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A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks through a covered entrance with a lattice-patterned wall. Several men wear orange dhotis and shawls with gold borders, rudraksha malas and gold pendant necklaces. The central figure, a bare-chested sannyasi, wears a headband and a long necklace with a gold pendant, and is accompanied by attendants in white kurtas. A man on the right in white holds a bundle of white flowers, and a video camera is visible at upper right. Several men in white and orange surround the group.

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A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks through a covered arcade with a video camera operator and cameraman at left. A tall young man in an orange dhoti and gold chain leads, followed by an elderly, bare-chested sannyasi with a rudraksha mala, gold pendant and vibhuti on the forehead, and a shaved-headed monk with gold ornaments. Men in white dhotis and shirts accompany them, one holding the hand of a white-clad companion. Tridents and a staff are visible; a lattice screen and yellow walls frame the scene.2012-05-18A photograph of a procession inside a pillared hall with a brick lattice window. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged dhoti, wearing long rudraksha malas, a gold pendant, a white cross-marked tilak and a red-and-white headband, walks while smiling and holding the arm of an elderly man in saffron robes with a teal-green shawl, white jasmine garlands and red flowers. Around them, saffron-clad sannyasis, one holding a metal kalasha-like vessel, and men in white dhotis and shirts crowd the procession. A cameraman films on the right. The central figure's appearance and orange-robed rudraksha-mala presentation give a person cue, presented as a procession participant.2012-05-18May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesA procession inside a temple corridor with a stone-paved floor and carved pillars. In the centre, a man with a white flower garland and gold necklace in saffron clothing walks beside an elderly bald man with a bare upper body, a gold-trimmed saffron cloth, a gold chain and rudraksha mala, who holds hands with him. Bald men in saffron with gold-bordered cloths and gold necklaces walk nearby, and men in white dhotis surround them. A woman in a teal and gold sari carries a white bag. A decorated canopy with orange drapes stands in the background.2012-06-05A photograph in a temple corridor with yellow walls and colourful painted panels. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-and-white headband, rudraksha mala beads and white ash marks on his face and arms, wearing an orange cloth, walks at centre and looks toward his left; a bare-chested older man beside him wears a gold ornamental necklace, rudraksha beads and a red headband. Several men in orange cloths and white dhotis, some bare-chested, surround them, and a man in the background raises a camera. Swamiji (probable) appears in the centre with his cues of long hair, rudraksha malas and orange robes, as a visiting sannyasi in a procession-like walk.2012-05-29 +1 copiesNight procession in a temple corridor with tall stone pillars. Four men in saffron and orange robes walk forward, several wearing jasmine and red-flower garlands and rudraksha malas, with white tilak and forehead marks. The central man in a rust-brown robe with gold-trimmed waistband wears a heavy gold necklace and a long garland, and holds a folded cloth. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts follow behind, and a crowd fills the background, which fits a festival ur-kal procession.2012-06-05May 18 20122012-05-18 +1 copiesMay 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path beside a terracotta-red compound wall, with trees overhead and white parasol-style canopies above. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and hands folded walks between two attendants. On the left, a man in a red turban and red-brown garment with a large ornate gold-and-beaded necklace walks forward. Men in white dhotis, orange and yellow shawls and saffron cloths surround them, and one man on the right holds a long wooden staff. Many people fill the background, with a crowd moving behind the group.2015-01-13Night procession outside a temple: two sannyasis in rust-brown and saffron-gold robes wearing long white-and-red flower garlands and heavy gold necklaces walk at the centre. The taller man in the middle, bare-chested shoulders under a rust-brown shawl with a crown-like headpiece, is wearing a large gold garland; beside him an older man with a shaved head and white vertical tilak walks in a rust-brown dhoti with a rudraksha mala. Behind them a man in a white shirt holds a tall staff, and a man in saffron robes stands at the right edge. Surrounding devotees in white shirts, saffron cloths and dark-red saris line the procession, with a decorated ceremonial umbrella visible at the top left and bright temple lights overhead.2012-06-05May 18 20122012-05-18 +1 copiesA photograph of four men walking barefoot across a tiled temple corridor in orange saffron robes, with gold-bordered cloth draped over their shoulders. The man second from left has long swept-back dark hair, a vertical tilak on his forehead, layered rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace, and he is looking upward. Two shaved-headed men walk beside him in orange, one with white ash markings on his arms and a mala, and the man on the far right has white hair, a white headband, and several beaded malas. Behind them a crowd of men and boys in white dhotis and shirts stands in the background, and a dark wooden cabinet is visible on the right.2012-05-22