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A 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.

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May 07 20122012-05-07A procession walks through a long, colourful temple corridor with painted ceilings and decorated pillars. In the centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti and wrapper, wearing a golden crown-like head ornament and a long gold-bead necklace, walks forward smiling. Around him, saffron-robed men wearing gold necklaces and a white-robed man carrying an orange umbrella walk alongside; a woman in white with an orange shawl holds a brass vessel. Spectators in saris and salwar line the sides, and a stone sculpture of a deity stands in an alcove on the right.2012-05-08 +1 copiesJune 05 20122012-06-05May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesA group walks down a lit temple corridor with ornate pillars and painted ceiling. Central figure wears a crown-like gold headpiece, saffron-orange robe with a gold-edged shawl, and a heavy gold pendant necklace; he smiles and holds flowers. Men on either side wear saffron robes, gold chains and rudraksha malas. Behind them a uniformed guard and men in white walk along; a man in white with glasses and a red mark on his forehead stands at right. Several people are visible in the scene.2012-05-07A group walks along a stone-paved corridor inside a temple with carved pillars and painted columns. A man in the center wears a rust-brown dhoti and shawl, a gold necklace and a gold crown-like headband, and is smiling. Flanking him, men wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold beaded necklaces, and one wears white dhoti with an orange sash and rudraksha mala. Women in white and saffron saris carry brass items and a garland. Behind them, more devotees and uniformed attendants follow along the colourful temple hall.2012-05-08 +1 copiesNight procession in a temple corridor with tall stone pillars. Four men in saffron and orange robes walk forward, several wearing jasmine and red-flower garlands and rudraksha malas, with white tilak and forehead marks. The central man in a rust-brown robe with gold-trimmed waistband wears a heavy gold necklace and a long garland, and holds a folded cloth. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts follow behind, and a crowd fills the background, which fits a festival ur-kal procession.2012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05A night procession inside a stone temple corridor with pillars. In the centre, a man in orange-red robes with a long white jasmine garland, gold necklace, rudraksha mala and sandalwood forehead marks walks barefoot holding hands with an elderly sannyasi in saffron cloth and white garland. Men in orange dhotis and devotees in white and red-bordered dhotis walk alongside, one with a raised arm. The swami in the centre has long hair, which may support a person identification; he is sometimes described as a person but the cue is not decisive, so the field is unsure. Around 20 people are visible, most in white or saffron clothing.2012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05A procession moves through a temple corridor at night, with stone pillars and warm lamplight behind. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange robe with a gold-beaded garland and gold pendant carries a yellow cloth bundle. Behind him, a man in orange with a gold necklace and a thread-tied forehead marking walks barefoot, and a bare-chested man in orange with a rudraksha mala and gold pendant walks beside him. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas accompany them, one holding a brass lamp and another a round ritual item. Devotees stand in the background among dim lamps and temple signage.2012-05-10