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A photograph of a procession on an ashram pathway at dusk. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in plain white clothes and a rudraksha mala holds a tall silver staff with a ornate top. Around him, several men in white dhotis and mala necklaces walk, one holds a gold trident and another a silver trident. A red-roofed building, orange marigolds and a red pedestal stand behind them.

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August 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesOutdoor procession scene on a dirt path beside a white building and green-roofed structure, with a tree behind. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand together: the central man has a shaved head, white-and-red forehead markings, a multi-strand beaded necklace with a gold pendant, and a red shawl; the man on the right wears an orange robe with a pinkish-orange shawl; two men on the left wear orange robes with dark red borders, one with glasses. A tall gold trident and a gold staff topped with a bird finial are held nearby by a person in white. Several boys in white shirts and dark trousers stand in the background, and a colourful festival chariot or procession float is visible behind the group.2008-12-24A procession outdoors under trees and a white canopy. A man in front, wearing thick-rimmed glasses, white tiruchurna-style dhoti and a white upper cloth edged with gold, rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, holds a silver staff topped with a golden rooster emblem. Around him, several men in white robes with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand in line, some holding silver staffs; one at right smiles with a red bindi and tripundra marks, and a woman in white with a red bindi stands at the far right edge. Several sadhus carry the staffs in a ceremonial procession, with no clearly identifiable a person among the visible people.2016-12-23August 09 20152015-08-09April 30 20132013-04-30A procession on a dry open ground. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a gold necklace, walking under a multicoloured tasselled canopy held on a long pole. Surrounding him are men in white dhotis and white kurtas with orange shawls; one at the left holds a gold-topped staff, and one at the right holds a gold trident. A man in a red shirt and orange shawl stands among them. Other people and tents are visible in the background.2007-12-23Night procession in a courtyard with orange-walled buildings and a tree at right. A central man in a maroon-brown robe, a long brown rudraksha-style mala, a gold ornate pendant and a pink-and-white flower garland holds a silver ceremonial staff with a decorative finial; his long dark hair is swept back and he wears a white forehead mark and a full beard. Flanking him, a man in white dhoti with brown beaded necklace and a second man in saffron-orange cloth hold tall silver-tipped staffs, and a bare-chested attendant in orange dhoti raises a gold pole. Spectators stand in the background and at lower left. Details suggest a ritual procession, possibly for a Thaipusam-related event.2017-02-09June 19 20142014-06-19Outdoor photograph of a religious procession at dusk beside a corrugated-roof building and a red curtain hung with marigold strands. In the left foreground a young man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and red flower garland and holds his hands loosely at his sides. Beside him a man in white dhoti and orange shawl raises one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a tall golden trident. Another man in an orange shawl walks behind them. Several people in white clothing stand and move in the background, and a decorated umbrella is visible at the right edge. Marigold petals lie on the ground.2007-12-29Outdoor procession during a festival. A long-haired man in saffron-orange cloth wears a white and red flower garland, a heavy gold bead necklace, a gold headband with a red centre stone, and a red bindi. He smiles while walking forward. Behind him, men in white kurtas with orange shawls walk, some with tilak marks. A tall silver staff with a trident-topped finial and a trident on a metal frame appear in the background, with trees and dry grass beyond.2007-12-27Outdoor procession on a paved path under palm trees on a sunny day. In the centre, a monastic in orange robes and a rudraksha mala carries a large silver trident-topped staff. Beside him, a monk in saffron holds a tall golden staff with a decorative top. Women in white saris with bangles and beaded necklaces, and others in maroon and gold shawls, walk alongside. A golden ceremonial emblem and a red-and-gold decorated object appear at the right edge. The scene is a ceremonial walk.2014-08-20 +1 copiesAugust 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copies