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A man walks barefoot along a concrete path beside a red-and-gold iron gate, holding a multicoloured fringed umbrella overhead on a long pole. He wears a lime-green silk garment with a red and green border, draped in a dhoti style, with a wide red shawl over one shoulder and a heavy layered pearl necklace and pearl armbands. A red bindi marks his forehead. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in white walks, and to the right two men in orange robes with white tripundra markings and beaded necklaces follow, one carrying a bag. An orange-red wall and trees form the background.

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December 16 20112011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16A photograph of a man walking barefoot along a concrete path beside a red-and-gold iron railing. He wears a lime-green silk dhoti and a shoulder wrap with red and green borders, a long multi-strand silver necklace, silver armlets and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a tall ceremonial parasol with a multicoloured fringed canopy in red, white, blue, green and yellow. Behind the railing, a figure in orange clothing stands near a red wall, and a water tank and trees appear in the background. A distinctive long hair and ornate silver jewellery mark him as a person, shown in procession.2011-12-16A photograph of a procession descending white stone steps beside a red and white railing. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a lime-green silk sari with a red and green border wears layered silver necklaces, silver bangles and a red forehead mark, walking barefoot and glancing sideways. Behind on the left, a shaved-headed man in white kurta and dhoti holds a long wooden pole supporting a red and blue fringed umbrella. Two men in saffron-orange robes with white tripundra markings and rudraksha malas follow, one carrying a brass tray. Trees and a red-ochre wall stand behind.2011-12-16A photograph of a man in an orange-red saffron garment with a red dot on his forehead, wearing a heavy gold necklace of large beads and a gold armlet shaped like a cobra. He walks forward with a long dark hairstyle, while behind him an attendant in white dhoti with a gold border holds a red-and-multicolour ceremonial umbrella with tassels. Another man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti and gold chain stands at right beside a small table with offerings and a lamp against an orange wall. A wall behind holds framed black-and-white photographs. The scene suggests a temple procession with attendants.2010-12-28December 16 20112011-12-16A photograph of a man in a green and gold silk veshti and matching shawl, wearing a red and orange beaded rudraksha-style mala and matching beaded bracelets, with white and red tilak on his forehead. He stands on a walkway with metal railings holding a small plate or tray in front of him. Behind him a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti and shawl holds a long pole under a red and gold umbrella or canopy. Colourful painted pillars with bird motifs and hanging paper decorations frame the hall. Two more people in white clothing are partly visible in the background.2011-12-13Photograph of four men descending white stone steps beside a red wooden railing and a terracotta wall, with green trees behind. In front, a man in a lime-green and red silk dhoti-style garment with a green and gold sash wears layered white pearl necklaces, bangles and a red bindi, and holds his hip while stepping down barefoot. Behind him an attendant in an orange cloth and a beaded mala carries a brass vessel. A bald man in white kurta and dhoti, holding a long wooden pole that supports a red, blue and gold fringed umbrella overhead, walks at left. Another orange-clad man with white tilak stands at the back. Ceremonial procession setting, with a shaved-head priest in white and attendants in orange; no printed name is visible.2011-12-16Outdoor photograph of four men walking along a paved path beside an ornate red and gold iron railing. The front man wears a violet silk dhoti with a red-and-gold border, a red shawl over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with sandalwood markings on his forehead. Behind him, a man in an orange robe carries a silver tray holding a silver pot wrapped in a yellow flower garland with green leaves. Another man in an orange robe holds a long silver staff, and a man in white dhoti and shawl walks at the back, all with forehead markings. A red wall and trees are in the background.2011-12-14February 28 20132013-02-28August 02 20162016-08-02Outdoor temple procession at sunset. A man with long swept-back hair, a red bindi, a multi-strand silver necklace and silver armlets wears a green and yellow silk garment and walks beside a large brass and wooden palanquin-style carriage decorated with red cloth and yellow-orange flower garlands. An attendant in white kurta holds a long wooden ceremonial umbrella with green leaves and orange tassels above the procession. Another attendant in white folds his hands in greeting, and a man in a dark jacket stands behind. Red walls and palm trees frame the scene.2011-12-16 +1 copies