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Outdoor temple-site scene under tall palm trees and a cloudy sky. Drummers in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas play long wooden dhol drums with rolled carrying bags, standing on a concrete courtyard. Behind them, several monks in saffron robes stand near a stone staircase, and a robed figure in red-orange holds a kalasha pot, while a man in white dhoti stands near a white cloth. A woolly woven mat and a pink runner lie along the path leading toward the steps.2015-09-08An outdoor procession on a wet concrete courtyard moves toward a small open-sided shrine with a thatched canopy and a deity murti set in an ornate niche. A long striped runner in pink, green, blue and white stretches across the ground. Around a dozen men in orange and saffron cloth lead the procession, several carrying tall brass-tipped staffs; a central figure wears an orange shawl, a long beaded necklace and a bare upper body with adornments. Two drummers in white dhotis and a red-clad drummer play drums on the right, and palm and tree foliage surrounds the scene under overcast skies.2013-08-04January 15 20182018-01-15Outdoor photo of an ashram courtyard with palm trees and a corrugated-roof hall behind. Many saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees gather in an open stone-paved space with coloured floral rangoli patterns. Several saffron-clad young men play large drums, one striking with a stick while others stand nearby. On the right, a bare-chested sannyasi with rudraksha malas and a garland carries a brass plate of offerings. A white-clad man in gold-bordered dhoti and a woman in white stand on the left with hands folded. Striped mats cover the ground near a decorated canopy with coloured tassels and a green tractor is visible behind. The scene appears to be a ritual procession or festive welcome.2017-10-01August 31 20142014-08-31November 05 20132013-11-05Outdoor photograph at an ashram courtyard with a brick-paved path and a striped woven runner. A central man in a brown robe with a crown-like headpiece and a red sash walks forward under a decorated parasol, flanked by drummers. Around him, several men wear saffron-orange dhotis and orange turbans; some play hand drums, others stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. A woman in a brown sari stands at the right. Palm trees, open-sided covered pavilions and a white van sit in the background. a person candidate: the central figure has long hair and a crown-like headpiece under a parasol, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm, so this is unsure.2017-08-31An outdoor procession walks along a red carpet on a paved courtyard beside a covered open-sided pavilion and palm trees. In front, a man in an orange-gold dhoti and shawl wears a heavy gold necklace and gold armbands, his arms slightly raised and face turned upward. Behind him, a shaved-headed attendant in an orange robe holds a brass plate with a kalasha-style arrangement. Several young men in red-and-gold dhotis carry long brass horns raised overhead, a drummer in orange plays a large drum at left, and others walk with palms pressed together. Flower garlands and cloth sit on a mat at right.2013-07-21A procession on a dirt ground under overcast sky with palm trees behind. Two drummers in white dhoti and shirt lead the way, each carrying a drum: the left drummer has a patterned drum slung on straps, the right drummer a plain drum with yellow cloth. Behind them a central figure with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and walks with a staff, flanked by saffron-robed attendants. Three ornate umbrellas with red, blue and gold panels are carried above them, and several more people in white and orange follow in the background.2006-10-08 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a festival procession lined along a red carpet at dusk. Drummers in white dhotis and white shirts, with orange shawls and small name badges, play large barrel drums with red and white striped covers. Behind them stand rows of people holding tall saffron-orange flags with a blue emblem. A dirt path, fencing, young trees and a water tank form the background.2008-12-29April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesSeptember 08 20152015-09-08