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A procession walks along a red-brown dirt path lined with white and red painted kerbs and green shrubs, beneath a large tree with orange and red flags strung overhead. In front, a man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a garland of orange flowers around his neck and rudraksha malas, carries a ceremonial staff. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas walk barefoot, several holding long golden-topped staffs, while men in white dhotis and white kurtas follow. A blue draped curtain and a white shelter stand to the left, and a water tank rises on a tower in the background.

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A photograph of a procession on a dirt-and-concrete path beside a whitewashed building with a corrugated roof and a water tank on a tower. A group of about ten men in saffron-orange robes walk along the path, several wearing garlands, one with an orange turban at centre. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts walk among them or stand at the side. Along the right, a green hedge is edged with red-and-white kerbs, and a line of orange flags hangs from a rope strung through the trees. A red-and-white painted wall and a blue cloth hanging appear at the left. Trees and a cloudy sky fill the background. The scene suggests a ritual procession at an ashram.2008-07-17A photograph of a procession walking along a dirt-and-paved path lined with green shrubs and a string of orange triangular flags overhead. At the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland and an orange turban-style head covering walks barefoot, carried or flanked by attendants; a long trident-like staff and a tall ceremonial staff are raised in the group. Around him are men in orange robes with rudraksha-style bead garlands and women in white saris with orange shawls. A man in white kurta walks on the right, and a man in orange runs in the foreground. A white-roofed building and a water tank stand at left under a tree.2008-07-17A procession on a paved path at an ashram, with trees and a water tank behind. Saffron-robed sannyasis walk barefoot in a line; the central figure wears a saffron shawl, a large white and orange garland, a rudraksha mala and a yellow-and-saffron turban. A figure in front holds a tall golden staff topped with a trident, and another holds a long golden rod. Several men in white kurtas stand at the sides, and a row of small orange and white flags hangs on a fence to the right. An appearance-based candidate for a person is visible: the turban-wearing central figure has a garland, ceremonial beads and a shawl, though the cues are not strong enough to confirm identity.2008-07-17A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a paved path beside a red-and-white barricade at a temple. At the front, a figure in orange holds a long golden staff topped with a trident-like finial and a multicoloured canopy umbrella is raised above a central figure with a white flower garland, who wears an orange robe. Other orange-clad men carry staffs and a figure in white dhoti carries a brass kalasha pot on the right. A red curtain hangs at the temple entrance on the left, with green trees and a water tank beyond. Ceremonial procession at a temple, with the umbrella and pot indicating a ritual procession.2008-12-25December 27 20082008-12-27A procession of men in saffron-orange robes walks along a paved path beside a small temple with red curtains. In the foreground a man on the right, with a white tripundra mark on his forehead and a red bindi, carries a silver vessel of flowers and marigolds, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Behind him, a man in the centre holds a golden trident, and another man further back carries a tall golden staff. A man in the middle wears a long white flower garland and a gold-bordered orange cloth, with a crown-like headpiece. Behind them, a water tank, a white building, a striped umbrella and green trees are visible. Several other saffron-clad devotees and a young boy in white follow.2008-12-27Photograph of a walkway beside a small white temple with red-and-white striped railing, a water tank on a metal stand, and green trees behind. A shaven-headed sannyasi in orange robes stands barefoot with hands folded at his chest while a woman in orange sari gently touches his head. Other monks in orange and saffron robes walk along the path, and a man in white with a yellow shawl walks in the background. A partially visible bearded figure in orange robes stands at the right edge.2009-10-15Photograph of a group of saffron-robed monastics walking along a concrete courtyard path beside a whitewashed building with red-and-white striped plinth, a metal water tank and a bell on a frame, and clothes drying on a line. In front, a barefoot man in an orange shawl and orange dhoti walks with a bare chest; behind him a man in orange robes with a scarf walks, followed by other orange-clad figures and a person in white. Green shrubs and trees fill the background, and a potted plant stands at the left. Several people walk in procession. Whether the bare-chested figure in front is a person cannot be determined from appearance, so no identity is asserted.2009-08-17Outdoor temple procession on a paved path lined with red-and-white striped barriers. Saffron-robed sannyasis walk in a line; at the front a shaved-headed man in orange dhoti and orange shawl carries a gold staff. Behind, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a white flower garland. A large ceremonial umbrella with red, yellow and blue panels and fringe is held aloft over the group, topped by a golden trident-like finial. A man in white dhoti and shirt carries a brass pot with flowers on a tray at right. Men in white dhotis and yellow-scarved devotees follow along a red cloth-draped temple wall at left, with trees and a water tank behind.2008-12-25December 24 20082008-12-24A procession walks along a paved path beside a red-and-white gate with Tamil or Sanskrit-style lettering. In the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes, with a golden headband, a long flower garland with purple-and-white ribbon and rudraksha-style beads, walks barefoot while holding a long golden staff. Around him, several men in saffron robes carry tridents, a silver trident-topped staff and golden staffs, and a man in white dhoti and yellow shawl walks behind. Green trees and shrubs line the path, and a water tank and fence are visible in the background.2009-12-25A procession walks along a paved path past a red iron gate and a small white building topped with trident motifs. A man in an orange kurta with a rudraksha mala leads the way beside a bearded sannyasi in orange robes. The central figure, with long swept-back dark hair, wears an orange robe, a white-and-red flower garland, a leopard-print shawl and a beaded mala, and has a person appearance, with these cues shown on the person walking in the middle of the group. Behind them, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls carry staffs, and a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella is held overhead. Dense green trees and a trimmed hedge line the right side.2010-02-12