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A photograph of a garden walkway at dusk where a procession of people walks toward the camera along paved stone tiles. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a dark beard wears saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, and carries a small brass vessel; a shirtless man in orange dhoti walks beside him with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, women in orange and yellow saris, and a man in white kurta and white dhoti, follow. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a blue border walks past, and on the left several people in white and cream saris stand with palms pressed together in greeting. Palm trees, a red-roofed gazebo and a stone statue of a figure on a pedestal frame the background, with a white vehicle parked beyond.

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July 28 20082008-07-28August 02 20102010-08-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a walking procession on a hexagonal tiled path outdoors, with palm trees and low white buildings with red doors behind. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a flowing saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala around his neck, walks barefoot ahead of a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with an orange-red sash, who holds a walking stick. Several men in white dhotis with yellow shawls follow, along with men in shirts and trousers, one holding a folder. A small boy in a checked shirt stands at the right beside a flowerbed of plantains, and a boy in white stands at the left edge. The people walking near the front show distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues, so this is a probable appearance-based match for a person, though the exact identity is uncertain from the image alone.2010-07-10A photograph of an outdoor temple-area entrance decorated with hanging colourful tassel banners in orange, red, blue and white. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with his right hand extended in a gesture of blessing, and appears to be a person, identified by his long hair and saffron robe with rudraksha mala cues. Beside him a woman in a white blouse and white dhoti-style garment stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, another woman in a white sari with gold border also has her hands folded, and a woman in a red sari stands behind. On the right a bald man in white ritual clothes with a sacred thread and beaded necklace sits near the steps. Palm trees, a signboard and stone sculptures are visible in the background, with more devotees in white and orange behind.2010-11-13A photograph of a walking procession on a paved brick courtyard. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a dark rudraksha mala necklace and a red bindi, and walks barefoot. To his left, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes with a maroon border and a pendant walks beside a bald monk in orange. On the right, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala walks next to a woman in an orange sari with a green border. Devotees in white dhotis and onlookers stand in the background near green foliage and a small orange building, with a golden ceremonial staff visible at upper right.2011-10-07Outdoor photograph of a religious procession on a paved courtyard in front of a pink-trimmed building with ornate lattice railings and palm trees behind it. Three saffron-robed sannyasis walk forward at the centre: the figure on the right wears a saffron turban and a long rudraksha mala, the centre figure wears a saffron turban and a bead necklace, and the figure on the left wears a saffron turban and a saffron wrap. Dhoti-clad men in white stand along the sides, one in a pale shirt and grey trousers holds his hands together in greeting, and a woman in a blue sari carries a small child on the left. Bulbs are strung across the top of the scene.2010-01-13Outdoor temple-area scene at an ashram with orange-painted buildings and palm trees behind. In the centre, a young man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala walks barefoot across a hexagonal tiled path, hands held together. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in orange and a man in white dhoti walk in procession, and a row of devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand along the right side with palms pressed in namaskar. A bearded man in white and a patterned shawl stands at the centre-right. A red-and-white striped platform with an orange cloth stands on the left, and a floral arch with a kalasha-like top is visible in the background. Kolam designs are drawn on the steps.2010-09-06Outdoor photo on a paved courtyard path in front of a house with a white compound wall and green mesh fencing. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a red flower garland and a dark bindi walks barefoot, holding a folded paper and smiling. Beside her, another woman in orange robes holds a paper. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari carries a flower arrangement, and a woman in a cream sari with a dark mala walks nearby. On the right, men in white dhotis and white shirts with ceremonial gold necklaces stand or walk. An orange flag, a banana tree and a white car are visible in the background. Several other people stand in the scene.2010-02-16A photograph of an outdoor ashram procession on a sandy courtyard with palm and coconut trees behind. In the centre, a barefoot figure with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange shawl and dhoti with a dark rudraksha mala, walking up steps. Beside and behind them, men in white dhotis and white kurtas with saffron/orange shawls follow, and a man in orange robes walks at the left edge. Several white-clad devotees and onlookers stand on the right, and a white table with items sits near the left. The scene resembles a ritual procession toward a building entrance.2010-07-01November 11 20172017-11-11A procession of devotees walks barefoot across a stone-paved temple courtyard toward a gateway topped with two stone bulls. At the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a large ceremonial mala of wooden beads and gold-toned necklace, walking with his hands folded in greeting. Around him, men and women wear saffron and orange robes and sarees, while others wear white dhotis and white sarees, and a few hold their palms together in namaskar. A pink-washed temple wall and a tall gopuram appear in the background under an overcast sky.2012-10-12A group walks outdoors across a red paved courtyard past parked cars and a green-roofed carport on a sunny day. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a long red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot with his palms joined together, appearing to hold an offering. Beside and behind him, a woman in a bright orange-yellow saree carries a brass plate or tray, and another woman in a white saree holds a small child. A monk in an orange robe walks at the right, followed by men in white dhotis and shirts. Several people walk in a line, with a trimmed hedge and a green mesh fence at the right edge.2010-02-16