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A procession passes through a stone gateway with carved Balinese-style spires at a seaside temple at dusk. In the centre, a robed figure in white leads, carrying a long pole topped by a large red and yellow umbrella held above a group. Several people in white and red-and-orange garments walk behind, and a man in white stands at the right gate beside a stone basin with flowers. A few seated people in red at left and onlookers in the background complete the scene under a pale evening sky with the ocean visible beyond.

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A photograph at a seaside temple with black stone steps and carved guardian figures, with the sea and palm trees behind. A man in a red-and-orange saffron robe with a gold necklace and a long garland walks forward, smiling, while another man holds a red umbrella with colourful tassels over him. A third man in white clothing and a rudraksha mala holds a silver trident staff. Several onlookers stand along the steps and in the background, a red-and-orange flag is visible, and a sign-free crowd gathers near the water.2013-12-02Outdoor procession on a stone path by the sea at a temple complex in Bali, with a thatched pavilion and carved stone structures in the background. Leading the group is a large multicoloured parasol with red, yellow and green panels and fringe, held above a man in an orange-saffron dhoti with a shawl, carrying a long staff. Around him walk devotees in white kurtas and white dhotis, many wearing beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, some holding staffs and a small pot or offering. A woman in a red-brown sari with a mala and a man in a white outfit and garland walk nearby, while visitors in casual clothes and a woman in a pale green dress watch from the side. Palm trees and greenery frame the scene.2013-12-02December 02 20132013-12-02A procession crosses a paved stone courtyard at a Balinese temple, with a dark stone tower and carved black stone shrine with dragon-like sculpted scrolls in the background. In front, a man in a saffron-orange cloth with a gold-toned neckband and a dark bead mala walks barefoot, leading the group. Behind him, a shaved-headed man in orange and gold dhoti-style cloth walks beside another in orange, and a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and shoulder bag walks to the left. A multicoloured parasol with fringed tassels is held overhead, and a ritual attendant in white stands near a yellow-draped offering table. Several devotees in orange and red garments are partly visible at the left edge. Coconut-shaped offerings and small ritual items sit on the table.2013-12-02A procession on a paved stone courtyard at a Balinese temple, with a tall carved stone tower and dark carved dragon-like balustrade behind. A tall ceremonial parasol with red, yellow, green and blue panels and gold finial is held over a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered dhoti and a rudraksha mala. Beside him a long-haired person in red-orange robes walks carefully. Women in white garments and red-orange saris follow, one carrying a round woven fan, and more white-clad attendants and ceremonial items appear behind, with a yellow umbrella visible further back. Lush tropical trees and thatched pavilions frame the scene.2013-12-02Outdoor procession at a Balinese-style temple courtyard with a dark stone carved balustrade in dragon-like motifs and a tall tiered stone shrine. A man in white dhoti and shirt with rudraksha-style beads walks at left. Two saffron-robed men carry a multicoloured parasol with red, yellow and green panels and fringed tassels; the central figure wears a saffron dhoti, bare chest and beaded mala, while the one behind him has a shaved head and orange cloth. Behind them, people in white attire stand near yellow-draped offering tables with trays and flowers. Stone-paved ground, trees and traditional roofs fill the background.2013-12-02Outdoor photograph at sunset beside the sea, with a rocky island temple silhouetted in the background. A man in a red-orange garment holds a long pole that supports a red and orange ceremonial umbrella with tasselled fringe. Beside him a bald man in orange-red wrap and beaded mala stands near the umbrella bearer, and a second man in white kurta with a long swept-back hair and beaded mala looks off to the side. A woman in a purple top stands at the right edge at the seaside railing. Green shrubs line the foreground. The umbrella and procession-style attendance suggest a ceremonial outing, though no specific ritual is shown.2013-12-02A procession of devotees walks along a wet paved path through a garden toward a stone temple gate with tall carved split-gate towers. Many participants wear rust-red or maroon sarongs and shawls with white ritual garments; several men in white kurtas and rudraksha malas lead the group. Colourful ceremonial parasols in red, yellow and multicolour with tassels are carried above. Two people hold tall silver ceremonial staffs topped with trident-like finials, and a woman in red carries a white cloth bundle. Lush green hills and a traditional tiled-roof temple building with golden ornaments stand behind.2013-12-17December 02 20132013-12-02A coastal ritual procession on a rocky shoreline with sea waves at left and a weathered sandstone cliff at right. A bald man in orange-and-red robes walks beneath a multicoloured ceremonial parasol carried by an attendant in white. Beside him, another orange-robed monk stands near a yellow parasol. Devotees in white kurtas and sarees, some with orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads, stand close together on the rocks. A man in a white turban and yellow-patterned sarong walks in the foreground carrying a woven bag, and a child in a turquoise dress is held nearby.2013-12-02December 02 20132013-12-02A procession walks along a rocky, wet shoreline toward a sea-facing temple on a cliff. A man in the centre holds a large ornate parasol with red, green, and gold panels and fringe, and a bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl walks beside him. Several people in white ritual clothing carry silver trishul staffs and wear rudraksha malas. Photographers and camera operators in white film from the sides, and a crowd of devotees follows along the beach under a bright sky.2013-12-02