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A photograph of a crowded temple procession moving along a stone-pillared colonnade. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk in the foreground, including a shaved-headed monk on the right in orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a bald monk in the centre-left wearing orange with a rudraksha mala. Surrounding them are men in white shirts and dhotis, a man in a khaki shirt, women in saris, and onlookers standing along the red-and-white painted barrier and behind the pillars. No distinctive crown, long hair or ceremonial gold cues establish any particular individual, so the monks are described by role only. Visible people are counted in the scene; the exact crowd size is not established.

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Outdoor photograph of a crowded temple procession moving along a stone-paved courtyard beside a long colonnade of carved stone pillars with a red-and-white barrier. In the foreground, several men in white shirts and dhotis walk alongside saffron-clad sannyasis. A shaved-headed man in saffron robes and rudraksha beads leads, another in orange with a headband and beaded necklaces walks beside him, and a woman in saffron sari and beads follows. Other devotees in white and colourful saris line the colonnade, and a man in white dhoti walks barefoot in the middle. The swami figures are not clearly identifiable by appearance, so no identification is made.2012-05-31May 31 20122012-05-31A temple corridor with rows of tall stone pillars and fluorescent lights, where a crowd walks through the middle. In the centre, a bare-footed sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hair and a gold-bead necklace and rudraksha mala leads, holding a small book in one hand. Beside him, a younger saffron-clad man with long hair and a crown-like headpiece walks with a rudraksha necklace. An older bald man in orange follows barefoot. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis, some wearing yellow and red ribbon badges, move through the crowd. A carved gilded panel hangs on the far wall, and a small blue sign hangs on a pillar.2009-01-15Outdoor photo of a procession walking along a stone-pillared colonnade in front of a tall gopuram temple tower, with a pale pink and grey stone wall. At centre, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wears a long multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and green blossoms, and a dark chest garland of white and red flowers; he has long dark hair and a bindi. Around him, saffron-clad sannyasis wearing rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces walk barefoot, and several men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with rudraksha malas and forehead marks, walk alongside. A woman in a yellow sari stands at the right edge. Overcast sky, street lamp pole and trees in the background.2012-08-17A group walks barefoot along a stone-pillared colonnade of an old temple corridor. In the centre, a bearded man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala walks at the front, with a younger man in orange robes and a large ceremonial gold necklace beside him; the page indicates the visit is to Thiruvanaikaval Temple. Several men wear white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a white sari walks behind, and an older man in a blue striped shirt and grey trousers stands at right holding a garland of red and white flowers. Carved pillars and a stone wall with a small blue logo at top left frame the scene.2009-08-01Photograph of a group walking across a stone-paved courtyard past a colonnaded temple hall with plain pillars and a stepped platform behind them. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in a pink-and-white dhoti walks at left. Four men in saffron-orange robes walk in procession; the central figure in front has long swept-back dark hair, a beard and glasses, and wears a saffron robe with a rudraksha-style mala, while behind him another saffron-robed man has shoulder-length hair and carries a phone. A man in white shirt and white dhoti walks at right, and other men in white shirts follow. A loudspeaker is mounted on a pillar at upper right.2009-08-01A photograph of a crowd walking through a stone temple colonnade with carved pillars and a dark doorway opening onto a distant courtyard. In the centre, a man in an orange turban and saffron robe, wearing a long garland of yellow and white flowers and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, walks with palms pressed together in greeting. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, a woman in a blue sari with yellow blouse, and a bare-chested man in orange dhoti and bead mala move through the procession. Loudspeakers are mounted on the pillars. The visible people number more than twenty.2006-09-24September 12 20122012-09-12October 12 20122012-10-12 +1 copiesA dense crowd moves through a long pillared temple corridor. In the centre, a man with long dark hair in an orange robe and orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. Around him, men in orange and saffron shawls and white dhotis press forward. In the foreground, a man in white with a white vibhuti band and red kumkum mark on his forehead walks, and a man in white holds a long black ceremonial horn-like instrument. A decorated golden palanquin or umbrella-style canopy with red and gold ornaments is visible above the crowd at the far end of the corridor. Large grey stone pillars line the hall.2008-08-02January 12 20072007-01-12July 13 20092009-07-13