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A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a narrow concrete path through dry scrub and bare trees under a hazy sky. In the centre, a figure in a deep maroon-red robe wears a thick orange-yellow marigold garland and walks barefoot, with a sannyasi in orange on each side. Several men in orange shawls and orange-gold dhotis carry tall white staffs or poles. Litter lies along the edge of the path and a low concrete kerb borders the right side. The scene looks like a walking procession or pilgrimage in a hilly area. Identity is not established from appearance: the figure in the centre shows only a garland and robe, so there is no distinctive cue for a person.

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A procession on a paved path lined with green shrubs and trees. Four saffron-robed men walk barefoot in a line. The man on the far left holds a tall gold trident, wearing a saffron garment with maroon borders and a beaded garland. In the centre, a long-haired man in an orange robe with a gold-edged hem wears a thick white and red flower garland, a layered rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and his hands are clasped in front of him. To his right, a shaved-headed man in orange holds a gold staff with a carved top and wears a flower garland. On the far right, a young man in orange holds a small object at his chest and wears a white flower garland. The scene reads as a devotional procession during a temple celebration.2008-12-28August 05 20092009-08-05A photograph of a procession on a dirt path flanked by bare trees and a stone wall. A group of saffron-robed sannyasis walks toward the camera. Several hold tall trident-topped staffs (trishula). A central figure in a maroon-brown robe wears a large marigold garland and walks with his hands at his sides; a second man on the right in orange shawl and dhoti holds a trident. One man on the left raises his hand in a wave. Smoke rises in the background beside a small building with steps.2014-01-13Outdoor procession on a paved path lined with trees and shrubs. A central figure in an orange robe with a white head wrap and a long white flower garland walks barefoot with head bowed. Behind him, two attendants in orange robes carry tall golden staffs, one topped with a trident. On the left, a young man in cream ceremonial dress holds a colourful umbrella with tassels over the procession. A further attendant in orange stands at the right edge. The scene resembles a ceremonial walk. a person's presence is not stated on this page; the central figure's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2008-12-29A photograph of a narrow dirt footpath winding through dense green scrub and trees. Three figures walk single file in orange-saffron robes. The figure at the front, on the right, has long dark hair, a saffron garment and a dark rudraksha mala around the neck, and carries a long wooden staff. Two more robed figures in orange and reddish-brown follow behind on the path, one partly hidden by foliage. Sunlight filters through the leaves onto the sandy trail.2008-01-03A barefoot procession walks along a paved rural road lined with green trees, with a decorated palanquin or ratha topped with a golden canopy visible in the background. Several devotees in matching rust-orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas lead the group; a shaved-headed man in front-centre gestures with his hands, and women in orange saris walk alongside. The scene looks like a ritual procession with the decorated vehicle at the rear.2013-11-15November 15 20132013-11-15December 07 20072007-12-07Outdoor procession on a street beneath a large leafy tree, with a utility pole and a roadside shop at left. Several men in saffron and orange robes walk together. The man in front wears a tall headdress of flowers and white plumes, marked with a trident-topped staff, and holds a long pole. Behind him, others in orange hold a shawl, and two men at left wear yellow garments with white dhotis. At far right, a smiling man in a bright orange robe wears a dark rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, with tripundra marks on his forehead. The setting suggests a temple procession, though no printed text is visible.2009-07-13January 13 20142014-01-13A photograph of a group of devotees walking barefoot along a dusty dirt road beside overgrown scrubland and a palm tree. They wear matching saffron-orange robes with orange-and-gold borders and wrap rudraksha malas around their necks and shoulders. The men are shaved-headed, with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Two women in orange saris with rudraksha malas walk at the right edge, and a man on the left holds a phone. The scene suggests a procession or pilgrimage walk.2013-11-15July 07 20092009-07-07