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A street procession in a temple town. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a long orange shawl and a heavy gold-beaded garland walks forward with a serene gaze, flanked by two monastic men in saffron robes, one holding an orange cloth and the other wearing rudraksha malas. Several men in white and pink shirts and dark trousers walk alongside, and a woman with a red garland is behind them. Ornate temple gopurams and shop fronts line the brick-paved street in bright sunlight.

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September 11 20122012-09-11 +1 copiesMay 18 20122012-05-18September 11 20122012-09-11 +1 copiesOutdoor street photograph of a group walking along a paved sidewalk in front of an ornate gopuram-style temple tower with painted sculpted figures. A central young man in an orange-saffron robe with a white flower garland around his neck and a gold-colored chain walks with a bare-chested monastic beside him wearing orange robes, rudraksha beads and a folded orange shawl. Another monk in orange robes and rudraksha mala walks to the right. Behind them are men in white shirts and dark trousers, one wearing a pink shirt, and a uniformed police officer in khaki on the right. A sunny day with a tree, a red mesh fence and shops with signboards in the background.2012-09-11A procession in a temple courtyard. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis walk barefoot, some with bare chests and rudraksha malas, some wearing white flower garlands. A figure at centre wears a saffron garment and a headband, with a pink-and-white garland, and a red fringed parasol with a long pole is raised above the group. Men in white dhotis and uniformed police stand behind, with a concrete wall in the background.2012-05-30A photograph of a procession on a paved temple-side path near a tall gopuram tower. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a green leaf garland and a gold-coloured bead necklace, with a red forehead mark, and smiles as he walks. Beside him, an older bearded man in a saffron shawl and a white cloth walks. Another man in an orange shawl and white dhoti stands at right, and a man with a large floral garland is at the far right. Several men in white shirts, one wearing a pink rosette, and an older man in a light green shirt are in the crowd behind. A corrugated shelter and kolam designs on the ground are visible. Probable Swamiji (the centre figure, long hair, orange robe, green garland and beaded necklace), shown in person.2006-12-04Outdoor photograph of a walking procession on a stone-paved path shaded by a large leafy tree. At centre, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl wears a long gold-toned necklace, rudraksha mala, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, and is smiling while walking. Around him, several men and women in orange and saffron robes wear rudraksha malas; one holds a garland of red and white flowers, and a bald man at right in orange robes holds a small object. A woman in a blue sari walks among them, and an older man in white dhoti stands at left. A temple gopuram appears in the background. Roughly a dozen people are visible.2012-09-12September 12 20122012-09-12May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a procession on a paved temple path before a grey wall. In the centre, a bare-chested man with a pink flower garland, rudraksha mala and ornate necklace walks between saffron-robed attendants. Behind him a red canopy is held on a long pole. Men in white dhotis and orange cloths follow, and a man in a red vest on the right carries a flaming torch and a metal pot. Several other people in white and orange clothing walk through the crowd.2012-05-30Outdoor photograph of a group walking barefoot along a stone-paved path past a temple gateway with carved stone walls and a stack of red bricks. Beside him an older bald man with white forehead marks, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and a saffron-orange dhoti with yellow borders walks with his hand raised. Around them, saffron-clad attendants and men and women in white dhotis and sarees follow, one man holding a small copper vessel.2012-05-22May 18 20122012-05-18