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A dense outdoor procession of devotees in white clothes moves along a dusty path with dry grass and trees behind them. Two large decorated parasols with multicoloured fringed canopies and tassels are raised above the crowd, and several tall orange-red flags stand at the right. A central figure with a white cloth wrapped around the head, a flower garland and a long orange-and-cream garment walks at the centre of the group. Many men and women wear white kurtas or saris with rudraksha malas and red tilaka marks, several with hands folded in prayer and others raising a small ornamental hand cymbal. The mood is that of a ceremonial procession with devotees accompanying a central figure.

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January 01 20052005-01-01Outdoor procession on a dry grassy path beside trees. Many people in white clothing move forward, with several men and women wearing red and white rudraksha-style necklaces. Tall orange flags on poles rise above the crowd, and two colourful fringed umbrellas (canopies) are carried over the procession. Near the centre, a figure with long dark hair wears a white head wrap and a garland, surrounded by devotees; a woman in an orange shawl stands at right holding a ritual item. Several people hold brass bells and ritual implements. Nearby, a man in white with a tilak mark on his forehead stands at right. Bright morning light and a tree line in the background.2005-01-01Outdoor procession in daylight with a crowd of devotees dressed in white kurtas and shirts. Two large ornate umbrellas with multicoloured fringed tassels in red, yellow, green, purple and black are raised above the crowd, and a white fly-whisk-style fan appears at the right. A central figure in a white turban and white robe wears a long garland of white flowers and rudraksha beads and smiles while holding a yellow hand-cymbal. Nearby, a man in white holds a silver tray of yellow marigolds and green leaves, and several men wear red and white beaded necklaces and red cymbal-like instruments are raised in the foreground. Trees with pink blossoms and a hillside stand behind the procession, and a red flag is visible at the top left.2005-01-01An outdoor procession on a dusty path lined with trees, with many people in white clothes and red or white garlands walking among tall orange flags on poles and colourful striped parasols. In the centre, a figure with long dark hair and a white turban wears a garland and walks at the head of the crowd, while nearby men and women in white hold brass items, a ratha-style lamp and red-marked ritual objects. An older man in a white shirt with a saffron shawl and a woman in orange-bordered sari stand to the right, one with a tilak on his forehead. Shadow and bare grass fill the background.2005-01-01A dense outdoor procession moves through a palm-lined ashram grounds. Many people in white shirts and trousers crowd the frame, several wearing rudraksha malas and ID lanyards. Above them, two ornate umbrellas (chhatris) with colourful fringed tassels and gold finials are carried on poles, and a large orange flag with a red and gold embroidered panel is raised at right alongside saffron-orange banners. In the centre, a bearded man in orange robes and a man with a white head wrap and long dark hair stand out among the white-clad crowd. At left, a man raises a bundle of ceremonial rods. Thatched huts and a tiled wall are visible in the background.2005-01-01A crowd procession outdoors on a hazy dry-grass field. Orange triangular flags on tall poles rise on the right, and ornate umbrellas with multicolored fringe and white feathered fans are carried above. Many people in white ritual clothes walk closely together; several men wear rudraksha malas, and a few show red vermilion marks on their foreheads. A woman in a white headwrap and a man in white with glasses smile near the centre. Several young men in white with red-and-white sashes hold flags and move with the group. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person with confidence from appearance alone.2005-01-01 +1 copiesA procession on an open dirt ground under overcast sky. Devotees in white kurta and salwar clothing carry tall wooden poles topped with saffron-orange flags, and several colourful fringed umbrellas are held overhead. At the centre, a man in a white turban and saffron-gold dhoti-style garment wears a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking with hands folded. Women in white saris with rudraksha malas and red bindis flank the procession, and a striped tent and pink canopy appear in the background. Several people look on from the right side.2005-01-01Outdoor procession at dawn or dusk on a dirt road with dry grass and a white building with a water tank behind. Several decorated umbrellas with fringed, multicoloured borders and gold finials are held aloft over the procession. A woman in white with a yellow-and-white cloth over her head wears a flower garland and carries a brass tray with a plant and yellow flowers. Men in white kurtas hold brass trays of flowers and fruit, and a man in a saffron-orange shawl stands at the left edge. Many devotees in white follow, some wearing rudraksha malas and red-and-white ribbon-like cords. A tall orange-and-white flag pole is in the foreground. No single identifiable face is established as a person from appearance.2005-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and scrub. Several men in white shirts and dhotis carry tall black poles topped with colourful umbrellas painted with blue and gold motifs, and orange flags with black emblems fly above. Men in white and saffron-orange cloth walk among them, one playing a small hand drum and others holding cymbals or drums. A man in a dark red shirt holds small cymbals while a man in a white shirt on the right carries a pole with a name badge. The mood is a festival parade moving through a rural village road.2007-12-25Outdoor procession on dry, scrubby ground with a crowd of devotees. At centre, a man with a long beard wears an orange robe and a beaded mala, walking beside a man in white with a garland of white flowers and a straw-coloured turban-like head covering. Behind them, a gold-trimmed orange and blue canopy umbrella is carried on poles, with a trident-topped staff held by a man in orange with a mala at right. Many young men and women in white shirts, orange shawls and gold-trimmed white garments follow, some with white garlands, and a girl in a yellow shawl stands among them. Orange and red decorated parasols rise at left. The crowd is dense, and many faces are partly visible at the lower edge.2008-12-27A large outdoor procession of people dressed in white clothes moves through a dry grassy field with palm trees behind. Two ornate parasols with red, yellow, green and black fringed canopies are carried above the crowd. Orange flags on tall white poles rise on the right. A man at center wears a white turban and a flower garland and smiles. Other participants wear rudraksha malas and red or orange sashes, and some carry trays of yellow flowers and small offering plates. A girl in a red polka-dot dress with a braid stands in the front left, and a young woman in a white dress holds flowers in the foreground.2005-01-01Crowded outdoor procession with many devotees in white ritual clothes, several with rudraksha malas and red-and-white tilaks. Tall orange flags on white poles stand at right, and red-and-gold umbrella canopies with tassels are visible above the crowd. A central figure wears a white turban with a gold band and a white feathered fan-like headdress, smiling and draped in garlands with a bright multicoloured wrap. Nearby, a bearded man in white and a man with a rudraksha mala appear in the crowd. The scene is a festive devotional procession.2005-01-01 +1 copies