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A crowded processional scene inside a stone temple passageway. In the foreground, a woman in a black patterned sari plays a long wooden nadaswaram-style pipe, and a woman in a white sari with a red blouse and a red bindi plays another. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti and shirt with a tilak blows a conch-style horn, and a man in white with a yellow sacred thread plays a pipe. Behind them, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style garland and folded hands walks among devotees in white and saffron. A gopuram-style gateway with colourful deity figures stands in the distance, and a motorbike is parked at the left edge.

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August 02 20082008-08-02A large crowd processes through a stone-walled temple lane toward a gopuram-style gateway. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl wears a rudraksha mala and tilak; another man in white stands at left. Several musicians play wind instruments, including a nadaswaram-type horn, a long brass horn and a flute, while women in orange and white saris and a woman in a black dress join the group. A ceremonial deity murti or palanquin with a canopy moves ahead of the procession. A uniformed guard stands behind a metal barrier, and motorcycles are parked along the wall.2008-08-02Outdoor procession leaving a stone temple gateway at dusk, carved stone pillars and niches on both sides and an open doorway with a hanging lamp. In the foreground, a young man in white dhoti and shirt plays a long pipe with tassels, and a woman in a white floral sari with red blouse plays a similar pipe beside a woman in a black dotted dress. Another man in white plays a brass horn. Behind them, devotees in saffron-orange robes and orange shawls walk in the crowd; a figure in orange with a red-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style garland stands with hands folded in namaskar near the centre. Several men in white dhotis wear orange shawls. No figure here shows clear distinguishing cues for a specific identification, so the figure in orange is described by role only.2008-08-02A procession leaves a stone temple gateway at dusk, with carved stone pillars and figures on both sides and a hanging lamp overhead. In the front row, men in white dhotis and shirts play long brass horns, one wearing a red tilak on his forehead and garlands of yellow and orange flowers hanging from the instruments. Behind them, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a long orange garland walks at the centre, flanked by devotees in white with orange shawls. A woman in a white saree with green leaf print plays a horn, and another woman in a dark patterned sari plays beside her. A small ornate umbrella or standard is visible in the background. Several dozen people follow in the crowd.2008-08-02August 02 20082008-08-02A procession of devotees leaves a stone temple gateway, led by musicians playing long brass horns and a drum. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk in the group, and a woman in an orange robe holds her hands in anjali. Other participants wear white and a woman in a white sari carries a horn. Carved stone pillars and niches line the entrance, with a small shrine visible beyond the doorway. A drummer in a teal shirt plays a drum in the foreground. The scene shows a temple procession with wind musicians and devotees.2008-08-02August 02 20082008-08-02A crowd of devotees in a stone colonnaded temple corridor follows a procession, many in white dhotis and shirts with saffron-orange shawls. Several men and women play long wind instruments, including nadaswaram-style pipes and a horn, with brass ornaments hanging from them. A man in front in a white shirt with a red and white forehead mark and a bead necklace looks toward the camera. Above the crowd a small ornate saffron-and-green canopy or ratha banner rises, and a domed structure appears in the background. Several people wear orange garlands and vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance in this view.2008-08-02August 02 20082008-08-02A procession moves through a stone temple corridor with tall pillars and carved walls, crowds visible behind. In front, a young man in white dhoti and shirt with a tilak plays a long brass horn (nadaswaram-style wind instrument). Beside him, a musician in white plays a horn with a bell, and a woman in a white and black patterned sari plays a wind instrument. A uniformed official in khaki with a green cap walks alongside. At lower right, a man in white with an orange shawl, rudraksha mala and ID badge gestures forward, holding a water bottle. Orange shawls and white clothing dominate the group.2008-08-02A procession leaves a large carved stone temple gateway, its walls covered in sculpted figures. At centre, a long-haired figure in orange robes and a heavy gold necklace walks forward, a Swamiji (probable) by long swept hair, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace cues. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls walk in procession, and a golden-yellow ceremonial standard with red emblem is carried above. In the foreground, two musicians in white play long wooden flutes, one with red tilak on the forehead. Distant lamps glow inside the gate.2008-08-02August 02 20082008-08-02