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A photograph of a group of men gathered outdoors near a grey wall at a temple-style entrance. In the centre, a man in a maroon-brown robe with a multicolour marigold and rose garland stands with palms pressed together in namaste and head bowed. To the left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a gold border and an orange shawl holds a silver staff, and another man with dreadlocks carries a red cloth and bag. On the right, a man in a yellow shawl and dhoti with a gold wristband stands with palms joined, and a shirtless man in orange cloth and rudraksha beads stands behind him. Several other men in white shirts and dhotis stand nearby. No clear appearance-based cue establishes the garlanded central figure's identity, so the role is described only as a devotee receiving garlands.

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A photograph of a temple-entrance greeting. A central figure with long dark hair in a loose braid, wearing a red-brown ochre cloth and a garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers, stands with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare-chested devotees wearing rudraksha malas and saffron-orange cloths stand close by. A man in a yellow-gold shawl on the right holds his hands together in greeting, and a man in a white shirt on the left carries a red and white cloth bag printed with a logo. Grey walls form the background.2018-04-29 +2 copiesApril 29 20182018-04-29 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple doorway where a man in a brown-red ochre robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a garland of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers and a red-brown rudraksha-style mala. Around him, several men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with red and orange shawls, one with a black turban, stand behind him; one holds a tall silver staff. On the right, a bare-chested man in a yellow shawl and magenta dhoti stands near a photographer with a camera. Light grey walls frame the scene.2018-04-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a procession at a temple doorway. In the centre, a bearded man with swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears a rust-red robe and a large garland of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms, his hands pressed together over his chest and smiling. Around him, shirtless men in rust-red and white dhotis and saffron shawls stand with rudraksha malas, one holding a silver staff. A cameraman with a video camera on his shoulder films from the right, and a man in white dhoti with a pink sash folds his hands in greeting. A grey wall and white door frame form the backdrop.2018-04-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a procession outside a temple area with a blue pillar and a small white shrine dome behind. A bearded man in the centre wears a brown ochre robe, a garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers, and holds his palms together in namaste. To his right, a bare-chested man in a yellow shawl and pink dhoti walks beside him. On the left, a man with long matted hair and rudraksha beads carries a silver staff with a finial. Several other men in white dhotis, orange and white clothing follow behind, with palm trees in the background.2018-04-29KAILASA FAMILIA PORTUGUESA, PORTUGAL on 1/16/20182018-01-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple entrance where a smiling bearded man in a maroon robe and rudraksha mala, wearing a yellow and red marigold garland and a red forehead mark, stands with hands pressed to his chest. Around him, several bare-chested men in white dhotis and maroon cloths, some wearing black head cloths and rudraksha malas, stand with folded hands; one holds a tall silver staff. A cameraman films from the right, and the walls are plain grey with white carved panels on the left.2018-04-29 +1 copiesApril 29 20182018-04-29April 29 20182018-04-29 +1 copiesMay 08 20182018-05-08May 08 20182018-05-08Outdoor temple courtyard scene with yellow-trimmed buildings behind. A bearded man in the centre wears a dark turban crowned with pink flowers, a long red-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces, with hands folded at his chest, looking to the side. Around him, bare-chested men in orange and rust-coloured dhotis wear rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, one holding a decorated pot topped with green leaves. A brass lamp stand is visible at the right edge.2018-05-08