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A procession on a dirt road in front of a red-painted building with a green corrugated roof. On the right, a man in a saffron-red turban, red-orange dhoti and layered gold necklace holds a ceremonial staff with a trident finial. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with gold borders and a bare upper body carries a staff, with a woman in white sari with gold border walking nearby. To the left, a line of young boys and men in white dhotis with gold borders and saffron-orange cloths walk in step, some with rudraksha malas. A fair-haired foreign man in white shirt and white trousers walks among them. Flowering plants and a small shrine-like structure appear in the background.

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July 19 20102010-07-19A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a dirt path beside a red-walled building and bamboo. In the centre, a bearded man in an orange robe and orange turban wears a yellow and white garland and a rudraksha mala, with a gold necklace and a bare upper torso. Beside him, a man in a red-brown dhoti wears a pink and blue garland. Behind them, men in pink and orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk barefoot, and a man in white dhoti with a golden staff leads near the left edge. Several people in white shirts and orange clothes follow in the background.2015-01-12Outdoor evening photo of a walking procession on a sandy path. A bearded man in the centre wears a saffron-red dhoti and wrap, heavy gold necklaces and bangles, a red-and-white tilak, and walks holding a long staff. Beside him, two men in white dhotis with golden-yellow borders carry staffs, one with a lit torch. To the right, a line of women and girls in orange-red saris stands with palms pressed together in greeting. A dark blue dusk sky, lit pathway lamps and palm trees form the backdrop, with a red wall at left. Purple-and-yellow mats lie on the ground in the foreground.2017-12-02A procession on a dirt path beside a red brick wall with green foliage. Many devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold borders walk in two lines, several with white tilak on their foreheads and rudraksha malas, some raising hands in celebration. Women in orange saris and white sarees with gold borders stand to the right. Behind them, a priest in white dhoti and a man in an orange robe with a staff walk among the crowd. A golden palanquin or deity float with a multicolored canopy and red garlands is visible at the top, with a figure in white at its side. Ratha-style procession with a golden deity murti.2015-11-16A dirt-road procession moves past red compound walls and palm trees. In the centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a gold-chain necklace and a red turban walks with orange sandals. Beside him, a bald man in red-orange robes wears rudraksha malas and carries an orange cloth. A woman in a rust-red sari with gold borders holds a camera at right. A man in white dhoti with gold borders carries a golden trident. A ceremonial chariot with a red canopy and a deity murti is visible behind the group, along with a tractor and cars, and a boy in white shirt and trousers walks among the devotees.2015-11-16A group of young students in orange saffron robes walks along a dirt path beside a tall red brick wall. Many wear rudraksha malas and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. A boy in the centre wears a plain white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl, holding a mala, while a girl at right with glasses carries a small book. Several boys carry books or notebooks, and a few wear spectacles. Pink and red sashes wrap around the orange robes. The procession appears to be a casual walk to a satsang or class.2014-08-29A procession walks along a dirt road lined with green shrubs and a red brick wall, with palm trees behind. At the front, a man with long dark hair wears an orange dhoti and a rudraksha-style orange garland over a leopard-print shawl, walking beside a bald man in an orange robe with a gold necklace and a second orange-clad man holding an orange umbrella. Behind them women in white and cream saris and white tops carry brass vessels, and a ceremonial red and gold canopy on a pole is carried overhead. Children and a man in white walk among them, and a woman in a yellow top stands at the right edge.2010-11-11December 29 20102010-12-29April 02 20122012-04-02A photograph of a group walking along a dry dirt path through scrubby trees and bushes under a pale sky. In the centre, a young man in a saffron-orange robe with a red inner garment walks ahead, shoulders bare of any shawl and holding a small cord or garland. Around him, women and girls in white saris with yellow or gold borders, some with red or orange shawls and beaded necklaces, walk in procession. On the right, another young man in an orange robe and matching shawl walks beside them. A few other figures in white and yellow clothing trail behind. The mood is an organised walking procession through rural countryside.2009-08-08A photograph of a group walking single file along a dry, dusty dirt path lined with scrubby trees and tall grass. In the centre, a young man in a long saffron-orange wrap walks barefoot in sandals, with a red undergarment visible. Beside and behind him, a line of devotees in white and cream clothes with gold borders carry water bottles and wear thin beaded necklaces. On the right, another orange-clad figure in an orange kurta and wrap walks alongside, and a woman in white with a red forehead mark walks at the edge. Some participants wear white shirts and bright shawls. The scene reads as a sannyasi-led walking procession or pilgrimage on a country road.2009-08-08November 23 20162016-11-23