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Outdoor photo on a stone-paved walkway beside a temple gopuram tower carved with white sculptural figures, with a tall stone wall at right and a large tree at left. A man in orange saffron robes with a gold-toned necklace and garland walks barefoot in front with palms pressed together in greeting, a person by appearance: long swept-back dark hair and ornate saffron clothing, shown walking rather than seated. Around him are several men in white dhotis with gold borders, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas, one carrying a large floral garland and an orange cloth, plus a man in a white shirt and brown trousers carrying a bucket, and women in red and maroon saris behind.

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September 09 20112011-09-09A photograph of a procession walking barefoot on a paved stone path beside a tall white gopuram temple tower and a long brick wall. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap, orange garment and a multi-strand orange-and-white flower garland, smiling and clasping hands. Around them, men in white dhotis with gold borders and shawls walk, some with sandalwood tilak on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. One man at right carries a garland of white flowers, another an orange cloth, and a man in a white shirt and brown trousers walks at left beside a woman in a red sari carrying a black bucket. Several other devotees in white and red saris follow in the background under a tree.2011-09-09A photograph of a group walking barefoot along a stone-paved path beside a high brick wall, with a tall, intricately carved gopuram tower of a temple rising behind a tree at left. In the centre, a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold border and a gold-bead garland, and holds his hands together. Around him are devotees in white dhotis with gold borders, one carrying a bundle of orange cloth and another holding a floral garland of white and red flowers. A man in a white shirt and brown trousers walks at far left, and a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala walks at the right edge. Procession or temple visit.2011-09-09A photograph of a group walking barefoot along a stone-paved path beside a stone temple wall, with a large carved gopuram tower rising behind a tree at left. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap and dhoti, a long garland of orange and white flowers around his neck, and holds his hands together in greeting while smiling and talking with a companion. Around him, several men in white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies walk, one holding a flower garland and an orange cloth, others with rudraksha malas and forehead marks. A man in a white shirt and brown trousers carries a black bucket, and women in red and maroon saris walk at left.2011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09September 09 20112011-09-09Outdoor photograph of a procession walking barefoot along a stone-paved temple path toward a gopuram tower. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe, orange shawl, a yellow-and-orange garland and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace walks in the middle, with a turban-like orange headwrap. Around him, men in white shirts and white dhotis wear beaded necklaces and orange shawls, and some hold hands in a line. A woman in a white sari walks at the left edge. A pink temple wall with carved stone figures stands behind the group.2006-09-24Outdoor photograph of a crowd moving across a stone-paved courtyard in front of a large gopuram temple tower and a colonnaded temple wall with palm trees behind. At centre, a long-haired man with a white tilak on his forehead wears a saffron-orange shawl and dhoti, a gold-beaded garland, and a mala, and walks barefoot with hands raised. Beside him, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a gold necklace gestures. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing rudraksha malas, press close; a woman in white at left holds her hands together in namaskar. A canopied palanquin with floral decorations stands in the background.2011-12-20A procession walks along a stone-paved path between pink temple walls toward a tall gopuram under a grey overcast sky. In the centre, a man with long dark hair, an orange turban and a long orange robe, wearing a yellow and orange floral garland, walks forward with a green-and-white bag over his shoulder. Around him, many men in white dhotis and white shirts, most wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, walk alongside, some in orange shawls, and a few women in white saris follow. A small statue-like shrine and ornate carved pillars stand at right.2006-09-24Photograph of a procession walking along a paved path beside a long sandstone temple wall, with a white gopuram tower rising behind green trees. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a garland of orange and white flowers around his neck, walking barefoot. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders walk barefoot; one carries a bundle wrapped in orange cloth and another carries a long garland of red and white flowers. On the right, a bearded man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks alongside them. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers also walk in the group, with women in saris visible behind. The scene suggests a temple visit procession.2011-09-09August 21 20062006-08-21A photograph outdoors before a tall, white, heavily sculpted temple gopuram with green leaves overhanging the left edge. A central figure with long dark hair, a white forehead marking and a sleeveless saffron-orange robe wrapped around the body, with a heavy gold bead garland, walks forward smiling with one hand extended. Behind him, men in white dhotis and white shirts with rudraksha malas and yellow shawls walk along a dirt path. At right, a man with glasses and a white tilak wears an orange robe with a gold garland. Swamiji (probable): the central figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robe, gold garland and rudraksha-style neck adornment, matching the page's description of an event featuring him.