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Outdoor procession on a dirt path at dusk, with several umbrellas (chhatras) in red and multicolour raised over the group. Central figure in an orange-saffron robe and a beaded necklace, hands raised to his forehead, walks at the front. Behind him, a bearded man in orange robes and a shawl carries a tray. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls carry a brass staff and a small brass shrine or pedestal, and a golden trident (trishul) stands among them. Concrete wall, trees and a shed in the background.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt path during dusk. In the centre, a man with a shaved head and a bare chest wears a long orange-saffron cloth and a garland of golden beads, and holds his hands to his head. Around him, a row of people in white dhotis and yellow shawls carry tall ornate umbrellas in red, yellow and green with fringed tassels, a gold staff topped with a trident, and a brass ritual vessel. A bearded man in red-orange robes walks beside him, and a woman in a red sari with a tray of offerings follows. Concrete walls, banana leaves and a trident-topped banner appear in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession walks along a dusty dirt road in bright daylight. A man in the centre wears an orange saffron robe and a long white flower garland, with long dark hair swept back, and holds his hands together in front of his chest; he is a probable Swamiji by swept-back long hair, saffron robe and garland, though appearance is only partly clear. Around him, several men in orange and saffron robes carry a golden trident and a tall ceremonial staff. Men in white dhotis and kurtas, some with yellow shawls, hold colourful striped umbrellas on long poles, and one man in white carries a silver tray with fruit and flowers. Palm trees and low buildings line the background under hazy sunlight.2008-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt path at sunrise or sunset, with a multicoloured canopy umbrella held over a central saffron-robed sannyasi. Around him walk devotees in white kurtas and dhotis with yellow or saffron shawls, and sadhus in orange robes. A saffron-robed figure with a long beard carries a tall staff, and another wears a flower garland and rudraksha mala. A man in white with a red-orange shawl holds a silver trident-topped staff. Festive flags and palm trees appear in the background, with a bright sun-flare. Also visible is a banner with a dove emblem.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession walks along a dirt road lined with palm and banana trees. In the centre, a man in orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot. Behind him, saffron-robed sannyasis carry staffs and a trident-topped rod, while devotees in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk alongside. Two colourful umbrellas with tassels are carried overhead, and a man in white with a red shawl holds a long staff. Nearby, a man in a grey-white turban and red shawl carries a trident. The scene is an outdoor ritual procession.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt road at dusk under a pale sky with trees behind. Two ornate multicoloured parasols with tassels are carried above a group, along with a tall trident standard and ceremonial staves. Several men in white kurta and dhoti wear yellow shawls and lanyards; a few wear red-brown shawls. At centre, a man in saffron/orange robes wears a long white-and-red flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, and another in orange robes walks beside him. A young boy in a light green shirt walks in the foreground on the left, and a man in white at right gestures toward the group. A low stone wall and small building stand on the right.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23A procession on a dirt path during a temple festival. A man in the centre wears an orange robe, a white and red flower garland, white vibhuti on his forehead and carries a small gold kalasha-like vessel in front of him; he walks barefoot. Several people in orange and saffron robes walk beside him, one with a full dark beard and another bald in orange clothing with hands folded. Behind them stand colourful multicoloured umbrellas with fringe and blue emblem motifs, held aloft on tall poles. Men in white dhotis and shirts and a young girl in a dress line the path, with a grey concrete block wall and trees behind.2009-01-02