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Outdoor procession on a dirt path beneath trees. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls walk in a group. In the centre, an older man with a shaved head, wearing a teal-green shawl, garland of white flowers and rudraksha-style beads, walks with his hands together near his chest. A man beside him in an orange garment and bead mala raises one fist. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside, and a decorated orange-and-red canopy or ratha-style element appears at right. The scene reads as a ritual walking procession.

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May 18 20122012-05-18 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path beneath trees. An older man in the centre wears an orange dhoti and a teal-green shawl with a gold necklace, a flower garland and a crown-like headband with red tilak, holding a bunch of yellow flowers. Around him, men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas walk alongside men in white shirts and white dhotis; one man at right wears a green-striped lungi. A bare-chested devotee in orange cloth stands at far right, and a decorated ceremonial umbrella or standard appears at upper right. a person cues are absent since the central figure's hair is not visible and he is not clearly distinguishable, so identity remains uncertain.2012-05-18May 18 20122012-05-18May 18 20122012-05-18September 26 20112011-09-26September 26 20112011-09-26May 18 20122012-05-18A barefoot procession of saffron-robed men walks along a paved path beside a tree, with a temple gopuram visible behind. In the centre, a figure with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and a multi-strand rudraksha and bead necklace wears an orange dhoti with gold borders and a wide woven belt. Beside them, a shaved-headed sannyasi in an orange-and-gold wrap, rudraksha mala and gold pendant, with a yellow umbrella held above. Uniformed police officers in khaki stand at the edges, and white-clad attendants and devotees follow behind.2012-07-24Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with trees, a parked white van and a large pink billboard behind. A long-haired figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a bright marigold garland walks at the centre, flanked by saffron-robed sannyasis barefoot with shaved heads. Behind them men in white dhotis and shirts, some with shawls, follow, and a man in a white shirt walks in front. Yellow and white vestments and a small shrine-like tray are visible near the centre. A Swamiji (probable) candidate at the centre is identified by long swept-back hair, an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial garland, in the role of the one being escorted in procession.2011-09-26May 18 20122012-05-18 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path under large shade trees. In the foreground, a man with short dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead wears a rust-orange wrap with broad gold borders and a long orange-beaded garland; a rust-coloured cloth is draped over his shoulder. Behind him, a white-bearded elder in saffron-orange robes walks barefoot, followed by several men and women in rust and maroon garments with gold borders, some carrying staffs and rudraksha malas. A woven mat runs along the path, and ceremonial umbrellas with decorative fringes hang from the branches. Ritual objects are visible near the right edge.2013-11-05Outdoor photo of a procession walking up a narrow stone path through green trees and bushes, with a large boulder beside the track. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala, a long white and orange flower garland, and sandals, and appears to be the honoured leader; the figure is an appearance-based a person in the foreground procession. A man in the left foreground wears white ritual clothes, an orange shawl, a bead necklace and a tilak on the forehead. A man in the right foreground, in white with an orange shawl and gold bracelet, walks with his eyes downcast. Behind them, many devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls follow up the path.2008-08-02