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Photograph of saffron-robed sannyasis walking in a procession through a temple corridor with dark stone pillars and a carved stone figure at left. In the centre, an elderly bald man with vibhuti on his forehead and a white-and-red headband holds hands with a younger man in saffron robes, both wearing heavy rudraksha malas and gold ceremonial necklaces with gold-banded orange cloth. Behind them, men in orange with gold necklaces, one holding a green-and-white cloth bag, and men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas follow. Vibhuti marks are visible on several foreheads.

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A photograph of saffron-robed monastics walking through a dim temple corridor with carved stone pillars and ceiling lights. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair, a saffron cloth with gold borders, a rudraksha mala, and a silver ceremonial pendant walks holding hands with an older, shaved-headed man in saffron with gold-bordered cloth, a beaded mala and a gold ornament, who wears a white forehead marking. Other saffron-clad men with malas follow, and a man in a white shirt walks among them. Several uniformed and plainclothes attendants and devotees in white dhotis stand along the walls. a person appearance-based cues: long swept-back hair, saffron and gold-bordered clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial pendant, walking in the centre of the procession.2012-07-24July 24 20122012-07-24A photograph of a procession inside a stone temple with carved pillars and a sculpted deity relief on the wall. In the foreground a man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl wears a long white flower garland and a heavy gold necklace, smiling and walking forward. Beside him a bald elderly man in an orange-saffron cloth with gold border wears a dark rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, with a sandalwood-marked forehead and a headband. To the right a bare-chested man in a gold-bordered dhoti holds a white and red-bordered cloth over one shoulder, with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a crowd of men and women in white and cream saris, some with gold borders, move through the temple corridor. A small signboard on a pillar reads in Tamil script. Ritual procession with devotees in a temple.2012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05 +1 copiesA nighttime procession moves through a temple corridor with stone pillars and strings of small pennants overhead. In the centre, a bare-chested elderly man with a shaved head and white forehead markings wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder, rudraksha beads and a red-beaded headband. Beside him, a younger man in orange-saffron robes with a gold border, red beaded headband, ornate gold-toned necklaces and rudraksha malas smiles while walking. A white-clad elderly man with white hair walks between them and the group, and several men in white dhotis and orange robes follow behind. Several attendants in white and orange clothing accompany the procession.2012-05-21A photograph in a temple corridor with yellow walls and colourful painted panels. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-and-white headband, rudraksha mala beads and white ash marks on his face and arms, wearing an orange cloth, walks at centre and looks toward his left; a bare-chested older man beside him wears a gold ornamental necklace, rudraksha beads and a red headband. Several men in orange cloths and white dhotis, some bare-chested, surround them, and a man in the background raises a camera. Swamiji (probable) appears in the centre with his cues of long hair, rudraksha malas and orange robes, as a visiting sannyasi in a procession-like walk.2012-05-29 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a temple hall with carved stone pillars, showing a procession of saffron-robed men and devotees. In the centre, a bald elderly sannyasi in an orange robe with gold borders wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and his hands are held by two men. On the left, a man in saffron clothing with a long white jasmine garland, gold necklaces and a red-beaded headband gestures with an open palm. On the right, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with red border and a green-and-yellow waist cloth holds the elder's hand. Several white-clad and orange-clad attendants and women in saris stand behind them. The man with the garland shows the wearing of a large ceremonial gold necklace and a long flowing shawl, consistent with the a person cues, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-06-05May 10 20122012-05-10May 29 20122012-05-29 +1 copiesMay 10 20122012-05-10May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesMay 10 20122012-05-10