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Outdoor temple procession at dusk on a paved courtyard with a green-patterned floor and a kolam of coloured dots near the lower right. A bearded older man in a white dhoti and shirt, with a mala around his neck, carries a woven basket of straw-like grain stalks wrapped with a green cloth. Beside him a man in white holds a basket of marigold and yellow-and-red flower garlands. A bare-chested priest in white at the back holds a basket of bananas and fruit. A woman in a teal and blue sari with glasses carries a tray with a folded cloth. Several younger men in white dhotis stand behind them, and a small lantern hangs at left.2016-12-12A photograph of a ritual procession passing through a wooden-framed doorway with grilles, under a canopy of green leaves. Two women in saris carry brass trays of flowers on their heads: one in a green sari with a red bindi, the other in a blue sari. A shirtless man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth, rudraksha mala around his neck, balances a tray of flowers overhead. Behind them a man in a white shirt follows. In front, a man in white robes and a white shawl with glasses carries a brass kalasha pot with green leaves, a rudraksha mala visible at his chest. Another man in yellow cloth stands at the right edge. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram courtyard entrance.Night photograph of a devotional procession along a path strewn with flower petals beside trees and a low building. At left, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead mala walks at the front. Behind him, several women in white saris with gold borders carry offerings: one holds a large round tray of red and white flowers with green leaves, others carry brass or wicker-wrapped pots with flowers and banana leaves. A woman in a teal-green blouse and white shawl carries a pot with pink flowers at right. A drummer in white dhoti and shirt plays a red-and-black drum at far right. Bright light flares at the upper left. Appears to be a pada puja or procession with pot offerings.2014-07-01January 14 20182018-01-14February 21 20202020-02-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a nighttime procession along a wet path lined with scattered rose petals and flower heads. Several women in white saris with gold borders walk in a row, carrying offerings: the foreground woman in a teal green top and white dupatta holds a flower-decorated basket with a pink flower and banana-leaf arrangement, while the woman behind holds a large tray of red, white and green garlands. Other devotees in white and pink clothing follow, and a drummer in white with a red drum stands at the right edge. A bright light and dark foliage frame the scene, with a few people in the background.2014-07-01Night outdoor scene at an ashram courtyard with purple and white lights strung above. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a long white and maroon flower garland with both hands, while beside him a woman in a yellow-green sari holds a blue tray with flowers and a small lamp. On the right an older man in a white shirt stands with hands together. Left, women in orange and maroon saris stand with hands folded in prayer, and one carries a decorated pot with yellow and purple flowers and a metal ornament on top. Several people stand in devotional posture.2018-01-14October 23 20062006-10-23April 19 20082008-04-19April 07 20082008-04-07December 10 20112011-12-10A street procession in a narrow village lane lined with banana plants and a colourful painted house. A woman in a white cream-bordered sari and red blouse carries a brass kalasha-style pot wrapped in golden netting and topped with a bunch of flowers and greenery on a silver tray. Behind her, two older women in white saris with gold borders hold garlands of white flowers and a silver plate. A drummer in white dhoti and a red-and-gold decorated drum leads from the left, a uniformed police officer stands near the centre, and a man in white with a rudraksha-style mala stands in the background. Several onlookers watch from doorways.2014-07-04 +1 copies