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A large crowd of devotees walks along a dusty dirt path lined with a fence on the left and a rocky embankment and parked vehicles on the right, apparently moving in a procession. Most men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some with rudraksha malas and sandalwood or ash marks on their foreheads. A woman in the foreground wears an orange-red shawl over her head and rudraksha beads, and several women in orange, saffron and teal saris stand nearby. Two men at the front clasp hands with raised arms, and a man on the right wears a red cloth on his head and a white dhoti. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd.

A large group of devotees walks along a dusty dirt path lined with brick rubble and green trees, heading toward the camera. Most wear white or pastel clothing, and many have orange-brown rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground, a bald man in white with a rudraksha mala and a pendant walks at the right edge, and a woman in a white sari with an orange bag walks at the left. Further back, people in saffron, red, green and yellow saris and kurtas follow in procession, with a man in a yellow-orange kurta at the right. The scene suggests a ritual procession on foot.

A large outdoor procession moves down a sandy dirt path lined with banana plants and strings of flower garlands. Dense crowds of devotees stand on both sides. In the foreground a woman in a cream saffron-bordered sari with a red-orange striped border carries a silver pot on her head, and another woman in white holds a small metal vessel. Behind them are rows of people in white dhotis, white saris and white shirts, many wearing rudraksha malas. Ceremonial banners with gold fringe and red floral embroidery, including a blue and yellow canopy edge, are carried through the crowd. Further back a figure in orange robes holds a brass pot aloft with a garland, and a woman in orange appears at the left. Red and white striped walls and brick-coloured earth mark the edge of the grounds.

A large crowd of devotees walks along a narrow paved path in a procession, most dressed in white. Many women wear white or cream saris with coloured borders, and men wear white shirts and dhotis. A man in the foreground at right holds a golden ceremonial banner with orange and red embroidery on a pole, and a golden kalasha-style finial tops it. Several people hold folded hands in prayer. Trees, a low hedge and small red-roofed shrines line the route under a clear sky.

January 20 2009

A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt road lined with red and white tent fabric on the left and a red building with white ornate umbrellas on the right. Many people walk in a dense crowd, mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis with ritual cords, alongside women in saffron, orange and yellow saris. Several people wear rudraksha malas and orange shawls; one bald man in the foreground wears a saffron cloth and rudraksha beads, and a man at right wears an orange turban and saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala. Some carry flower garlands, and a woman in a green sari walks near them. The scene appears to be a ceremonial walk through an ashram grounds.

January 12 2007

Outdoor photo of a dense crowd on a paved road during a procession. At center, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban wears a long white-and-orange flower garland and walks forward. Beside him, a sannyasi in orange robes walks. To the right, a man in white kurta and dhoti wears a gold necklace and a white-and-saffron shawl. Crowd members in white shirts and mundus surround them, and some wear rudraksha beads. Orange flags, a white bus, a banner with a portrait, and palm trees appear in the background under hazy sky.

January 03 2016

Outdoor procession on a dusty road lined with palm trees and banana plants, with strings of orange and saffron pennants overhead and an orange flag on a pole at top right. A large crowd of devotees walks shoulder to shoulder; most men wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers with lanyard ID badges and rudraksha malas, while women wear white saris, a yellow sari and a pink-bordered white sari. A man in a brown-and-cream dhoti and shawl walks in the right foreground. Some marchers look down or hold hands, and a vehicle is visible in the far background. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd.

A dense outdoor crowd of devotees walks along a roadside beside a tan brick wall. Most are dressed in white ceremonial clothing, many with dark rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, while several wear orange or saffron shawls and one woman in the foreground wears a green sari. A white-haired woman in white with a dark beaded mala stands near the center. Some people carry water bottles and bags, and a tall pole with orange cloth is visible at the top right. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in this crowd.

A crowded outdoor procession at a temple precinct, with a large mass of devotees in predominantly white dhotis, white shirts and white kurtas, many wearing rudraksha malas. A man in the lower right wears a saffron-orange shawl and an orange turban, with ornate gold-toned clothing, and holds his palms together in namaskar, and appears to be a sannyasi in procession. Other devotees around him include women in saris and a young child in a blue outfit. A rudraksha-garlanded man stands near him in white. Pale stone walls and a temple structure form the backdrop.