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A photograph of a procession on marble steps at a temple entrance at dusk. Center foreground, a bearded man in a loose red-orange silk wrap walks forward. Beside him, a bald man in a rudraksha mala and gold-bordered saffron dhoti carries a shawl, and another man in a gold-trimmed saffron dhoti and beaded mala walks at right. Behind them, sannyasis in saffron robes hold tall silver tridents. A crowd of devotees in white and red shawls stands along the steps and at left, with a pink-clad woman at right. A framed picture hangs above the doorway and a red banner with Hindi text is at upper right.

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A procession on a marble-floored temple walkway, with a white ornate pillared entrance behind. In the foreground a bearded older man in a red-orange shawl gestures with his right hand, walking beside a man in saffron-orange robes wearing a large beaded rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed dhoti. Behind them, sannyasis in orange and red robes carry tall silver-tipped staffs, and several shaved-headed men wear rudraksha malas. Women in saffron and white saris and men in white kurtas and red shawls stand along the sides, watching. A signboard with dark panels is visible on the right, and a red banner hangs beyond the entrance.2014-03-16A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis descends marble steps at a temple, led by a bearded man in a red-orange shawl and rudraksha mala, with a visible vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind him, a younger man in deep orange-gold dhoti and a heavy beaded rudraksha mala walks with palms joined in greeting. Several sannyasis carry tall silver tridents and staffs, and a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing gathers on the stairs behind them. A printed sign and a small blue-and-white logo are visible in the background.2014-03-16 +1 copiesMarch 16 20142014-03-16A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a pale stone pathway toward a white building in the evening light. In the centre, a bearded man in a flowing pink-orange silk shawl and red dhoti, with a red tilak on his forehead, walks calmly forward. To his left, a man in a deep red robe with a thick beaded rudraksha-style mala and gold trim carries a folded cloth. Behind them, sannyasis in orange and red robes carry tall trident-topped staffs, and a woman in white stands among them. A bearded man in orange kurta stands at right. A camera operator's hand is visible at the left edge. Printed copyright text appears at lower right.2014-03-16A group of people in red and maroon sanyasi robes stand on the marble steps of a building entrance with wooden double doors and a decorative transom. In the centre a man with rudraksha garlands and a bright smile stands on the steps, a red shawl draped over his shoulder, a bare-chested figure beside him wears rudraksha malas and a striped tiger-print cloth over his arm, and a man in an orange-red robe with a beard stands near the doorway. A woman in white with a black handbag holds a silver trident-like staff at left, and a woman in maroon with a silver trident stands nearby. Several sanyasis wear rudraksha malas and gold-bordered maroon dhotis. Six people are visible.2014-03-16A photograph of a group walking outside a cream-coloured building with a carved wooden door. In the centre a man with a long dark beard wears a red-orange silk shawl over his body and is turning to his left. Beside him a smiling man in a rust-red robe with a gold border wears a large rudraksha mala and carries a silver trident. Around them several sannyasis in rust-red and saffron robes with gold borders wear rudraksha malas and hold silver tridents, and one holds a tiger-striped cloth. On the left a woman in a white sari with a black bag holds a trident. The people are standing on a concrete walkway.2014-03-16A photograph of a group in red and saffron robes walking down marble steps in front of a building with carved wooden double doors and glass panels. A man in the centre wears a dark red-brown robe with gold borders and a large rudraksha mala, gesturing with his right hand and speaking. Beside him, a bearded man in a red shawl looks upward. A sannyasi on the right, bare-chested with a saffron wrap and a striped tiger-print cloth over his arm, stands with a rudraksha mala. On the left, a woman in white holds a black handbag, and a sannyasi with a trishul stands behind her. A man in a dark vest stands in the background by the doorway.2014-03-16September 10 20152015-09-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a corridor inside a temple-like building with pillars and a lattice railing. In the foreground, a bearded man in a red-orange silk robe and an orange shawl, wearing a white and pink flower garland, walks forward with a serious expression. Behind him to the left, a younger man with a red tilak wears a deep red garment with gold border and a white and pink garland. Further back, a man in an orange-red robe carries a striped cloth, and a shaved-headed man in red-orange clothing with a rudraksha mala walks at the right edge. Several other sannyasis in saffron-orange robes follow. The white marble walls and red handrail are visible.2014-03-16March 16 20142014-03-16A photograph of a group walking across a marble-floored temple veranda with pillars and carved arches. A bearded man in a yellow kurta and maroon-orange waistcoat stands at left, facing a man in a red silk shawl and red garment who walks barefoot at centre. Behind them, several sanyasis in maroon-orange robes with gold-bordered cloth walk in line; one carries a silver trident and another a tall silver staff with a ringed top. A man at the far right holds a silver staff and wears a rudraksha mala. A white-clad attendant and a woman in a sari are visible in the background near white temple towers. Two men near the centre wear ornate gold-and-red necklaces and garlands.2014-03-16A photograph of a group descending a stone staircase inside a building with barred windows, shoes scattered on the steps below. In the centre, a barefoot person in a deep red-maroon robe with gold-edged bands and a red turban walks with a wide smile, wearing a brown beaded necklace and many marigold and beaded garlands. Beside them, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a gold pendant around his neck, and a man in black T-shirt holding a yellow-orange flower garland. Around them are saffron and orange-robed sadhus, one with a purple vest and long white beard, and older women in saffron and white shawls. Whether the central figure is the a person candidate cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2015-09-11