed together in anjali, and an older man in white kurta and dhoti also stands with palms joined. A yellow-and-orange decorated pillar hangs from the roof and a stone shivalinga and small stone deity figures sit in the background greenery.

Outdoor temple courtyard under a tin roof with hanging orange and multicoloured cloth banners. A young man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot along a woven straw mat laid over the paved floor, hands folded. To the right, several people in white dhoti and kurta clothing stand on mats with palms joined in namaskar. Coconut palms and a red and white temple structure with a stone deity murti stand behind. The mat-lined walkway suggests a formal procession toward the shrine.

Outdoor photo of a young man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a dark rudraksha mala, standing barefoot on a striped woven mat beside a stone step. Another man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, and a third in white stands at right. Behind them, women in cream and yellow saris sit on the dusty ground, some with hands folded in prayer. A tall metal pole and paved hexagonal tiles are visible.

Outdoor photo at a temple-grounds courtyard of sandy earth with ash-grey patches and palm and frangipani foliage behind. In the foreground a figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala walks forward with head bowed; his long dark hair is swept back, and an orange wrap is draped over his shoulders. Behind him stand several men in white kurtas and dhotis: a bearded man on the left, a man in a yellow shawl with a rudraksha mala and tilak on his forehead, and a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl on the right, all barefoot and standing in quiet attention. A small brass plate of offering sits on a mat at the lower left, and a concrete platform edge runs along the bottom of the frame.