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A dusk procession crosses a footbridge toward a tall red-pink bridge tower with a blue sign. In the centre, a bare-chested man with a white flower garland and red and yellow marks on his forehead walks in front of a crowd. Around him, sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and shaved heads walk alongside women in red, pink and orange saris and men in white and blue shirts. A few people in white dhotis and striped shirts stand at the edges, and a small blue signboard and a tarpaulin appear in the background.

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June 03 20162016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03A group walks across a suspension footbridge with orange-red towers and steel cables on a bright, hazy evening. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a tilak on his forehead, rudraksha mala around his neck, carries a tall metal staff. Behind him, a man in saffron-orange robes holds a cloth bag. A central figure in a rust-red dhoti wears a gold necklace and a garland, walking barefoot. Further back, a woman in an orange sari and others in yellow and orange clothing follow. A man in a grey shirt stands at the right edge beside the railing. Buildings and trees line the riverside beyond the bridge.2016-06-03Outdoor photograph of a crowded footbridge with a chain-link railing and overhead cable fittings, at dusk. A man with long dark hair and a red-brown robe, wearing a large marigold garland, stands at the centre facing a man in a white shirt and light blue shirt, with a woman in a pink-and-gold sari beside him. Around them are monks in orange and saffron robes, some with rudraksha malas, a bald monk in red-orange, men in white dhotis, and many onlookers in mixed clothing.2016-06-03Evening procession moving along a town street toward a tall pink-and-white gateway with blue signboards and a lit sun-shaped emblem. At center, a man with long hair wears a deep maroon-brown dhoti and shawl, a large gold-and-white flower garland, and a gold ceremonial necklace; his forehead is marked, and he walks with hands folded. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis and women in red and orange saris and garlands accompany the procession, while a bare-chested man in a white garment holds a silver vessel. Onlookers in casual clothes line the street, and a green tarpaulin shelter stands at left.2016-06-03A procession crosses a suspension bridge with red railings and steel cables, with hillside houses behind. At centre a man in a deep red-maroon garment wears a long gold-and-bead necklace, a garland of white flowers and a gold ornament at his chest, and a sandalwood tilak with vibhuti on his forehead, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting. Around him devotees in saffron and orange robes, white dhotis and rudraksha malas walk along, including a woman in a gold-bordered orange sari and a man in white with a bare chest on the right.2016-06-03A procession crosses a suspension footbridge over a river at dusk, with a hillside of houses behind. At centre, a man with long dark hair, a garland of white and orange flowers, rudraksha beads and a dark brown-red robe walks forward; he appears to be the a person, shown by his long hair, ceremonial garland and beaded adornments, though this is uncertain. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes, orange sarees and red cloth walk along, some carrying flowers. A woman on the left balances a basket on her head, and a man in white stands on a bridge tower at right. Railings of red and white steel and taut cables frame the scene.2016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03A crowd of devotees walks across a suspension footbridge with red railings and steel cables, at dusk with hills and houses behind. In the centre, a man in a rust-brown robe with a large white-and-yellow flower garland and gold-toned ornaments walks forward with arms slightly raised. Beside him, a man in an orange dhoti and shawl wears a rudraksha mala. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a tall silver staff. Women in saris, one balancing a basket on her head, and men in white and yellow follow. a person: the central figure has long dark hair and a garland, but cues are limited to the garland and robe, so this is uncertain.2016-06-03Several devotees walk across a suspension footbridge with an orange steel tower and wire cables over a river, in early evening light. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shawl with a tilak on his forehead and a dark rudraksha-style mala holds the cable rail. Beside and behind him, a woman in orange sari, a man in saffron and cream, and a figure in deep maroon dhoti wearing gold ornaments and a gold necklace walk together. Others in the background cross the bridge. The mesh railing and town buildings are visible below.2016-06-03A procession crosses a red suspension bridge with cables rising on both sides, hillside houses and trees behind. At centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti and wrap wears a large white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, gold armbands and a tilak on his forehead; he is smiling and walking forward. Around him, followers in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas, and women in red and orange saris walk in the group. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a tilak holds a tall silver staff and rudraksha mala. The scene appears to be an outdoor ritual walk, with a watchful crowd on the left, though the person at centre is only a person candidate based on the cues of ceremonial gold necklaces, garland and distinctive clothing.2016-06-03A group walks across a suspension bridge with orange-painted towers and a mesh railing, under a pale evening sky. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a tilak on his forehead, rudraksha malas and a bracelet, carries a tall silver-tipped staff. Behind him a man in an orange-yellow dhoti walks beside a woman in a red-orange saree. A man in rust-red robes wears a gold necklace, a tilak and a rudraksha mala, and a younger man in orange garments and rudraksha beads carries a cloth bag. Other people stand farther back on the bridge. Several people are visible, and the scene is a walking procession or temple visit.2016-06-03