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Outdoor procession at a temple-like venue with flower petals falling. On the left, a large decorated deity murti with garlands of yellow, white and red roses, wearing a crown and jewelled ornaments, seated on a pink cloth. In the centre, several devotees in orange and rust-coloured robes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A man in an orange dhoti and turban, with a flower garland, holds a small framed image. On the right, a sadhu in orange robes with a leopard-print headband raises his hands in greeting. A colourful fringed canopy overhead and palm trees in the background complete the scene.

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Outdoor photo of a procession at a temple-like setting with palm trees behind. A bare-chested sadhu in saffron-orange cloth and a leopard-print headwrap, holding a silver bell and an incense burner, stands beside a large ornate deity murti wrapped in red and gold garlands. A multicoloured parasol with tassels is held above. Several women in orange saris stand with hands pressed together in prayer. A man in orange turban and garlands stands behind, and a few other devotees in orange and white watch. Marigold and rose garlands drape the murti and a golden cloth lies at its base.2018-12-22 +1 copiesA photo of a temple procession outdoors. In the foreground, a devotee seen from behind wears an orange saffron cloth, rudraksha beads on the neck and arms, and a leopard-print headband with a bun. A large deity murti on the left is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and sits on a golden cloth. In the center, a man in an orange turban and orange robe holds a framed picture garlanded with pink and red flowers, carried under a multicoloured fringed parasol. Women in orange saris stand with hands folded in prayer at right. The setting is a temple courtyard with palm trees and a green tree behind.2018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22January 11 20172017-01-11A photograph of a central figure in a dark maroon garment with a black turban and layered gold necklaces, red and white flower garlands and a large rudraksha mala, standing with hands folded at the chest and eyes closed. Behind him, attendants in saffron and orange robes hold a decorated fan and a tall silver staff, and a man in white dhoti with a silver staff stands at the right. Several saffron-robed people and onlookers fill the background under a pale sky. Probable Swamiji is shown in the central role, wearing a turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha malas.2016-07-19Outdoor procession at a temple-like setting with palm trees. On the left, a decorated deity murti with a silver-studded, ornate arch is garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers. In the centre, a bare-chested man with dreadlocks, a leopard-print headband, orange cloth and rudraksha beads holds a flaming lamp or camphor aarti plate toward the image. Women in orange saris stand behind, hands folded in prayer. Right of centre, a large cutout portrait on a stand, wearing orange robes and a garland, is carried in the procession beneath a colourful fringed umbrella. Devotees crowd the background.2018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesDecember 31 20172017-12-31 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesNight procession at an outdoor temple-style ground. In the foreground a man with a maroon turban, rust-brown dhoti-style garment, pink-and-white flower garland and gold armlets walks forward with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him, a crowd of devotees in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis stands with hands folded in anjali. A man in white holds a small brass lamp, and a yellow-and-red parasol appears at upper left. On the right, a decorated ratha or palanquin is heaped with orange marigold garlands, yellow flower strings and purple blossoms, with deity murti figures visible among them. Flower petals are scattered on the ground and colourful striped mats lie underfoot.2017-11-11A photograph of an outdoor procession with a large deity murti carried on a wooden palanquin, decorated with a dense garland of red, orange, yellow, white and purple flowers and a tall ornate fringed canopy in multicoloured strands. Several bare-chested men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas bear the poles on their shoulders, one in white dhoti with a yellow shawl among them. On the right, a bald man in orange robes and beaded necklaces holds a tray of fruit and sweets toward the carriers, while women in orange saris stand with hands folded in namaste. Dry grass, eucalyptus trees and a brick wall form the background.2017-01-11December 03 20162016-12-03