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A photograph of a temple corridor with carved stone pillars and a golden shrine visible in the background. Several saffron-robed men walk forward in a group, most bare-chested or with saffron shawls, wearing gold necklaces and rudraksha malas. The central figure in the middle wears a saffron cloth with a gold waistband and a decorative headpiece, and a large gold pendant around his neck, with a tall orange-and-white garland arrangement at the upper right. Behind them, white-clad devotees and onlookers, including women in saris and men in white shirts, move along the passage.

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May 07 20122012-05-07A photograph of a temple corridor at night with devotees walking in procession. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange dress with a gold-yellow sash, a wide gold-and-red headband, and a large gold pendant on a beaded necklace presses his palms together. Around him are shaved-headed men in orange robes with beaded malas, one holding a small object, and men and women in white dhotis and sarees. Behind them, a crowd stands in a stone-pillared hall with garlands hanging nearby.2012-05-07A procession of men walks through a long temple corridor lined with ornately carved stone pillars and hanging colourful decorative banners, under a row of illuminated lamps. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a white flower garland and a gold pendant, with a gold-bordered orange shawl draped over his shoulder. Around him walk other men in saffron robes with gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, some bare-chested, along with men in white dhotis and onlookers in white and checked shirts.2012-05-07Photograph inside a stone temple corridor at night, with carved pillars and a glowing lamp-lit hall beyond. Several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas walk in a line through the aisle; the front figure in orange wears a garland and carries a small object. Behind them a crowd of onlookers in white dhotis, sarees and salwar kameez watches, and a woman at right wears a white sari with a border and gold jewellery. Colourful flower garlands hang on a pillar at right, and a tall golden ceremonial structure stands in the background. Tiled floor and bamboo scaffolding visible at left.2012-05-07Night photo of a procession walking through a temple entrance with tall carved stone pillars and an illuminated shrine or chariot visible in the background. In the centre, a man in deep orange-red robes wears a gold ceremonial necklace, a small crown-like headpiece and a rudraksha-style mala, walking with an attendant beside him. Flanking him, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls wear large gold or beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, and one carries an object in his hand. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts, some with white malas, and women in saffron shawls follow.2012-05-07Photograph of a procession moving through a crowded temple corridor at night, lit by hanging lamps and flanked by iron grilles and stone carvings. A central figure in the middle wears an orange-and-gold dhoti and shawl, a long gold pendant necklace and a white flower garland across his head. Around him, several men in saffron-orange robes with gold chains walk and smile, one holding a small object in his hand. Men in white dhotis and a woman in a green sari stand among the crowd, and devotees in the background look on. Painted deity figures are visible on the upper walls. The central figure shows distinctive ceremonial adornments, but his appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role as a ceremonially garlanded participant.2012-05-07May 07 20122012-05-07A group of saffron-robed sannyasis walks barefoot through a long temple corridor lined with carved stone pillars, painted deity panels and a dim row of hanging lights. The central man in the middle wears a deep orange robe with gold borders, a gold chain pendant, and a garland on his head, smiling as he walks. Beside and behind him, other monks in orange robes wear rudraksha and beaded malas, and one at left presses his palms together in greeting. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk among them, and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at the far left. Stone sculptures and painted deity images line the walls.2012-05-07May 10 20122012-05-10A photograph of a procession through a crowded temple corridor at night, lit by shop lights and temple lamps. Several men in saffron-orange robes with gold-bordered cloth and garlands walk in front, one holding a white flower garland with a yellow ribbon. Behind them, men in white dhotis carry a brass vessel and ritual objects. An older man in the centre wears a crown-like headband, rudraksha mala and gold pendant, with orange shawl. Onlookers, a child in yellow and women in saris line the walkway, with ornate temple pillars and stalls behind.2012-05-10A photograph of a group of saffron-robed men walking through a long, pillared temple corridor, with ornate colourful painted ceilings in the background. The central figure, wearing a golden floral headband and a rudraksha mala with golden beads and a gold pendant, gestures with his hands while speaking. Beside him, a bald man in orange cloth with a gold necklace points ahead. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and other devotees follow. Several people in the foreground and background are visible.2012-05-07A photograph inside a temple corridor with stone pillars and a colourful painted ceiling. A group of men walks through a crowded passage. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a flower garland on his head, rust-red robes, a gold chain and a pendant, and smiles as he walks. Around him, men in orange saffron robes wear gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, and one bald man carries a rudraksha mala. On the left, a young man in white kurta and white dhoti wears a rudraksha mala.2012-05-07