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A group of men walks across a dusty open courtyard in daylight, carrying offerings. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti and cream shirt stands with a long marigold garland draped over his shoulders and a saffron-coloured shawl, and a second man in white dhoti beside him. Behind them, a row of men in white and cream shirts, grey trousers and orange-saffron shawls carry woven baskets heaped with fruit and flowers, plastic bags and a red-flower basket. Tall painted deity murti statues stand in blue and gold against palm and tree foliage, and a banner with a portrait is strung between poles on the left. Blue and white clouds fill the sky.

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November 25 20092009-11-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path under palm fronds and a canopy of colourful festoons. At centre, a figure in long dark hair and an orange saffron robe, wearing a multicolour flower garland, stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him, a man in an orange robe carries a silver tray with white flowers. Around them, men and women in white dhotis, shirts and sarees, many wearing beaded necklaces, walk or stand with hands folded. Ornate orange-and-gold umbrella poles and a round emblem sign appear in the background, and a green garden lines the path.2008-04-19July 30 20092009-07-30A photograph inside a temple courtyard shows a bearded man with folded hands at the centre, wearing a brown robe and a large multicoloured flower garland of yellow, white and red blooms. He walks among orange-robed sannyasis wearing rudraksha malas, one with a topknot and one with glasses, and white-clad devotees in dhotis and shirts. Two men at left wear plain shirts and a man with a pink shirt and white dhoti stands nearby. Behind them stand a tiered gopuram-style temple tower, a brass kalasha-like vessel on the floor, and painted deity statues on the pillars. Bright daylight and palm trees fill the background.2018-01-18June 23 20142014-06-23 +3 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesFebruary 19 20072007-02-19November 25 20062006-11-25Outdoor street scene at dusk with trees and parked cars. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari walks along the road, followed by a man in an orange dhoti and white shirt. On the left, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti reaches into a basket of marigold flowers held by an attendant in orange. On the right, a bare-chested young man in a yellow-orange dhoti with a red cord holds a basket filled with pink and red flowers. Another man in white stands behind him. Devotees gather along the roadside, with a white car and a black SUV in the background.2010-02-02Outdoor temple procession on a sandy path under trees. Centre, a smiling man wears a white and gold turban, orange saffron robe, a white shawl over one shoulder, and a long orange-beaded mala with gold-coloured necklaces. Behind him, saffron-robed men carry offering plates of flowers and fruit; the man on the left holds a tray. To the right, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala gestures toward a second tray of marigold garlands. Behind them stand golden arched shrines with a decorated deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow flowers and a black stone lingam with marigold garlands. Banana plants and trees frame the scene.2011-12-21Outdoor photo on a dirt path beside trees and a banana plant during a procession. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, a white tilak, and an orange-bead mala walks barefoot with hands held together in front. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts walk, many with shaved heads and white or cream attire. A bare-chested man in a yellow dhoti with a red sash and red beads walks nearby. A young boy in a yellow shirt and dark trousers walks among the group. An older woman in a white sari stands at the right edge. Incense smoke rises at the upper left. The centre figure fits the appearance-based candidate, with long swept hair, saffron robe and bead mala, so the label is a person.2011-01-16Outdoor procession passing through a gateway with a painted arch and perforated grey walls, lush green trees behind. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban wears a white flower garland and walks barefoot, smiling, with a fuller beard and bare chest visible. Around him, men in white kurtas and dhotis walk alongside, some holding large red-and-orange ceremonial fans. On the right, a bearded priest in a yellow dhoti with a vibhuti mark on his forehead carries a silver tray of fruit, flowers and pink blossoms, and a bare-chested attendant stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a devotional procession.2006-11-25