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Outdoor photograph of a ceremonial procession on a raised red-brick platform beside a chain-link fence, with trees behind. A bearded man in the centre wears an orange-red turban, a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl, a gold ornament on his chest, and a long white and pink flower garland; he walks barefoot with his hands joined near his chest. Two men flank him in white dhotis with gold borders, rudraksha malas across their chests and bangles on their arms; one raises a hand in greeting. A large ornate umbrella is held above the group. Several other people in white, orange and pink clothing stand behind, along with a man in the right foreground. Some visible people are partially cropped at the frame edges.

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Outdoor temple courtyard under a corrugated metal roof with palm trees behind. A bare-chested, white-bearded man on the right wears a blue and gold wrap, multiple rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and a sandalwood-and-vibhuti forehead mark, and holds a folded cloth. Beside him, an older man with swept-back grey hair in a saffron-orange robe holds a rudraksha mala at his chest. A man in a striped shirt and a young boy in a maroon shirt stand nearby, and a partly visible figure in orange at the far left. Ornate decorated structures and a kalasha-like pillar appear at the right edge. a person cues are not clearly established, so the role of the saffron-robed figure is described only as a devotee-like sannyasi-style figure.2014-12-04December 23 20162016-12-23Outdoor procession under a red and white canopy in Thiruvannamalai. A bearded man with long dark hair, a tilak on his forehead and a white jasmine garland, wears a rust-red robe with a rudraksha mala and raises a golden staff overhead. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders wears a rudraksha mala and a rust-brown garland. Behind them, saffron-clad and white-clad devotees walk among a crowd, and a woman in a red sari holds a silver tray with flowers. a person appears in the centre, based on long hair, rudraksha and red-robed presentation.2017-03-11December 17 20142014-12-17March 11 20172017-03-11A procession walks along a paved garden path lined with orange marigolds and rustic wooden fencing under shade trees. At the centre, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold trim wears a long red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a tilak on his forehead, walking barefoot beneath a multicoloured ceremonial parasol topped with a trident-like finial. Flanking him, men in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas; the one on the left carries a silver tray of offerings and the one on the right walks with hands folded. A figure in a white robe with a staff follows behind. Another rudraksha-wearing man in saffron carries a staff and walks at the front right. Ritual procession with umbrella and offering tray.2009-01-01December 23 20162016-12-23April 21 20152015-04-21March 11 20172017-03-11Photograph at night of a seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robe on a red tiger-striped throne cushion with a gold ornate throne back. He wears a large garland of orange, white and green flowers and red and blue beads, gold rings and bangles, and smiles while extending his hand toward an offering bowl. Beside him a woman in an orange-red top with rudraksha mala and tilak assists, holding a small dish. In the foreground a woman in white with rudraksha beads and white forehead markings kneels offering items. Standing devotees in white and orange garments, some with rudraksha malas and forehead marks, fill the background beneath a banana-leaf decoration and a hanging embroidered banner. A crowd is visible in the dark background.2015-08-09June 20 20142014-06-20April 21 20152015-04-21