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Outdoor photograph of a crowded footbridge with a chain-link railing and overhead cable fittings, at dusk. A man with long dark hair and a red-brown robe, wearing a large marigold garland, stands at the centre facing a man in a white shirt and light blue shirt, with a woman in a pink-and-gold sari beside him. Around them are monks in orange and saffron robes, some with rudraksha malas, a bald monk in red-orange, men in white dhotis, and many onlookers in mixed clothing.

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June 03 20162016-06-03A procession crosses a suspension bridge with red railings and steel cables, with hillside houses behind. At centre a man in a deep red-maroon garment wears a long gold-and-bead necklace, a garland of white flowers and a gold ornament at his chest, and a sandalwood tilak with vibhuti on his forehead, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting. Around him devotees in saffron and orange robes, white dhotis and rudraksha malas walk along, including a woman in a gold-bordered orange sari and a man in white with a bare chest on the right.2016-06-03A dusk procession crosses a footbridge toward a tall red-pink bridge tower with a blue sign. In the centre, a bare-chested man with a white flower garland and red and yellow marks on his forehead walks in front of a crowd. Around him, sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and shaved heads walk alongside women in red, pink and orange saris and men in white and blue shirts. A few people in white dhotis and striped shirts stand at the edges, and a small blue signboard and a tarpaulin appear in the background.2016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03A procession crosses a suspension footbridge over a river at dusk, with a hillside of houses behind. At centre, a man with long dark hair, a garland of white and orange flowers, rudraksha beads and a dark brown-red robe walks forward; he appears to be the a person, shown by his long hair, ceremonial garland and beaded adornments, though this is uncertain. Around him, devotees in saffron and orange robes, orange sarees and red cloth walk along, some carrying flowers. A woman on the left balances a basket on her head, and a man in white stands on a bridge tower at right. Railings of red and white steel and taut cables frame the scene.2016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03A crowded covered walkway by a river with a blue-and-yellow metal roof and wire mesh fencing. A man in a rust-red garment with a white-and-gold garland and tilaka on his forehead stands at the centre, being greeted by devotees. Around him, women wear red, pink, yellow and purple saris, and men wear white dhotis and saffron-toned shawls; one bare-chested priest holds a rudraksha mala. Devotees reach out to touch him. Houses and a temple spire are visible across the water, and a camera lens sits at the right edge.2016-06-03A procession crosses a red suspension bridge with cables rising on both sides, hillside houses and trees behind. At centre, a man in a rust-red dhoti and wrap wears a large white flower garland, layered gold necklaces, gold armbands and a tilak on his forehead; he is smiling and walking forward. Around him, followers in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas, and women in red and orange saris walk in the group. On the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a tilak holds a tall silver staff and rudraksha mala. The scene appears to be an outdoor ritual walk, with a watchful crowd on the left, though the person at centre is only a person candidate based on the cues of ceremonial gold necklaces, garland and distinctive clothing.2016-06-03A large crowd walks across a narrow footbridge with metal railings and mesh sides at dusk. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and a large white flower garland stands out, flanked by other monastics in orange and maroon robes and white shawls. A man in a light blue shirt walks among them. Women in colourful saris and salwar kameez, children and men in casual shirts and jeans fill the bridge. Signboards and buildings line the background, and the setting appears to be a temple-visit procession.2016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03June 03 20162016-06-03 +1 copies