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A large crowd gathers on a dusty dirt ground for a procession. Many people wear white shirts and dhotis and carry saffron-orange flags on poles. Several drummers in yellow turbans and dark tunics play large drums in the centre. A man at the front-left holds a poster of a smiling person in an orange headcloth. Blue and white striped tent cloth and banana leaves form the backdrop, and a child in white in the foreground runs past a red-shirted man.

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Outdoor procession on a dusty ground in front of a blue-and-white striped pavilion with a canopy and banana plants. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis-style trousers walk among numerous orange-saffron flags bearing a circular emblem, some carried high and some waved by youths. Drummers in yellow turbans and bare feet play drums in the foreground, and a man in orange headwear carries a large drum. Several people hold white placards and banners with printed text and portrait photos. A woman in a yellow sari stands near the left, and a figure in a blue garment stands on a raised platform at the back right. Spectators, many children in casual clothes, watch from the sides.2010-07-24A photograph of a crowded pada yatra procession on a dusty sandy road, with many men in white shirts and white dhotis pressing forward and raising their arms. Many carry orange-saffron flags on poles, and some hold red-and-white placards. Drummers in yellow turbans and ornate patterned costumes play large drums at left, and a man in a red t-shirt stands among the crowd. Boys in school uniforms and children watch and join from the right, with banana plants and a blue-and-white striped canopy behind. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at lower left. No clearly identifiable a person appears in the scene.2010-07-24A large crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis walks along a dusty road in a procession, many waving saffron-orange flags on poles. A drummer in a yellow turban and ornate costume plays a large drum at left, and a man in an orange cap stands near a boy in a white N.D.S.S. shirt. Banana leaves and a blue-and-white striped canopy frame the scene, with a few men in red and grey clothing among them. Several placards with portrait photographs are held aloft, and some participants raise their arms in celebration. The image shows a pada yatra procession on the road.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt ground at an ashram-style site, with a low wall and a blue-and-white striped stage canopy behind. Many men in white kurtas and white dhotis walk among saffron-orange flags held aloft, and several carry small placards. Drummers in yellow headwear and bare-chested performers with orange cloth around their waists play drums and lead the group forward. A man in a red t-shirt stands among them. Banana plants frame the right side, and a cameraman in white stands at the far right. A printed banner with a portrait of a smiling saffron-clad figure is held near the left edge, where a woman in a yellow sari also walks, and a small inset photo of a saffron-clad figure appears on the banner.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road with many devotees dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, many waving saffron-orange flags on poles. On the left, a man in a yellow turban and saffron-trimmed outfit walks among the group, and a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange headdress and saffron clothing. Blue and white striped canopy fabric and banana plants line the background, with children and onlookers gathered along the route. Several people wear orange-and-white badges and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers wears a lanyard. Some marchers carry printed portrait placards.2010-07-24Aerial view of a festival procession on a dirt road at a Bidadi ashram event. Many people in white clothes walk and dance among bright orange and saffron flags with blue emblems. Drummers in red and orange costumes play drums, and a decorated palanquin with garlands and colourful umbrellas moves through the crowd. A woman in a yellow top dances in the foreground, and several people carry long poles. The crowd is dense, with more people along the sides and at the back.2008-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt road under an overcast sky. Crowds of men in white shirts and white trousers, some wearing lanyards with round orange badges, carry many saffron-orange flags and white placards. Drummers in yellow headcloths, black skirts and bare upper bodies play large drums in the foreground. Young boys in light shirts watch from the lower edge. Ornate decorated floats or palanquins with gold-toned canopies appear in the background beside a fence. Several white placards with orange text and small portrait images are held aloft.2010-07-24December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm fronds and bunting, with a large crowd of people in white dhotis and kurtas carrying red-orange flags and placards. A decorated ratha/chariot with a colourful flower garland and a palanquin-style canopy in blue-and-white cloth appears at the right. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge, and a man in orange clothing walks near the right. Behind the crowd is an orange gateway arch, a domed structure, and a bare field under an overcast sky. Some marchers hold framed portrait photographs.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low wall, with a decorated palanquin draped in garlands on the left. Many people in white ritual clothes walk in the crowd, some in saffron and orange shawls. Men in blue and red outfits play drums, and a figure in a red and green costume with a tall orange headdress stands in the foreground. Orange and red flags and round decorated umbrellas are carried overhead, and a woman in a white sari with a lanyard walks near the front. The people are on foot and hard to count precisely, so the crowd is best described as a large group. A loudspeaker and a tall bamboo structure stand in the background.2008-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30December 29 20082008-12-29