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A large crowd of devotees stands in a line behind a low bamboo fence on bare dirt ground, with a wall of coiled wire and palm and coconut trees behind them. Many people wear white kurtas and dhotis, some in colourful saris, and many hold saffron-orange flags bearing a blue emblem; some also hold white placards. Two green banana plants with large leaves are set into the fence line. A white van is parked at the right edge. Above the scene a tall water tower stands against an overcast sky.

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A dirt-path procession of many people in white clothing, many carrying orange-red flags with a emblem, walks along a bamboo-and-rope barrier lined with banana plants. A white van and a tall orange gateway with a small domed shrine stand to the right, under a cloudy sky with trees. A man in white walks alone toward the right foreground, and a man in white is partly visible at the bottom edge.2010-07-24A large crowd of devotees marches along a dirt road in a procession, many carrying red and orange flags and a red banner. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers. Police officers in khaki uniforms with white caps stand at the left edge, directing the crowd. Behind the marchers, an ornate decorated palanquin or chariot with golden canopy and kalasha-like tops is visible near a gateway. Roadside blue-and-white striped tents and banana plants line the right side, with a concrete wall and utility poles behind. Several people carry placards and drums appear near the back of the procession.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt road toward an orange-framed gateway. Hundreds of participants wear white shirts and trousers or white kurtas, many carrying red and orange flags and handheld red banners. A brass band with drummers in red and gold uniforms plays on the right, and a blue-and-white striped tent stands beside the road. Some people wear dark trousers and white shirts. A large speaker stands on the left near a signboard, and a white wall and trees frame the background under an overcast sky.2010-07-24A large procession moves along a dusty unpaved road toward an orange-painted gateway at a rural site. Many men and some children wear white shirts and white dhotis, and many carry saffron-orange flags on poles. A decorated palanquin or ratha with gold and orange ornamentation appears at the centre of the crowd, and a large red banner is held aloft. A man in a light shirt and tan trousers walks in the foreground carrying a small object. A blue-and-white striped canopy and potted palms stand at the right, with a concrete wall and a small domed structure behind the gate.2010-07-24A large outdoor crowd gathers on a dusty ground under an overcast sky, many people holding saffron-orange flags on bamboo poles. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, and several women wear saris in pink, yellow and orange. A banana plant stands along a bamboo fence, and a white canopy and blue-striped tent are at left. A red-carpeted path leads toward a small banner depicting a portrait, with hills and a partly built structure in the background. Several people on the left wear casual shirts and trousers, and a small child in a blue shirt walks on the sand.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road past a walled compound. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis walk in a crowd, several carrying saffron-orange flags and red placards. Banana plants flank a blue-and-white striped canopy structure on the right, and a red-and-orange banner is visible on the left. Utility poles and trees stand against a cloudy sky. No individual can be identified with confidence as a person, so no candidate is marked as present.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph of a large procession on a dirt road beside a concrete wall and a red-earth embankment with banana plants. Many men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees carry saffron-orange flags and white placards. At center, a man in white holds a framed photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure with long hair. A foreground man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala and a round ribbon badge with a small portrait. Other badges are visible on several participants. A decorated palanquin or ratha with golden ornaments sits at the far left under overcast sky.2010-07-24A wide outdoor photograph of a large procession on a dirt road at a construction-type site. Many people, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis, carry saffron-orange flags and some hold red banners and placards. In the background an ornate decorated float or palanquin with yellow and gold elements is visible near a traditional gateway arch. Uniformed police officers in khaki stand along the left edge and near the front. A blue-and-white striped canopy stands on the right beside a low wall, and banana plants are visible. The sky is overcast.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with devotees holding tall saffron-orange flags with blue emblems on poles. Men in white dhotis and cream shirts stand on the left, and on the right women in white and pastel saris and men in cream shirts stand in a row. A small child in a white sari is held by a woman in white. Behind them a red banner is strung between poles near a cream concrete building and green trees, under an overcast sky.2008-12-24A procession of devotees walks along an unpaved dirt road at dusk, led by tall poles carrying saffron-orange flags with a round emblem. Many people wear white ritual clothing: men in white kurtas and dhotis, women in white saris and salwar kameez, and some in pastel tones. Decorative umbrellas and ceremonial standards are visible among the flags. Open ground, low buildings and hills stand in the background, and power lines run overhead.2007-12-29A photograph of a large outdoor procession on a dusty unpaved ground. Many people in white clothes, mostly men, walk among many orange-red flags and red placards held aloft. Some carry orange banners. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style cloth wears a lanyard and a round badge, and another man in white walks beside him. Behind the crowd stands an orange-painted gateway with a dome-shaped top, and a blue-and-white draped pavilion with banana plants lines the right side. A white compound wall and trees are in the background.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession on a dirt road moves through an open field. Many men and some boys wear white shirts and white dhotis, and many hold red-orange flags on poles. A man in the foreground wears a light shirt and khaki trousers and looks on, while a boy in a red shirt runs at left. A decorated palanquin or chariot is visible in the distance among banana plants and trees. A cloudy sky sits above the scene, and a banner printed with a red and white design is carried near the centre.2010-07-24