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A procession of saffron-robed sadhus and priests walks along a dirt path in bright morning light. In the centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti and kurta wears a red-and-pink flower garland and a maroon turban, holding hands with an elderly man in an orange robe, a yellow and red garland, and an orange turban. Around them, bare-chested men in pink, yellow and purple dhotis wear rudraksha malas and white ash markings, some carrying a long staff with a saffron banner. A trident stands on a pole in the background beside a tent structure and a pink building.

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A procession of robed men walks along a dusty path in warm, low sunlight. In the centre, a man in a maroon turban and maroon-brown robe wears a long garland of pink and blue flowers and a rudraksha mala, and smiles as he walks. Beside him, an elderly man in a saffron-orange robe and a maroon turban with a white-and-gold cloth wears a yellow and pink flower garland and holds hands with the central figure. Around them, priests with bare upper bodies, white and yellow body markings, rudraksha malas and pink or yellow dhotis follow, and a white-bearded elder in a purple dhoti stands at the right. Tall ceremonial staffs and a canopy tent appear in the background.2015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12Outdoor procession on a dusty path in bright sunlight, with several robed men walking together. At left, a man in a white dhoti with gold borders and a red-brown rudraksha mala stands with a black bag over his shoulder. Beside him, bare-chested men wear yellow and blue-striped cloth. In the centre, a man in a maroon robe and maroon turban wears a long pink and white garland with blue accents and a red flower pendant, and holds hands with an older man in a saffron-orange robe garlanded with pink, yellow and white flowers and carrying a tall decorated headpiece. At right, an older bearded man, bare-chested, wears layered rudraksha beads, a gold pendant and a purple and gold dhoti. Several other saffron-clad figures and an orange-and-gold canopy edge the frame.2015-01-12A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a dirt path beside a red-walled building and bamboo. In the centre, a bearded man in an orange robe and orange turban wears a yellow and white garland and a rudraksha mala, with a gold necklace and a bare upper torso. Beside him, a man in a red-brown dhoti wears a pink and blue garland. Behind them, men in pink and orange dhotis and rudraksha malas walk barefoot, and a man in white dhoti with a golden staff leads near the left edge. Several people in white shirts and orange clothes follow in the background.2015-01-12January 12 20152015-01-12July 03 20122012-07-03January 12 20152015-01-12Outdoor procession on a paved path with a crowd behind. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk barefoot, many with white sacred ash marks on foreheads and arms, gold-bordered orange cloths, and layered rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Centre, a man in an orange-red dhoti and gold-embellished shawl with a gold garland holds hands with a bare-chested devotee in a saffron dhoti and gold chain. Behind them, men and women in white dhotis, saris and shirts walk or stand, with a tree and building in the background. a person not confidently identifiable by appearance.2012-06-05January 12 20152015-01-12Outdoor procession of several men in saffron and orange-red sannyasi cloth, with white and yellow tilak marks on their foreheads. The man in the centre wears a floral headband, white and orange garlands, and a rudraksha mala, smiling as he walks. On the left, a shaved-headed man wears a rudraksha mala and a white and red garland. On the right, a bearded man with long swept-back grey hair wears a rudraksha mala, a pink flower garland, a red shawl and a gold bangle, holding a folded red cloth. Behind them, white-clad devotees and onlookers fill the frame near a temple-like building with a pale wall and a metal railing.2012-05-24 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20152015-01-12May 24 20122012-05-24