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A rotated outdoor photograph of a sandy procession route lined on both sides with rows of people in white dhotis and white shirts, with banana plants and tall bamboo poles along the edges. In the center, a figure in a saffron-orange robe walks along the path ahead of the line, while a man in white on the right leans forward near the edge. Several participants in white and blue clothing crouch or bend along the route. Clear blue sky and low buildings with a blue water tank are visible in the background.

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A sideways photograph of a wide sandy ground lined with rows of people in white clothing and white dhotis, many standing along banana-leaf decorated lines under a pale blue sky. Near the centre, a person in white is bent over, and further along a figure in orange-saffron robes stands near a bright orange flag. Smoke or incense haze drifts over the lines. Green banana plants and a blue signboard appear at the left. Shadows of people fall across the sand in the foreground.2010-01-01A tilted outdoor photograph of a long dirt road or ground lined on both sides with banana plant stalks and leaves tied to bamboo poles. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts stand or walk along the edges, some carrying objects, with a few in coloured clothing among them. A blue sign is visible on the left and buildings sit in the background under a clear blue sky. No single person can be clearly identified as a specific figure from appearance.2010-01-01Outdoor photograph of a long procession along a red-dirt road lined on both sides by banana plants with large leaves and people in white. In the left foreground a figure in saffron-orange robes walks away from the camera, while a man in white with a yellow shawl walks ahead on the road. Crowds in white kurtas and dhotis stand along the banana-lined route. Behind them are low orange-brick buildings, a water tank, a half-built concrete structure and hazy hills under a pale sky. Right foreground shows a man in a white kurta seen from behind. A tall pole with a flag or banner projects into the scene near the middle. Colourful banners with lettering are visible on the right.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.2010-01-01A wide dirt road lined on both sides by rows of people in white and colourful clothing. On the left, women in saris of blue, pink, maroon, purple and orange stand in a long line, with some in white saris; a man in white stands near the front. A single man in white dhoti and white kurta with a yellow shawl walks down the centre of the road away from the camera. On the right, a dense row of people in white garments stands beside a row of tall banana plants with large green leaves. Tents and a white canopy structure sit behind the left line, with palm trees and a clear blue sky above.2010-01-01December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor photograph of a festival ground lined with tall coconut palms and banana plants decorated with orange and saffron flags and streamers. A row of men in white dhotis and white shirts stands on sandy ground, many wearing white caps, while a boy in an orange shirt stands among them. Behind them a larger crowd gathers near the palms. On the right, a tall wooden pole wrapped with garlands and a decorated deity murti sits on a red-and-gold pedestal. Strings of lights are strung overhead across the sky.A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road under a clear blue sky, lined with banana plants and a distant building. Many people, mostly women in white and cream saris and men in white kurtas, walk closely together. Several carry ceremonial items: a man in a white dhoti and shirt at centre holds a long gold-topped staff, and a few people in saffron/orange robes walk among them. Yellow-sashed white-clad men and a woman in a red sari appear among the crowd. Ornate ceremonial umbrellas and parasols in orange, red and gold are held aloft, and a trident-topped standard is visible at right. A procession crowd of roughly 100 people is in view, and a standing figure in orange robes is at right.2010-01-01A wide outdoor photograph of a dusty, reddish-brown dirt track lined on both sides with young banana plants staked to bamboo poles and strung with rope. Behind the left fence line, a crowd of people in white clothing stands and watches, with some tall trees and a distant purple banner visible. On the right, a single man in a white kurta and white dhoti walks along the track carrying a long stick, his back partly turned to the camera. The sky is pale and hazy.2010-01-01A dusty open ground at a procession, bright hazy sun overhead. Men in white shirts and white dhotis, several wearing bright orange or red head cloths, walk and stand in loose groups, some holding long sticks or poles. Behind them a decorated ratha or palanquin with a red and gold canopy and a dark ornate shrine-like structure moves through a crowd of devotees in white and orange. On the left a woman in a white sari with red border stands near a white-clad man. Banana leaves and tall trees frame the scene beside a brick wall. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in this image.2010-01-01Outdoor photograph of a long dusty road lined on both sides by a large crowd of devotees dressed in white dhotis and white shirts. Banana plants with green leaves stand along a bamboo barrier, and a few people in the foreground wear white and light-coloured clothing. Smoke rises near the centre, and a yellow-and-blue signboard and multi-storey concrete buildings appear in the background under a clear blue sky. The crowd appears to be waiting for a procession, though no central figure is clearly visible.2010-01-01A photograph of a dusty road lined on the right by a bamboo barrier where many devotees stand behind a large saffron-orange flag mounted on a pole. The people wear mostly white ritual clothing, with some in white shirts and trousers, and a woman in a white sari. Banana plants and green leaves decorate the barricade. Further along the road, several figures in white dhotis and white garments walk away from the viewer, one area showing a puff of smoke rising near the procession route. Concrete buildings and a clear blue sky form the background.2010-01-01