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Night photograph on a temple street lit with strings of bulbs and red lights, with a gopuram tower at left. A figure in long dark hair and an orange-and-gold shawl over orange clothing stands centre, head tilted upward, hands folded. Around them are men in white dhotis and orange shawls, one holding a yellow object, and a man in a light yellow shirt at left. Several wear pink rosettes on their clothing. A patch of flower petals lies on the ground.

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December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04Night photograph of a procession walking through a temple precinct lit by rows of electric bulbs along the roofline. Around him, men in white kurtas and dhotis wear orange shawls and some carry pink rosettes, with a bearded man in white and orange at left. Several onlookers crowd the stone pathway and walls.2006-12-04December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04Night photograph of a crowd walking through a temple precinct lit by strings of lights and street lamps, with ornate temple gopurams and pillared halls in the background. At centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a deep orange-red silk shawl over his body, a gold ceremonial necklace and a red tilak mark. a person (appearance cues: long hair, orange silk, ornate gold necklace), walking in the procession, unsure. Around him, men in white dhotis and saffron shoulder cloths, one with a pink rosette badge, and others in checked shirts walk along, some with saffron scarves, forming an escort.2006-12-04Night procession through a temple lane lit by strings of electric lights along the building facade. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange-red robe with gold border, a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace and a gold border on the saffron wrap, walks centre frame; he has the distinctive long hair, saffron/ornate clothing and gold necklace cues noted in the instructions, so this is an appearance-based a person in the procession. Around him, men in white dhotis and white kurtas wear orange shawls, and some wear pink rosettes. Arched windows with green shutters and carved pillars line the temple walkway.2006-12-04December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04Night photograph of a procession along a narrow lane lined with stone walls and strings of lights, leading toward a lit temple gopuram. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wearing an orange-red robe, gold beaded necklaces and an orange shawl walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Around them, men in white kurtas and dhotis wear orange shawls, one with a pink rosette pinned to the chest. Onlookers and devotees crowd the edges of the lane. The central figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces, consistent with Swamiji (probable), shown in person in procession.2006-12-04December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04