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A procession moves through a doorway of a whitewashed hall decorated with green leaf garlands and orange marigold strings. Four people in saffron-orange robes lead, carrying brass and silver vessels and trays; the central figure has long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, the others wear beaded necklaces. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl carries a silver pot with greenery on a tray. Red and multicoloured umbrellas are held above them, and people in white clothing stand at the sides. Orange and gold hanging decorations frame the entrance.

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A photograph of a procession entering a doorway under colourful festoon decorations and yellow, red and green canopy cloth. In the foreground, a bald man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace carries a brass vessel with green leaves and offerings. Beside him, a figure in an orange-red robe holds a large red fringed umbrella over a person with long dark wavy hair who has palms pressed together. A bearded man in white with a yellow shawl holds a long staff. A woman in a grey jacket and white dhoti stands to the side, and a man in a lavender dhoti and shawl stands at right with palms joined. A small ornate kalasha-like object and a brass lamp stand near the entrance.2009-09-29Saffron-robed monks walk through a covered temple entrance during a welcoming procession. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl holds a decorated orange and red banner pole. Behind them, multicoloured parasols with tasselled edges are carried by attendants in white and yellow. The central figure wears an orange robe, hands folded at his chest, and walks barefoot beside a bald monk in orange who also has hands pressed together. A tall palm tree and a temple spire appear in the background.2009-10-15FEB-2007-01September 29 20092009-09-29A photograph taken through a dark doorway framing a procession of men in saffron-orange robes walking along a dirt path outdoors. At the centre, a long-haired man in orange robes walks beneath a large ornate parasol with fringed edges and red trim. Behind him, another man in orange holds a second parasol, and two smaller orange-and-red decorated umbrellas flank the group. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk among the robed participants, and one carries a ceremonial item on a tray. The scene is a ritual procession in an ashram setting with trees and open sky behind.2006-10-21 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A procession moves through a open-sided covered hall. At centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a white and orange flower garland, walking barefoot and carrying a rudraksha mala; he is flanked by ornate parasols with red fringe and colourful canopies. Around him, men and women in white ritual clothes walk with brass trays of fruit and flowers, and one man on the right wears a maroon-and-gold shawl and holds a decorated silver bowl with flowers. A young boy in a checked shirt walks in the foreground. Orange and white flag bunting hangs in the background and palm trees are visible through the open side. This appears to be a ceremonial procession of devotees.2006-12-29Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a concrete block wall and banana leaves. A central man in orange robes wears a long multicolour flower garland and walks barefoot between several saffron-clad sannyasis carrying tall golden-handled ceremonial umbrellas in green, yellow and red with tassels. A trident-like staff appears among the marchers. Behind them a woman in a white sari with an orange border carries a brass tray of yellow flowers, and men in white dhotis with yellow shoulder cloths walk alongside. Several people watch from the sides. This is a ceremonial procession.2009-12-23January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 25 20082008-12-25