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A long line of people stands behind a wooden pole barrier along a sandy path on a bright day. Many women wear white and cream sari and mundu-style garments, with a woman in the centre in a green-and-white outfit and red bindi. A young boy in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at right with palms pressed together in namaste. Banana plants, tall reed-like poles, and strings of hanging beads and small yellow decorations frame the barrier. Palm trees and buildings appear in the background under a pale blue sky.

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A photograph of a crowd lining a dirt road during a procession, held back by a bamboo rail and a row of banana-leaf and bamboo poles strung with wire. Devotees stand with hands folded in namaskar, including a woman in a yellow saree and a man in a white dhoti and shirt. A woman in a green saree with a red-and-purple border and a child in a teal shirt stand near the rail, and a young man in a yellow jacket stands at the right. Many attendees wear white, traditional Indian clothing. The rest of the procession is visible to the left, with more people in white lining the route.2010-01-01A photograph of a crowd of devotees standing behind a bamboo barrier along a dusty red-earth road under a pale sky. Many men and women wear all-white ritual clothing, with a few in orange or saffron saris and blue garments. Banana plants with green leaves and hanging yellow-green flower sprays line the barrier. Behind them stands a wooden decorated gateway, a red flag and a parked red vehicle at left. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-01-01An outdoor crowd gathers at a open field under a clear blue sky, many standing with palms pressed together in namaskar as if in prayer. Banana plants with broad green leaves and tall bamboo poles strung with yellow-green leaves frame the foreground. Most people wear white traditional clothing, with women in white saris and men in white shirts and dhotis; one woman in a blue sari stands in the middle. Red and saffron flags flutter on poles in the background, and a few people stand near a low mound of earth. A palm tree and a tree stand beyond a fence line. The scene resembles a ritual procession or outdoor ceremony with devotees.2010-01-01Outdoor crowd photograph at a festival-style gathering with many devotees pressed together behind a wire fence. In the foreground, women in white and cream saris with gold borders and red or pink blouses stand with palms pressed together in anjali, smiling. Large green banana leaves and bamboo-like poles strung with orange and yellow marigold garlands frame the foreground. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis, some with orange and saffron cloths, stand along the fence, and orange flags flutter on poles. A large black screen stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a procession or public darshan crowd.2010-01-01Outdoor crowd at a procession or public gathering, with many devotees standing close together and pressing against a bamboo barrier. Most have palms pressed in anjali namaskar at chest level. Many wear white clothing, including white kurtas and white saris with gold borders; a few men in orange or saffron garments stand at the left edge. A woman in front wears a white sari with a gold border, a gold necklace and gold bangles. An older bald man in a white shirt stands near a tree trunk. Banana leaves and pink cloth hang in the background, with a few people in the far background also in white.2010-01-01A photograph of a crowd lining a dirt path during an outdoor procession, held back by a metal railing and framed by large green banana leaves tied overhead. Many devotees, mostly in white dhotis and white shirts or saris, raise hands in greeting, with some holding hands together in namaskar. Several people on the left in white clothing walk along the path. Red flowers are tied to the railing and dried palm leaves hang from it. A chain-link fence and a clear blue sky are visible behind.2010-01-01November 25 20092009-11-25A photograph of a long line of people standing behind a wooden pole barrier along a dirt road, with banana plants and tall palm-frond poles decorating the barrier and strings of mango leaves hanging from a wire overhead. Men in white shirts and white dhotis stand at the front, one in a yellow jacket and another in a light blue shirt; women in saris, including a teal and a yellow one, stand among them, and a few children are in the foreground. They are watching in the same direction, apparently waiting for an event to pass along the road. Clear sky and a low hill appear in the background.2010-01-01A photograph taken from a moving vehicle along a red dirt road lined with a bamboo rail fence decorated with banana plants and yellow flowers. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or saris stand shoulder to shoulder along the fence, some with rudraksha-style neck beads. A red and yellow umbrella is held up in the crowd. A side mirror of the vehicle reflects the scene behind, and the road ahead is clear. Banana trees line the far roadside under a pale sky.2010-01-01A roadside procession crowd on a dirt path lined with banana plants and bamboo, with a wooden fence on the right. A man in a white shirt and white trousers stands at the centre, facing the viewer, with a white lanyard badge. Along the right side, devotees in white and pastel saris stand behind the fence with hands folded in namaskar, some holding bundles of green and yellow leaves. A woman in a red-and-gold patterned blouse walks in the left foreground with her back to the camera. Behind them, more people in white clothes line the route, and a red and white banner is visible above the crowd.2010-01-01Outdoor photo of a large crowd lining a bamboo barrier on a dusty path under a clear blue sky, with banana plants and their broad green leaves framing both sides. Many devotees stand with hands raised or pressed together in namaste, and some look upward. Most wear white or light-coloured clothes, while women in saris show red, orange and brown tones. A tall tree, power lines and a wire fence stand in the background, and small red-tipped decorations hang along the railing. A small white-and-blue logo appears at the upper left.2010-01-01A wide dirt road lined on both sides by rows of people during a procession. On the left, a long line of women in saris of pink, purple, blue, teal and orange stands beside white tent structures and banana plants. On the right, devotees in white clothing stand behind banana stalks and wooden railings, some holding red bags. A man in a white shirt and white trousers walks down the centre of the road. Palm-like banana trees and a distant tent frame the scene.2010-01-01