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Evening procession descending concrete steps past a banana plant and red iron gate. A central figure in a maroon-red dhoti and sash wears a long red and multicoloured flower garland, gold necklaces and gold bangles, with a white vertical forehead mark. Robed sannyasis in orange-red and saffron clothing surround him, several with shaved heads, white forehead tripundra and gold necklaces. One behind carries a tray, and others blow long brass horns. A woman in a white sari stands at right. Striped red-and-white wall and a small wooden stool are visible.

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A dusk procession descends concrete steps at an ashram. A central figure in a rust-red dhoti and shawl wears a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland, walking barefoot. Behind him, saffron-robed sannyasis with white tilak on their foreheads carry long brass horns raised overhead. A woman in a white sari stands at right beside a tray, and a man in white clothes stands further right. A green banana plant with leaves stands beside the steps, and a red-and-white striped wall and iron gate frame the scene under a dark sky.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A nighttime procession of saffron-robed sannyasis and young devotees walks along a paved path past a red-and-white striped wall and a banana plant. In the centre, a person with long dark hair, a pink and multicolour flower garland, a gold necklace and gold-bordered saffron dhoti walks forward, flanked by attendants. Behind them, several figures hold ceremonial silver trumpets and a staff topped with a trident-like finial, and some wear white tripundra markings on their foreheads. On the right, a shaven-headed attendant in saffron carries a silver tray. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at the far right near a fence. The scene suggests a ritual procession.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 31 20152015-07-31July 01 20132013-07-01A night-time outdoor ritual at an ashram with a large banyan tree behind. A man with a bare upper body and a red-brown dhoti with gold trim walks forward, wearing a thick ceremonial gold necklace and a long multi-coloured flower garland; he has a tilak on his forehead and gold armbands. Several men in orange robes with white forehead markings stand around; one carries a brass tray and another holds a ceremonial staff, and a long brass horn-like instrument is visible. A small ornate silver canopy stands behind them. At right, a bald young man in orange with white tilak folds his hands in greeting. A cameraman in a blue striped shirt films the scene from behind a wooden rail. Ritual offerings are visible at lower left, including red flowers and a plate.2013-07-22Night procession of saffron-and-maroon robed devotees descending white steps. Central figure in a maroon turban-style head covering and a leopard-print lower garment wears a long multicoloured flower garland and gold chain, smiling while walking. Beside him, a bald man in a dark-patterned headwear holds a lit oil lamp flame, and others carry a woven basket, a long silver staff with trident finial, and ceremonial umbrellas with embroidered canopies. Men have white forehead markings and rudraksha malas; a woman in a maroon sari and rudraksha mala walks at right. Appearance suggests a person as the garlanded central figure, leading a Karthigai Deepam procession; the crowd of roughly 20 people is visible.2013-11-17 +1 copiesNight procession of saffron- and maroon-robed sannyasis on stone steps lit by warm light. In the centre, a smiling figure in a maroon-red garment with a leopard-print wrap and a long flower garland, a gold necklace and a red-and-gold headpiece, walks ahead. Around them, shaven-headed men with white sacred markings on their arms and foreheads carry tall decorated umbrella-style standards, trident-topped poles and brass plates, and one holds a lit oil lamp. Several wear rudraksha malas. Stone steps show painted floral patterns. The figure in the centre is not confidently identified; no visible text names anyone, so the attribution rests on appearance alone and remains uncertain. Roughly ten people are visible.2013-11-17 +1 copiesA nighttime procession under trees on a dark stone floor, with scattered yellow petals. At centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold trim wears a long red and multicolour garland and a gold chest ornament; he stands beneath a silver ceremonial umbrella and his forehead bears white tilak. Around him, a line of saffron-robed devotees with white forehead bands and rudraksha malas carry ritual items: a tall silver staff, a brass aarti or puja plate, and a small lamp. On the right, a bald priest in saffron holds a tray of offerings. Some devotees carry long poles and a curved horn.2013-07-22