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A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis descends a stone staircase beside a red-and-white painted wall and an ornate iron gate. In the foreground a man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi wears a large red-and-white flower garland, a gold chain, a saffron shawl and gold-banded saffron cloth, walking with downcast eyes. Behind him shaven-headed men in saffron with white forehead bands and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces carry a silver ceremonial staff topped with a kalasha-like finial and a trident. Others follow in saffron robes and a red bag is held by one man. Trees and orange-robed figures are visible through the gate. Overlaid text credits a person and

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April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24A procession of saffron-robed sannyasis walks through a red-and-white painted temple passage. In the foreground a man with long swept-back dark hair, a red-and-gold shawl over a rust-coloured robe, wears a thick garland of red and gold flowers and a gold necklace, with a red bindi and bangles, looking downward as he walks. Behind him white-clad priests with white sacred threads and bare-chested devotees with white forehead markings follow, one carrying a silver trident and another a white parasol-like ceremonial item. Several women in saffron saris stand behind the wrought-iron gate, and a cameraman in purple stands on the stairs. Possibly a temple procession.2013-04-24January 13 20152015-01-13January 01 20122012-01-01May 24 20132013-05-24A photograph of a procession inside a temple-like hall with grey carved stone pillars and an open-sided red-walled building under a corrugated roof. In the centre a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold bead necklace, and a gold armlet; he walks at the front with his head turned. A shaved-headed man beside him in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala carries a small bag. Behind them several saffron-robed monks, some with shaved heads and white tripundra markings, follow; one carries a long silver trident-topped staff. A brass oil lamp stands at left beside a shrine with marigold garlands.2013-03-10Photograph of a temple staircase with red and white painted walls and yellow scroll motifs on the railing. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a red and gold flower garland, layered gold necklaces and gold armbands, stands at the foot of the steps with a red flower in hand. Behind him, a shaved-headed attendant in saffron robes and a gold necklace holds a ceremonial item. On the stairs, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a gold border and a wooden pole stands beside the railing. Swamiji (probable): the man in the center has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklaces and a floral garland.2012-01-01Outdoor photo of a procession on a paved area beside a brick wall and dirt ground. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a tilak on his forehead stands centre, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland, a dark rudraksha mala, multiple gold ceremonial necklaces, a leopard-print wrap over saffron-orange cloth, and gold bangles. Around him, men in saffron-orange dhotis with gold borders and white-marked foreheads walk; one at left carries a long staff and another, at right, holds a silver tray with offerings. A white-clad man stands at far left with a rudraksha mala. Trees and a pale sky lie behind.2013-03-10February 17 20152015-02-17A procession walks along a red carpet under a large open-sided shelter with a corrugated roof and hanging decorations. A central figure with long dark hair wears a rust-orange dhoti with gold borders, a heavy gold necklace, and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala across the chest; he smiles and walks barefoot. Around him, shaven-headed men in orange and rust-coloured robes carry a tall golden staff with a decorated orange-and-red pennant and ceremonial staffs. Men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk at the sides, one carrying a brass ritual vessel. An elderly bearded figure in orange stands behind. a person by appearance: the long swept-back hair, gold necklace, garland and rudraksha mala suggest the central procession figure.2015-01-04