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Outdoor photo of a procession at a temple in Kerala. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with a black hair bun wrapped in pink flowers wears a red-and-gold beaded garland across his chest and a gold armlet; beside him, another bare-chested man with a tall black hair bun wears a long beaded necklace and orange cloth. Behind them, several other bare-chested men in orange and saffron cloths stand in a line, with onlookers in casual clothes at the right and a brick wall and greenery behind. a person candidate not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no identity claim is made.

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May 08 20182018-05-08A photograph of devotees at a temple doorway. A central man wears a black turban with a large pink flower garland, a red and gold beaded garland around his neck, a maroon cloth, and a red tilak on his forehead, with hands folded at his chest. Behind him stands a bearded man with a white and yellow shawl, rudraksha mala and gold chain, and a red tilak. At the right edge a man with a red tilak wears a rudraksha mala and a pendant, and at the left a bare-chested older man and a woman in a white sari stand close by. The setting appears to be a temple interior with red walls and a bell. Printed on the photo is a2018-05-08A photo of a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair wrapped under a crown-like band decorated with pink and white lotus flowers, wearing a red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders and a long red-and-white garland of flowers, with gold hoop earrings and gold necklaces with beads. He faces left with his hand extended. Beside him a man in white-and-gold ritual cloth has a red and white tilak on his forehead and holds a hand out. Other devotees stand behind with dark hair, red tilak marks and gold beaded necklaces. The Swamiji (probable) cues are the dreadlocks, flower crown, shawl and garland, placed as the central figure receiving honour during the temple visit. Pale yellow walls frame the outdoor setting.2018-05-08May 08 20182018-05-08Photograph of a group of Hindu sannyasis and devotees at a temple, seemingly during a ritual gathering. The central man wears a black turban crowned with pink and white lotus flowers, a red and white flower garland, a heavy gold necklace, gold bangles and a red-brown cloth, with a tilak on his forehead. Around him, bearded men in saffron, white and ochre cloths, rudraksha malas and bare-chested devotees stand close together. A man at right has long dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha mala, while a man at left wears a leopard-print headband. Turquoise pillars and a light-coloured wall form the background.2018-05-08Outdoor photo of devotees gathered under a thatched roof at a temple-like setting with green trees behind. Foreground left, a man's back in an orange-saffron garment with a rope-like orange cord. Center, a smiling bearded man wears a black cloth turban, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, and a brown woven shawl over a white garment. Right, a bearded man in a black turban decorated with pink flowers wears a heavy red-and-gold floral garland, a red-orange cloth draped over his shoulder, and gold armlet and earring. Other people, some bare-chested with beaded necklaces, stand behind them. Several appear to be sadhus or devotees in a ritual procession.2018-05-08May 08 20182018-05-08Outdoor temple courtyard scene with yellow-trimmed buildings behind. A bearded man in the centre wears a dark turban crowned with pink flowers, a long red-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces, with hands folded at his chest, looking to the side. Around him, bare-chested men in orange and rust-coloured dhotis wear rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, one holding a decorated pot topped with green leaves. A brass lamp stand is visible at the right edge.2018-05-08Photo of a temple scene with several men and women in a crowd. In the centre, a bearded man wears a large garland of pink flowers on his head, a red and white beaded garland with gold ornaments across his chest, and a maroon cloth over his shoulders, his hands clasped at his waist. Beside him, a man with a long beard wears a white and yellow shawl, a red beaded necklace and a pendant, with a sandalwood mark on his forehead. Bare-chested devotees stand in the foreground, and a woman in a yellow sari is at left. Red and orange temple walls and a dark ceremonial structure frame the view.2018-05-08Outdoor temple procession in Kerala with several saffron-robed men. Center, a bearded man wears a large pink lotus crown, layered white and red flower garlands, a heavy gold necklace, and a rust-red dhoti, with hands held together in front. Around him, bare-chested attendants wear rudraksha malas and rust-orange cloth, and one at left has a long rudraksha necklace and a red-orange wrap. Behind them, figures in blue and pink saris and red-orange temple structure with white pillars. The center figure's visible cues (lotus crown, gold ornaments, garlands) support a person identification in the role of honored leader of the procession.2018-05-08May 08 20182018-05-08A temple corridor with blue pillars and a tiled roof. In the centre, a bearded man in a dark maroon robe wears a black turban topped with pink lotus blossoms, a thick red and white flower garland, and gold necklaces and armlets. Beside him, a man on the left wears a rudraksha mala, a shawl-like orange-saffron cloth and gold-beaded ornaments, and a man on the right wears a rudraksha mala with a dark turban. A bare-chested man in a gold-threaded white cloth faces the central figure with his hands extended. Other devotees stand in the background. The scene resembles a ritual reception. Probable Swamiji is the central figure in the maroon robe with the lotus turban, identified by the ceremonial gold, garland and turban cues.2018-05-08