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A photograph of a group of men outdoors on sandy ground under a open-sided pavilion with palm trees behind. Six men stand in a line holding long poles that carry bright red-orange flags, each flag showing a dark blue crescent-and-circle emblem. The man on the far left wears a beige kurta and white dhoti, and the second man wears a white t-shirt and dark trousers with a lanyard. The central men wear plain white kurtas and white dhotis and are barefoot. Orange and yellow tassel decorations hang from the pavilion roof, with a small coloured kolam drawn on the ground at right and a stone pillar at left. Several onlookers stand in the background.

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A photograph of a group of men standing barefoot on a dirt courtyard, holding red flags with a dark blue emblem. In the centre a man in white clothes raises a red flag high on a pole, while beside him a man in a white T-shirt and dark trousers holds another flag. Men in white dhotis and kurtas stand nearby, and a barefoot man in a white dhoti with a sash stands at the left edge. Behind them are a red-roofed structure, palm trees, a canopy with saffron tassels and a small pillar decorated with garlands. Several more people stand in the background at right. The scene looks like a ceremonial flag-raising procession at an ashram.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and a tall copper-coloured ceremonial pole. A bare-footed man in a saffron-orange robe and orange shawl walks in the centre, hands folded, flanked by people in white kurtas and white trousers wearing white and multicoloured flower garlands. Several young men and women raise bright orange flags printed with a black circular emblem. Behind them stands a white-roofed temple structure and a stone sculpture.2009-06-01Outdoor photo of a flag procession at a temple-like compound with palm trees behind. Many people carry orange flags bearing a blue emblem, and several carry ornate golden-and-red banners. Near the centre, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a dark vest holds an orange flag, and a man in a maroon-patterned shirt and white clothes stands beside him. Women in white and pink saris, and a woman in a maroon top, clap or look on. On the right, a red-and-white striped wall rises beside a netted structure. A dressed devotee in white robes walks in the foreground, and a man in white with a flag stands at the front of the group.2010-12-20January 01 20122012-01-01A procession of devotees in white and cream clothing carries long poles with large saffron-orange flags bearing dark blue circular emblems across a dusty courtyard. Several men in white shirts and light trousers and a man in a white dhoti walk in line, some holding the flagpoles upright. Behind them stands a whitewashed building with red decorative painted borders and swirl motifs, and a few onlookers in white and cream clothes stand near the right side. Marigold plants line the foreground.2009-06-29Outdoor photo of a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers dancing on a dirt road in front of an orange brick wall. Many raise bright orange-red flags with a dark blue emblem and silver trishul staffs topped with small bells. A man in the centre wears long dark hair and a white shirt and sings with an open mouth, while others around him pump their fists and sway. A woman with dark hair in a white top is seen from behind at the lower right, and a white tote bag with a printed portrait is slung over one man's shoulder. Palm trees stand in the background.2010-12-22Outdoor ashram gathering at dusk under coconut palms in an open courtyard with a red-orange carpet. Many devotees stand in a crowd, most in white and pastel clothes, several holding red-orange flags with a black emblem on poles. A man in white on the right raises an arm toward the group. Statues stand at the right edge and a white signboard with printed text is behind the crowd. Women in teal and cream, a man in a grey jacket, and a woman in white with a grey hooded top are prominent in front.2010-12-22A photograph of a dirt road lined on both sides by devotees holding tall orange flags with a blue emblem on wooden poles. On the left, a row of people in white clothing stand facing the road, including a woman with light hair in white garments and others in white dhotis and saris. On the right, men in white dhotis and white shirts hold the flags upright, with a rudraksha-style mala visible on one man. In the centre distance, a procession continues down the road toward a parked vehicle draped in teal fabric. A low building with a blue-roofed structure and trees sits beyond, under a hazy morning sky. The scene reads as a flag-hoisting procession at an ashram-style event.2008-12-23Outdoor photo of a group of men and youths standing barefoot on a raised stone platform beside a path, many holding long poles with orange saffron flags bearing a blue emblem. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or white kurtas; one man in front wears a white kurta with a rudraksha-style mala and a man at right holds a long wooden pole with a wrapped waist cloth. Others wear light shirts and jeans or grey shirts. Rows of sandals lie on the ground below. Behind them stand a grey stone deity murti and carved stone figures among palm trees and plants.2012-01-01A photograph of a dirt road lined with coconut palms in morning sunlight. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand in a line holding orange-red flags on poles, facing the road. A single figure in white walks on the left, and a person in an orange-saffron robe walks near the centre-left, followed by camera operators. Spectators in colourful clothes watch from the right beside a white wall and foliage.2012-01-01December 22 20102010-12-22