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Night procession on a paved road with a single street lamp above. Two saffron-clad sannyasis walk in front: the figure on the left, bare-chested and bald-headed with a white forehead band, wears orange cloth with gold border, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, and gestures with his raised right hand; the figure on the right, wearing an orange-red robe with gold border, a beaded red mala, a gold chain and a red headband, touches his head with one hand. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts and other devotees in orange follow barefoot.

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May 21 20122012-05-21Night photograph of two saffron-robed sannyasis walking along a paved road, with a crowd behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti with gold border, a rudraksha mala and a gold ornament, a sandalwood-tilak-marked bare chest, and a beaded headband, and smiles while walking barefoot. The figure on the right wears an orange-red shawl and dhoti with gold trim, several layered beaded necklaces, a red pendant, and a beaded headband, and raises one hand in blessing while speaking. Behind them a man in white clothes wears glasses, and other people in white and orange move along the road under a distant street light.2012-05-21May 21 20122012-05-21Night photograph of a temple procession walking along a brick-paved corridor lit dimly. Two men in front wear saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders and head bands of red beads; the man on the right has long dark hair, rudraksha-style red beaded malas, a gold-edged orange shawl, and a red bindi, while the elder on the left is bare-chested with white ash markings and a large gold pendant. Behind them, saffron-clad devotees and white-clad men follow, one holding a green and gold ceremonial fan. Hanging cords and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2012-05-21Night outdoor procession on a dirt road with several people walking toward the camera. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a striped border, a rudraksha mala and a beaded ceremonial necklace walks beside an elderly man in orange robes, a white headband and wrapped rudraksha malas, who is smiling and gesturing with one hand. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shirt walks, a uniformed police officer stands at left, and a bare-chested man in orange robes at right holds a folded white cloth. a person is visible, presence uncertain.2012-05-21Two sannyasi walk side by side through a dim stone temple corridor with a brick floor, surrounded by onlookers in white dhotis and shirts. The man on the left wears saffron-orange robes with gold borders, a red-and-white bead mala, a crystal pendant, and a white-and-red forehead marking; he smiles. The elderly man on the right, bald with a white headband and rudraksha bead garland, wears saffron robes with gold trim and a large gold-toned necklace, and is bare-chested. Both are barefoot. Behind them, a boy in a khaki shirt and blue trousers and other devotees watch the procession.2012-05-22 +1 copiesMay 21 20122012-05-21A nighttime photograph of a procession walking along a dirt path under a street lamp. In the centre, a man in saffron robes with a red-and-gold sash, a crown-like headband, a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace raises his right hand in blessing. To his left, an elderly bare-chested man with white ash markings and a headband wears saffron cloth and a beaded mala. To the right, a man in saffron dhoti and shawl holds a folded white cloth and a small saffron bag. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts and a uniformed officer walk with the group. Roughly ten to twelve people are visible.2012-05-21July 24 20122012-07-24Night procession on a town street lit by warm street lamps and shop lights. Five monastic men in saffron-orange robes with gold borders walk together, most wearing rudraksha malas and gold pendants. The man second from left has long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark, a gold pendant and bangles and appears to be the central figure; the a person (his cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and saffron clothing), but the face and build are not clearly confirmed. Behind them, white-clad devotees and a woman in a red sari follow in the procession.2012-05-20May 21 20122012-05-21 +1 copiesPhotograph of several men walking through a dim temple corridor at night, in procession. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered orange shawl, a red-beaded headband, a long rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace walks with his eyes lowered. Beside him on the left, an older man with a white sacred-ash marking on his bare chest and arms wears a red headband, orange cloth and a rudraksha mala. To the right, a man in orange cloth and a pendant necklace walks alongside. Behind them, men in white clothes and white shirts and dhotis follow, one holding a small bottle-like vessel.2012-05-21