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Night photo of a procession walking through a temple entrance with tall carved stone pillars and an illuminated shrine or chariot visible in the background. In the centre, a man in deep orange-red robes wears a gold ceremonial necklace, a small crown-like headpiece and a rudraksha-style mala, walking with an attendant beside him. Flanking him, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls wear large gold or beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, and one carries an object in his hand. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts, some with white malas, and women in saffron shawls follow.

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May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of a temple corridor with carved stone pillars and a golden shrine visible in the background. Several saffron-robed men walk forward in a group, most bare-chested or with saffron shawls, wearing gold necklaces and rudraksha malas. The central figure in the middle wears a saffron cloth with a gold waistband and a decorative headpiece, and a large gold pendant around his neck, with a tall orange-and-white garland arrangement at the upper right. Behind them, white-clad devotees and onlookers, including women in saris and men in white shirts, move along the passage.2012-05-07May 20 20122012-05-20A photograph inside a temple corridor with stone pillars and a colourful painted ceiling. A group of men walks through a crowded passage. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a flower garland on his head, rust-red robes, a gold chain and a pendant, and smiles as he walks. Around him, men in orange saffron robes wear gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, and one bald man carries a rudraksha mala. On the left, a young man in white kurta and white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala.2012-05-07A procession moves through a dim temple hall with carved stone pillars and a glowing wall niche at upper right. In the centre, a man in orange robes with a red-and-gold shawl, a heavy gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland walks with a red-and-gold tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a bare-chested man wears a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and an orange-and-gold cloth. Around them are men in orange robes and white dhotis, one holding a golden kalasha-like vessel, and others in white and saffron clothing following in procession.2012-06-05A procession of men walks through a long temple corridor lined with ornately carved stone pillars and hanging colourful decorative banners, under a row of illuminated lamps. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a white flower garland and a gold pendant, with a gold-bordered orange shawl draped over his shoulder. Around him walk other men in saffron robes with gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, some bare-chested, along with men in white dhotis and onlookers in white and checked shirts.2012-05-07May 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 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.2012-05-10Photograph of a group of saffron-robed Hindu monks and attendants walking barefoot through a dimly lit temple corridor at night. In the foreground, a bald man in orange cloth and a gold-bead necklace walks beside a man in orange with a long gold garland and an orange angavastram. A man in white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala walks near the centre, and an older bald monk in orange wraps his face and torso with an orange cloth. Behind them, men in white and a woman in white with an orange shawl follow, and a man in an orange-and-red striped shirt stands at the right beside a bright light source. Garlands and flowers are visible at the left edge. Walking in a procession toward a temple entrance.2012-05-10May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of a procession through a long, lamp-lit temple corridor with ornate carved pillars and stalls along the sides. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and a headband with a red-and-white tilak walks with a smile; the cues are a saffron wrap, a heavy gold garland, and a headband, so he is a candidate for a person in the procession. Around him, a bald priest in saffron on the right wears a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed wrap, and several devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls walk behind. A uniformed security officer stands at the left edge, and a man in a light green shirt stands at the right edge.2012-05-10