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Outdoor temple-path procession under a large shade tree on a stone-paved walkway. A central figure in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl wears a long gold-bead necklace and gold armbands, with long dark hair and a forehead mark; he walks ahead of a white-clad attendant holding a long ceremonial staff topped with a bird-like finial. To the right, a shaved-headed monk in orange cloth with rudraksha malas carries a small object, and a white-robed devotee walks beside him. A man in a grey shirt and a man in white dhoti with a yellow flower garland walk in the foreground, with more people behind under the trees.

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Photo of a temple procession outside a stone temple gateway with carved pillars and sculpted figures. At centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron cloth, a thick orange-and-gold flower garland, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and carries a white staff with a red tip. Around him, several men in white dhotis with gold borders, some with rudraksha malas, walk along; one shaved-headed man in front holds a white staff and another wears dark-rimmed glasses. A man in a grey shirt stands at the left edge. The central figure has distinctive long hair, ornate gold and saffron attire, and is walked with by attendants, so the appearance is a probable match for a person in a temple visit context.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08Outdoor photograph of a group walking along a stone-paved temple courtyard beside a long colonnaded pink-and-grey temple wall with a gopuram visible above. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a large gold-coloured garland of beads and a rudraksha mala, and gold bangles; he appears to be smiling. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a staff. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, one holding a bundle of yellow flowers and another carrying a long white staff with a gold border; a man in pink shirt and dark trousers walks behind. On the right, a cameraman films with a handheld camera. A green tree stands at left. Text in the image reads a and the source2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08A crowd of men walks along a paved outdoor path in bright daylight, many in white dhotis and shirts. At centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl and dhoti, a heavy ornate gold necklace and a garland of beads, with bangles on his wrists, and holds a small white object. Behind him a bald man in an orange robe wears a rudraksha mala. A man at the right wears a dark rudraksha mala over a white shirt. Others in pink, blue and orange clothing surround them, with a stone wall and steps behind.2011-12-08A photograph of a group walking across a stone-paved temple courtyard in bright daylight. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a ceremonial gold-and-beaded garland and a rudraksha-style mala; he smiles and walks barefoot. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe and a thin orange shawl carries a ceremonial staff. Around them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and white shirts walk, one carrying a long pole or staff. A man in a pink shirt and dark trousers, and a shaved-headed man in white, appear at right. A temple gopuram tower rises in the background beside a decorated pavilion with red and green bunting and a thatched roof, and a stone pillar with carvings stands at right. Approximately ten people are visible.2011-12-08Outdoor photo of a procession walking barefoot along a stone-paved temple path past a gopuram and a chain-link fence with greenery. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a large orange-and-yellow marigold garland, and a rudraksha mala; a purple shawl is draped over his shoulder. Beside him, an older bearded man in orange robes holds a decorated staff with orange cloth. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts walk, and a bare-chested man with white ash markings and a red-and-purple cloth around his waist walks at right. Some attendants carry the group's movement forward.2009-08-11Outdoor procession on a dirt road with many people walking barefoot, most in white dhotis and kurtas. Two central figures in saffron-orange robes walk side by side: the one on the left wears a rudraksha mala and a saffron wrap with a patterned hem, and the one in the centre has long swept-back dark hair, a saffron garment, a heavy ornate gold-and-beaded necklace, and gold bangles, holding a small white object. Swamiji (probable) appears as the centre figure given the distinctive long hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing. Other devotees in white and cream, one man on the right wearing a rudraksha mala and cream dhoti with gold border. Trees, a blue truck and lamp posts in the background.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08A photograph of a group walking out of a temple doorway, with orange garlands and marigold strands hanging from the entrance arch. In the centre, a bare-chested man in an orange dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and a rudraksha mala walks with his hands folded in front of his chest. Beside him, a man in an orange-clad dhoti with a long orange-and-yellow flower garland and a gold ceremonial necklace walks barefoot, with long swept-back hair. On the right, a man in white clothes folds his hands in greeting, and an older man in a grey shirt walks ahead on the left. A younger bare-chested man in orange stands at the far left wearing a red bead necklace. A uniformed guard stands at the left edge, and women in red and orange saris stand at the right. Several other devotees are visible in the background.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08