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A photograph of a group of about ten men walking across a paved stone courtyard in front of an ornately carved stone temple with tiered sculpted cornices and pillared halls. Most wear white dhotis and white shirts with orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, and several have beaded necklaces. One man in the centre wears a long orange-saffron robe and walks at the front, with a man in white and a man in green trousers nearby. Stone steps lead up to a dark doorway on the left under a partly cloudy sky.

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Five men walk across a paved courtyard beside a large carved stone temple with ornate sculpted walls, pillars, and a row of decorative finials along the roofline under a cloudy sky. The man in the centre wears a long saffron-orange garment with a matching orange shawl and long dark hair, and carries a bag; he is flanked by men in white dhotis and white shirts, one in a white shirt and light trousers, and another in a white shirt with an orange shawl. Two white-clad men wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The scene is a temple precinct with weathered stone architecture and stone pavers underfoot.2006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18A photograph of a stone temple courtyard with carved sandstone walls, pillared entrance and a stepped platform, with a row of ornate spired pinnacles along the roofline. A group walks across the paved courtyard: a central figure in a saffron/orange robe and orange shawl with long dark hair, flanked by men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing orange shawls, and an older man in a green-checked lungi at the left. Another man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at the right edge. The orange robe and shawl are worn by the central figure and companions.2006-09-18A group of devotees walks along a stone temple courtyard beside a carved stone temple wall with pillared colonnades and ornate carved cornice figures under a pale overcast sky. In the foreground, a man with long hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over white clothes and a rudraksha-style mala, with a tall man in white shirt and dhoti beside him. Behind them, several men and women in white garments, some wearing orange shawls and beaded necklaces, follow along the paved path.2006-09-18A group walks across a stone-paved courtyard beside a large carved stone temple with a tiered gopuram tower and ornate sculpted parapets. In the foreground, a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair walks at the front of a group of men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing rudraksha malas, one carrying a bag. A smaller domed shrine stands to the right under a cloudy sky. The scene suggests a temple visit.2006-09-18Photograph of a group walking across a stone-paved courtyard beside a large ancient temple wall carved with niches, pillars and sculpted panels, with a tall gopuram tower at right under a pale sky. In the foreground, a man in orange saffron robes with long dark hair walks at center, flanked by men in white dhotis and white shirts with saffron shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A man in a white cap and white clothes walks at right, and a figure in light green trousers walks at left. The scene shows a procession-style walk through the temple precinct. a person is the orange-robed figure with long hair, shown in the centre of the group walking through the temple grounds.2006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18Photograph of a group walking along the carved stone exterior of a South Indian temple with tall ornate sculpted gopuram-style parapet and pillared colonnade. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over a dark top and carries a black bag; beside him a man in white dhoti and shirt walks. Behind them several men in white dhotis, some with orange shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces, follow across a paved courtyard. A tall copper-toned lamp post stands at the left.2006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18Photograph of a group walking across a stone-paved courtyard beside a large carved stone temple with tiered gopuram towers and ornate sculpted wall panels. In front, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and carries a bag over one arm; a person candidate with long swept-back hair and orange sannyasi robes, walking with the group. Beside and behind him are men in white dhotis and shirts, several with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, one older man in a white turban. A small domed shrine stands to the right. The overcast sky sits above the temple.2006-09-18A photograph of a temple courtyard with richly carved stone walls, pillared halls and a small staircase leading up to a shrine entrance. A figure with long dark hair wearing a saffron-orange robe and a saffron shawl walks across the paved stone floor, with one hand raised. Around them are men in white dhotis and white shirts, some wearing garlands and a sacred thread, plus a man in a light shirt and pale trousers. The crowd appears to be a small walking group, possibly on a temple visit. A small corner logo appears in the top left.2006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18