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A photograph inside a temple corridor with a red-carpeted walkway between metal railings. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a beaded red-and-white rudraksha-style mala, and orange bangles. A red-and-gold umbrella with tassels stands above him. To his left, a woman in a red sari and a white-haired older woman in white stand near colourful hanging banners with floral and bird motifs. Devotees in orange and white clothing stand in the background near the bright doorway. A visible person in the centre is wearing distinctive adornments and saffron clothing consistent with a person, walking in procession.

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A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a white tilak, a red bindi, an orange-saffron shawl with gold border, a red-beaded rudraksha mala with a large ornate pendant, and gold-and-red armbands, walks along a railing under a large red ceremonial umbrella with fringed tassels. a person is the candidate for this figure, shown in procession; the surrounding people wear orange and red garments. Behind him a man in white dhoti and shawl holds the umbrella, while women in orange and red saris walk in the background.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22A photograph of a procession inside an ashram hall with orange-painted walls and colourful woven hangings. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair and a white-and-red forehead mark wears an orange saffron wrap, a heavy gold necklace and gold armbands, and walks forward holding his hands at his waist. Behind him, several men in matching orange robes carry tall silver-topped staffs, and a figure in the right foreground holds a silver vessel with a red flower garland. A woman in black with her palms pressed together stands at the left beside a metal railing. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, shown with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and orange saffron clothing, leading the procession.2011-12-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a procession walking down a red-carpeted lane lined with steel railings. A man with long dark hair and a red tilak wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red-and-white flower garland, and a gold-and-red bead necklace, holding a long staff and smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him walks a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and upper cloth with a gold border and rudraksha mala, also in namaste. Devotees line both sides in white and orange clothes, many with hands folded. Behind them stands a decorated canopy with tassels, paper-leaf bunting and colourful cloth hangings in a temple-like setting.2012-01-01April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in an orange-red saffron garment with a red dot on his forehead, wearing a heavy gold necklace of large beads and a gold armlet shaped like a cobra. He walks forward with a long dark hairstyle, while behind him an attendant in white dhoti with a gold border holds a red-and-multicolour ceremonial umbrella with tassels. Another man in white with a gold-bordered dhoti and gold chain stands at right beside a small table with offerings and a lamp against an orange wall. A wall behind holds framed black-and-white photographs. The scene suggests a temple procession with attendants.2010-12-28A procession moves along a red carpet through a temple hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold ornaments walks with his hands joined, his long swept-back hair visible. Behind him, a man in white dhoti holds a large red, yellow and multicoloured umbrella with tassels over the procession. Several men in white dhotis and shawls with gold-yellow sashes and beaded necklaces follow, some carrying items, with a wooden box and a table along the right side. Framed photographs and a printed notice hang on the wall behind.2010-12-28May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesMarch 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a procession walking down a red carpet through an orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. A man in a white kurta holds a tall gold pole with a yellow and red embroidered banner at the left edge. At the centre, a figure in an orange-red robe with a gold-beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style garland walks barefoot under a multicoloured canopy umbrella, with long hair swept back. Behind him, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls follow, along with women in cream and beige saris. Striped ceremonial poles stand along the walls, and a framed photograph hangs on the right wall.2010-12-28A photograph of a procession walking down a red carpet inside a decorated hall. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead wears an orange saffron shawl and dhoti edged with gold, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, and an ornate gold armband; he smiles and walks forward with a bare-footed stride. Behind him a younger man in matching orange robes and gold-bordered cloth carries a silver vessel with flowers and a garland. Other attendants in white dhotis with sacred ash markings walk behind, and a golden staff with a tall finial stands at left. Overhead are palm-leaf decorations, marigold garlands, and colourful tasselled fabric, with spectators at the right edge. Elaborate garlands and ceremonial objects suggest a temple or festival procession.2011-03-02A photograph of a procession under a corrugated metal roof, with a central figure walking barefoot on a concrete floor between metal railings. The central man wears an orange robe with gold trim and a long garland of white, yellow, red and green flowers, with a gold necklace and a red and white tilak on his forehead; he smiles and raises his hand in greeting. Beside him, a figure in an orange robe with a maroon border and a flower garland walks under a multicoloured red, yellow and blue umbrella with tassels. Devotees line both sides with palms pressed together in anjali, including a woman in a yellow sari with gold border and women in red and white saris. Green paper decorations hang from the roof beams.2009-12-23