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Photograph of a temple procession entrance at the Bengaluru Aadheenam during the Dwajarohanam celebration. A bald man in an orange robe stands with palms pressed together at left, beside a man in white and others in white and dark clothing. On the right, drummers in orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas play large hand drums, a dark-haired figure among them. Behind them stand many people in saffron and colourful saris. An ornate golden arch with lion and makara motifs frames the entrance, with hanging green leaves, colourful banners, and a yellow carpet path leading inward. A decorated elephant appears at far left. A kolam is drawn on the ground.

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Photo 11724112A temple procession on a red carpet in front of a shrine with a red curtain and deity murtis. A man in an orange-brown dhoti with a gold necklace, rudraksha mala and gold armlets stands center with hands folded in anjali, smiling. Beside him a young man in orange holds a brass plate of offerings with green leaves. Boys in red and orange garments play long curved brass horns (ceremonial horns), and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a white forehead band beats a large drum. Palm trees and foliage stand behind.2013-07-17Outdoor temple courtyard at a festival, with a golden ornate arch framed by carved lions and a yellow carpet runner leading inward. On the left, a bald man in saffron robes stands with palms pressed together beside a man in white and others in white clothing, all with hands folded. On the right, a row of young men in orange-saffron dhotis and garlands and rudraksha-style beads play large drums, one striking a drum with a stick. Women in colourful saris stand behind the arch, and strings of green leaves, hanging flags and a decorated elephant-like structure appear at the edges.2018-12-22Outdoor ashram courtyard with a patterned floor of red-and-white kolam designs and striped rugs laid along the path. Coconut palms and a corrugated roof shelter the open hall. A line of young people in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stands on both sides, several with hands pressed in anjali. Drummers in orange clothes play large drums, and a man in orange carries a decorated pot or offering basket on his shoulder while walking through a gateway. A man on the left wears a white dhoti with gold border, gold necklaces and a sacred thread, with hands folded. A woman in a white sari holds a small plate. A large decorated umbrella with red and colourful tassels stands at the top right, with a green tractor behind. The scene looks like a temple-style procession and welcome.2017-10-01December 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesJuly 17 20132013-07-17September 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesMay 13 20152015-05-13August 05 20142014-08-05A courtyard procession under a corrugated roof at an ashram, with many devotees in saffron and orange robes and others in white dhotis and saris. A young man in orange with a red and orange rudraksha mala holds a white drum, and a man in white with gold-bordered cloth and beads stands beside him. Orange and red decorated umbrellas and kolam patterns are on the paved ground, with a banner of a world map nearby. Several dozen people are visible in the scene.2016-01-15December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesA photo inside a large hall with cream floor tiles and orange carpet runners, showing an orange-clad procession of young drummers and attendants. In the foreground, a bare-chested boy with rudraksha malas and forehead markings plays a large orange-covered drum, while another boy beside him plays a silver drum. Behind them, a row of attendants in saffron and orange robes walks along a path lined with gold stanchions, some holding offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands with palms pressed together in greeting, and other people in white and mixed clothing stand nearby. Framed photographs and posters hang on the wall behind.2017-11-17