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Night photo at an outdoor compound beside a red brick wall and a white car with its door open. A long-haired man in a maroon-red robe with a leopard-print shawl and a long beaded necklace stands barefoot and smiles, with a red bindi on his forehead. Another man in a deep red robe bows to his left at the car door. Behind them, a woman in a red sari holds a garland of red and yellow flowers, and a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with white tilak stripes on his arms holds flowers while others in white dhotis play long brass horns and a flute-like instrument. Photo credit text is visible in the lower corner.

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November 25 20132013-11-25Night photograph of a welcoming reception at an ashram gate beside a white car with an open door. A woman in a maroon and rust sari with a leopard-print under-wrap and a red-and-gold bindi stands by the door, hands joined in greeting. Nearby, a woman in a rust sari holds a tray of oil lamps and a plate of offerings. A shaved-headed man in an orange dhoti with a red waist sash holds a large garland of red and yellow flowers. Several men in orange and maroon robes stand with hands folded, and long brass horns called ghanta-style long trumpets are raised behind them against a red brick wall.2013-11-25Night-time outdoor welcome beside a white car with its door open, near a red brick wall topped with barbed wire. A long-haired man in a maroon-red robe with a wide brown leopard-print sash and layered rudraksha malas stands centre, smiling, with a woman in maroon behind him holding a brass tray of flowers. To the right, a shaved-headed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with white markings on his arms holds a garland of yellow and pink flowers, while men in white dhotis with gold borders press their palms together. Two men in red-orange robes stand at left, and copper horns hang on the wall behind the group.2013-11-25November 25 20132013-11-25A night procession on a paved path beside a white car. At centre, a smiling figure with voluminous dark hair and a red bindi wears a maroon shawl over maroon robes and a long red-and-white flower garland, walking forward. Behind to the right, a tall young man with a shaved head and white tilak holds a tall golden staff and wears a saffron dhoti with rudraksha beads. To the left, a man in orange-and-gold silk carries a decorated kalasha-like offering of flowers and green leaves. Another man in white dhoti with gold border wears a rudraksha mala. Several attendants stand behind in saffron and maroon, one gesturing with an outstretched hand.2016-01-02 +1 copiesApril 24 20122012-04-24June 07 20162016-06-07February 07 20172017-02-07Night procession of saffron- and maroon-robed devotees walking on sandy ground. A central man in a maroon robe and red-and-gold headwear wears a thick flower garland with yellow and red blooms and a gold pendant; he has a leopard-pattern cloth at his waist. Several men carry tall ceremonial staffs and a yellow-and-blue decorated banner-pole with ornate fringed flags rises at left. A shaved-headed man in a red robe with white forehead marks holds a torch-like flame; a devotee in orange holds an offering bowl and lamp. Ash marks and rudraksha malas are visible on many participants. Torchlight and dark sky frame the Karthigai Deepam procession. a person appearance: long-haired ornate garlanded figure in the central position, uncertain.2013-11-17December 26 20132013-12-26November 17 20132013-11-17Night procession on a dirt path beside dark trees. A central figure in a rust-red silk garment with a gold-bordered shawl wears a saffron-and-orange turban, a long white and red flower garland, gold necklaces, and white ash marks on the arms; he holds a flashlight-like object and a long gold-topped staff rises behind him. Behind him a bald man in rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala carries a flashlight, and a woman in rust-red sari with a small red bag follows. A small signboard post stands at left. a person cues are the turban, garland and gold ornaments, but the face is not used for identity.2013-11-17