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A procession at an ashram gate entrance. In the centre, a bare-backed figure in orange cloth with a crossbody bag walks away from the camera, with rudraksha beads visible on the neck. To the right, a line of drummers in orange robes and rudraksha malas play large white frame drums with red sticks, and a man in white robes stands among them. On the left, a man in a maroon kurta and a woman in a yellow kurta with a pink dupatta walk along the path. A yellow banner over the gate reads WELCOME TO ADI KAILASH ASHRAM, and a yellow flag flies at right amid green foliage and a pink-roofed structure.

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A photograph of devotees walking along a dirt path under a festive arch decorated with yellow and maroon floral lettering, visible partially. In the foreground a woman in white with a teal-and-green shawl presses her palms together in greeting, beside a man in white kurta and trousers with hands folded. Behind them, men and women in white ritual clothes walk toward a stage area. On the right, drummers in orange and saffron robes with orange head wraps play drums with sticks as a line of attendants watches. Green palm fronds, a fan and a banner frame the scene.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16November 05 20132013-11-05A procession moves along a dirt path past a tree and a red-railed gate, with a tiled shrine roof at left. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a saffron garland and orange robe, walking among several saffron-robed sadhus and a few white-clad attendants. Two men carry long staffs with yellow-orange pennants, and a man in a white shirt plays a long wind instrument at left. A figure in white with an orange shawl stands at right, seen from behind. The scene shows a temple-side procession with saffron and white garments throughout.2009-12-27Outdoor ashram courtyard with a patterned floor of red-and-white kolam designs and striped rugs laid along the path. Coconut palms and a corrugated roof shelter the open hall. A line of young people in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stands on both sides, several with hands pressed in anjali. Drummers in orange clothes play large drums, and a man in orange carries a decorated pot or offering basket on his shoulder while walking through a gateway. A man on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, gold necklaces and a sacred thread, with hands folded. A woman in a white sari holds a small plate. A large decorated umbrella with red and colourful tassels stands at the top right, with a green tractor behind. The scene looks like a temple-style procession and welcome.2017-10-01A dirt path lined with drummers and devotees leads toward a yellow banner reading "WELCOME TO ADI KAILASHA" strung with flower garlands. In the foreground, a woman in a light blue patterned kurta and white trousers walks forward, and a woman in white with a white head covering and backpack follows. A woman in a maroon shawl and red trousers carries a bag. Men in white dhotis with gold borders stand at the sides playing large drums and cymbals, while figures in orange and red robes hold hand drums. A crowd gathers beyond under a tented gateway with a golden umbrella-shaped canopy and palm fronds.2017-12-16Outdoor photograph of a crowd gathered along a dirt path beneath leafy trees, with a red-and-yellow banner visible on the left. In the foreground on the right, young men in yellow garments and yellow shoulder cloths play large drums with curved sticks. A kneeling drummer in orange robes sits among the drums. Behind them, people in white dhotis and kurtas, some in orange shawls, watch and stand, several with hands folded. A woman in orange robes stands center. A red mat lies on the ground in front of the drummers.2006-07-12December 24 20082008-12-24A procession under a covered tent walks along a red carpet. In the centre-left, a man in an orange robe and orange-red turban, with a garland of white and pink flowers around his neck, smiles and raises a hand in greeting; an attendant in orange walks beside him. Several figures in orange and saffron robes carry or walk alongside, including a woman in orange holding a brass tray. Behind them, a drummer in orange beats a large drum, and bare-chested young men in white dhotis wearing rudraksha malas follow. Colourful umbrellas in red, blue and patterned gold shade the group, and banners and orange-and-white flags hang from the tent frame, with green trees behind. The orange-robed man wearing a turban and garland is an appearance-based candidate, but the cues are not sufficiently distinctive for confirmation.2017-01-01Outdoor festival scene on a dirt path beside a chain-link fence and green foliage. In the foreground, a man with bare upper body wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a gold necklace, seen from behind. To the right, a line of drummers in saffron-orange clothing and orange head cloths play hand drums; a young boy in orange with beaded malas plays in front. Several women in orange and a man with red-orange shawl and malas stand along the line. Behind them, people in white and orange gather near a red-carpeted stage area under a yellow decorated canopy. A small handheld fan is visible above the drummers.2017-12-16A procession moves along a sandy path beneath a decorated canopy with red, green and patterned fabric. A drummer in a brown shirt and white dhoti beats a barrel drum at left, and a man at right plays a wind instrument. In the centre, a man in an orange robe wears a long white flower garland and walks among others dressed in white dhotis, some with yellow shawls. Several saffron-clad figures and white-clad devotees follow. A white wall with small windows stands at left, and a framed portrait banner hangs on a pole at right beside shrubs and trees.2009-07-17December 30th 20072007-12-30 +1 copies