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A festival procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low stone wall strung with small lights. In the centre, a man in orange robes with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala walks among sannyasis in saffron. Behind them, attendants in white dhotis and saffron or yellow shawls carry tall poles topped with ornate umbrella-shaped canopies in red, yellow and green. A woman in an orange sari on the left holds a fan and a book, and white-clad children walk alongside carrying decorated fans and parasols. The crowd fills the road, under a clear blue sky.

A procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees under a clear sky. Two large ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and blue striped canopies and golden finials are carried above the group. In the centre, a man in an orange robe wears a long white-and-red flower garland and walks barefoot beside a figure in an orange robe. Around them, men in white dhotis and kurtas, several with yellow shawls and red scarves, walk in the procession; one older man in white holds a brass pot aloft and another holds a ceremonial staff. Some participants wear white-and-yellow attire and rudraksha-style necklaces. A few men along the sides wear white shirts and dark trousers.

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A long procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall under a clear blue sky. Several people at the front carry ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and green panels and golden fringe. Many participants wear white or cream dhotis and sarees, while others wear saffron and orange garments and red shawls. A young man in white shirt and dark trousers walks in the foreground, and a child in a red kurta walks with folded hands. The crowd stretches far into the distance, with many more people in white clothing. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in this image.

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A daytime religious procession moves along a dirt road past green trees, a white water tower and a blue-walled building. A raised palanquin-style float with a red, green and gold arched frame carries a framed portrait and garlands. Two multicoloured umbrellas on poles shade it. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with rudraksha-style malas, pull or carry the float with long poles, while several people in orange saffron robes and orange shawls walk alongside, one holding a staff. Shoulder-level mala beads and orange wraps are prominent.

A photograph of a festival procession on a dirt road lined with coconut palms. Many participants in white dhotis and white saris walk in a long column, with orange-robed figures among them. Several colourful ornate umbrellas with gold tassels and a row of orange and red flags are carried above the crowd. A drummer in a white shirt and checked lungi plays a large drum at left, and a person in a purple shirt and white dhoti walks near the front. Banana leaves and tall bamboo poles border the path.

An evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees. At center, a decorated ratha chariot with a golden canopy, colourful tassels, garlands and a carved horse-head ornament is pulled forward. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, walk alongside. A woman in a white sari with a red-orange shawl holds a large yellow and red ornate parasol, and other colourful umbrellas are carried nearby. A man in orange robes walks near the chariot, and a bald older man in white with a mala is in the foreground. Figures in the chariot's canopy are partly visible.

December 27 2013

Outdoor evening procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and shrubs. Men in white dhotis and shirts play drums, including a large barrel drum with red trim and a green drum, while others carry ornate umbrellas (chatras) in orange, yellow and blue above a decorated palanquin with garlands. Devotees in white and saffron walk along, and onlookers stand by a wire fence at left, including a woman in a dark sari and a child in pink. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the decorated palanquin at center is carried in procession.

A street procession moves along an unpaved dirt road lined with palm trees and low buildings. Two large lavender umbrellas with red fringe and gold leaf motifs are carried on long poles by people in white garments. In the center foreground, a man in an orange robe with an orange turban and a beaded garland walks with a gentle gesture of the hand, followed by a woman in white and other white-clad devotees. A man in a light shirt carries a black bag in the foreground. Teal and white bunting flags hang from a tall striped pole, and a small gold and red ceremonial banner is held aloft on the left. Devotees in white saris and white kurtas accompany the procession.