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A photo of a procession leaving a building through a gate. Two women in white saris carry brass kalasha pots decorated with white flowers and green leaves; one holds a red flower. Behind them, young men in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing rudraksha malas, walk alongside a shaved-headed young sadhu in saffron-orange robes and a mala, and a man in a red-and-orange cloth. Orange-tiled roof, ornate white and gold railings, and green foliage frame the scene.

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A procession climbs temple steps in an outdoor courtyard at dusk. In front, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace and armband walks beneath a red, orange and multicoloured fringed parasol carried by a man in white. A woman in an orange sari carries a brass vessel with green leaves on a tray, and a man in an orange robe holds a red flag with a gold emblem. Several devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls follow, some with hands folded. Red and white painted steps, kolam patterns, palm trees and an orange-walled building form the background.2010-12-21Night-time photograph of a ceremonial arrival at a green gate decorated with white jasmine garlands, gold tassels and red cloth. A central figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland, gold necklace and dark hair with a swept-back style smiles and walks forward with hands joined. Around him, men in white dhotis with saffron shawls stand near the gate, and a woman in an orange-and-gold sari holds a flower garland and a plate. Rangoli designs decorate the ground in front of a two-storey white building.2007-01-01January 27 20102010-01-27A procession walks down a red carpet under a decorated pandal hung with green leaves, paper flowers and banana leaves. In the centre, a barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, carrying a brass vessel. Behind him, saffron-clad attendants walk, and to the left a man in white holds a round painted fan. A young girl in white with an orange shawl, carrying a round blue-and-gold fan, walks at right. Colourful striped pillars decorate the hall, and a garland-draped railing lines the path.2009-07-07A barefoot man in a saffron-orange robe with a long white flower garland walks through a gate into a house courtyard. Women in white and cream saffron-bordered saris hold brass aarti plates and yellow marigold garlands as welcome offerings. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms joined, and a woman in an orange sari stands at right beside a rust-red iron gate. The floor is patterned tile and a pale yellow house with a balcony stands behind. The orange-robed man has long dark hair and appearance cues consistent with the page's named figure, though this is not a confirmed identification. The scene is a devotee welcome at a home visit.2010-01-21July 03 20142014-07-03A photograph of a street procession of devotees carrying offerings during a pada puja at a house. A bare-headed man in a saffron-and-maroon dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at left with palms pressed together. Women in white and cream saris carry covered woven baskets decorated with flowers and fruit, and a young girl in an orange sari holds a steel tray of petals. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds up a long garland of red and white flowers. Several men in white dhotis and orange cloths stand behind, and a pink building with a red shutter forms the backdrop.2014-06-26A procession under a canopy with red pillars and an embroidered umbrella top moves across a paved courtyard. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a red-orange sari-style drape, a gold pendant, a beaded mala and a red-orange bangle, walking barefoot with his hand near his waist. Immediately behind him, a bald young man in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl carries a silver vessel with a green leaf sprig on a tray of purple flowers. Other white-clad devotees, some barefoot and holding a canopy pole, follow, while onlookers in white, cream and green stand along the sides with palms pressed together in greeting. The scene suggests a pada-puja style procession.2011-12-12Outdoor photo of a walkway beside a white building with window grilles. A woman in a white sari with a gold border, her back to the camera, offers a bunch of green leaves and flowers to a robed figure. The figure wears a long saffron-orange robe and has long dark swept-back hair, with a person appearance cue of long swept-back hair and saffron robes. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes walks, followed by a person in saffron, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Decorative red-and-white garlands hang from a shelter in the background, with trees and a neighbouring building.2010-01-10July 30 20092009-07-30A procession on a cloth-covered path under large banyan-type trees. A central man with a tall dark turban-style headdress wears a rust-red dhoti and a long red-and-white flower garland, with gold armbands and a gold necklace, and walks forward while a woman in orange robes beside him reaches toward him. Behind him women in orange saris and white-and-gold saris carry brass kalasha pots with flower arrangements. Two men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas, one holding a trident-like staff, walk at the left. Above them a red, yellow and multicolour ceremonial umbrella and yellow-orange flags with emblems are carried in the procession, and a metal railing lines the path.2016-07-19January 21 20102010-01-21