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Outdoor procession on a dry dirt ground beneath blue sky and green trees. Several decorated umbrellas in red, blue and yellow with fringes stand above a thatched roofed shrine structure. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow shoulder cloths walk in a crowd. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron robe with a maroon sash stands with his back to the camera, arm extended. A bald man in white stands at lower right, and women in saris, including one in pink and one in green, stand to the right. Ceremonial flag poles and a gold-coloured standard appear at right.

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Outdoor photo of a procession on a dusty reddish-brown ground beneath a clear blue sky. Several people in white dhoti-style clothing and yellow shawls walk in a crowd, with a few in orange or saffron garments and others in dark or western clothes. Three ornate multicoloured parasols with fringed edges and decorative panels rise above the group. Green trees, a whitewashed wall and a thatched hut stand in the background, with a light pole to the right. A bald man in white in the foreground and a seated man in the lower right corner watch the procession. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues.2010-01-01December 23 20082008-12-23A procession on a dirt path at an outdoor ashram setting with tall trees and a low concrete building behind. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow shawls carry tall ornate ceremonial parasols and banners in red, green, yellow and blue with decorative trim. Behind them, a line of sannyasis in saffron and orange robes walks in a procession, some wearing rudraksha malas and one carrying a brass vessel with flowers. A bald man in front, wearing an orange robe, carries a decorated offering tray. A white-robed attendant walks on the left, and a bearded elder in pale orange cloth follows near the center.2009-12-30Outdoor photo of a ceremonial procession on a dirt path beneath a corrugated metal roof with hanging decorative loops. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts, many with yellow shawls, stand in two rows holding multicoloured parasols with fringed edges. One man in the center holds a yellow-fringed umbrella over a path, while a woman in an orange sari stands among white-clad women and men along the sides. Palm trees and terracotta-coloured buildings are visible behind. A saffron-robed figure stands on the right among the white-clad attendees.2010-10-05Outdoor procession on a dirt road in bright daylight. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, carry tall decorated parasols with red, orange and yellow fringed canopies. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange garment wears a white flower garland and holds a long trident-topped staff. Nearby, another robed man carries a silver vessel on a tray. Temporary white tents line the background. Shawls and parasols are visible; no physical identity is asserted beyond the appearance-based candidate. About 20 people visible.2008-12-25A procession on a dirt road at a Bidadi ashram event. Several devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or saris walk with brightly coloured handheld banners on long poles, featuring embroidered gold and red panels. Two large multicoloured canopy umbrellas with decorative fringe are carried over a group of saffron-robed sannyasis, one with a long beard holding a small bundle. Some men in orange and saffron shawls and white clothing follow, and a yellow scarf is worn by a woman in white. Orange bunting strings across the path, with tents and a low white building in the background under a clear sky.2008-12-30Outdoor procession on a dirt path in bright daylight among green trees and a low white wall. Many devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white shirts, many with yellow shawls or sashes, walk together; some wear rudraksha malas. Several women wear saris in blue, orange and red. Two large ornate umbrellas with colourful fringed canopies are carried above the crowd, and a thatched shrine structure stands near the center. A man in an orange wrap and a white-clad figure with raised arm are visible among the group. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-01-01December 27 20082008-12-27A festival procession on a dirt path during daytime, with a decorated palanquin-style ratha draped in red cloth and garlanded with flowers on the right. Two colourful striped umbrellas with fringed edges are raised above the crowd. A man in the foreground wears a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulder, long swept-back dark hair and a gold ceremonial necklace; he walks beside another saffron-clad figure. Behind them, many devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white sarees follow the ratha. Thatched shelters and palm trees stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2008-12-23December 30 20092009-12-30December 26 20102010-12-26December 20 20062006-12-20