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A photograph of a procession on a dirt road at an ashram. At center, a small palanquin with a colourful festooned canopy of pennants and bunting is carried on poles by men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange shawls. Ahead, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt walks in front, and an orange-clad figure stands near the palanquin. On the left, a larger group of people in white clothes stands and walks along a grassy edge beside a thatched hut and parked vehicles. Dry scrubland and a small building appear at right under a pale sky.

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A photograph of a long outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road with a dry scrubby hillside behind it. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a long line stretching into the distance, with parked white cars along the roadside. In the near group, several men in white carry flags and a canopy, while one man in an orange shawl walks among them. Two large round drums or circular fans with red and gold bands are carried in front, and a decorated banner with fringed red and white trim is held aloft on the right. A few bystanders in shirts and trousers stand watching at the left edge. Thatched roof houses and trees sit on the horizon under an overcast sky.2005-03-08Outdoor procession on a dirt path during a temple-style festival, with a decorated ratha or palanquin in the left background draped in colourful fabric and garlands. Large crowds of devotees in white dhotis, white saris and white kurtas walk alongside monks in saffron-orange robes. Two large multicoloured umbrellas with fringed edges are held above the procession, and orange fabric canopies stretch overhead. A tent-like pavilion and a white truck appear at the edges under a clear blue sky.2008-12-23A long outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt road lined with trees and a thatched hut at right. Many devotees in white clothing walk in rows, several carrying orange flags on poles and a colourful embroidered banner at left. Near the centre, a figure in orange robes walks beneath a multicoloured umbrella, with a fan-shaped parasol held nearby. Some participants wear orange cloth, and a few stand beside parked white vehicles at right. The scene suggests a ceremonial procession moving through a rural landscape.2005-03-08A dusty rural road during a hazy early-morning or dusk procession. Many men and women in white traditional clothes, some with white shirts and white dhotis, walk along the road. On the right, drummers play large drums, and one man in a green garment and orange cloth plays a drum. Behind them, decorated vehicles with orange flags and colourful patterned canopies carry the procession, with a truck visible on the right. Trees and a red barrier line the left edge of the scene.2005-01-01A procession on a dirt path at dusk, with a crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white kurtas, dhotis and white saris moving along the road. Several orange and red flags are raised on poles above the crowd. Behind them stand decorated open-sided canopies and a palanquin-like structure with orange and yellow fabric, and a small stage with speakers. Dry grass and trees frame the field under a hazy sky. Many people carry flowers or small items. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2005-01-01A wide outdoor photograph of a large procession moving across a dusty open dirt ground in late afternoon light. Many devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas or saris walk in a dense crowd, with a few people in orange or red clothing among them. In the middle, a decorated float or ratha carries a tall golden canopy topped with a cross-like finial, flanked by smaller decorated carts with colourful ornaments and drums. On the right, a shaded tented enclosure with blue canopies and an orange gateway stands beside the path. A white van and a blue temporary structure appear at the left edge, and a few people in casual clothes stand in the foreground. Due to crowd density, the visible people number well above twenty.2010-02-12December 23 20092009-12-23A photograph of a procession on a dusty dirt road in a rural village setting. A large ornate umbrella with red and white fabric and a decorated top is held aloft over the middle of the group. Many people in white dhotis and white kurtas walk together, some wearing orange or saffron shawls and sashes, while women wear saris in white, yellow, orange and green. A young boy in a red checked shirt walks near the front of the group. Thatched-roof huts, a tree, parked cars and a power line appear in the background under hazy sunlight.2006-12-29A dirt-path procession moves through dry scrubland past bare trees. Men and women in white dhotis and saris, many with rudraksha malas, carry blue poles supporting a colourful, embroidered canopy with a decorative valance and hanging orange and red tassels. Beneath the canopy walks a figure in white and yellow robes with a garland of flowers, while a man in white with a red shawl carries a woven basket topped with green leaves and flowers. Additional devotees in saffron and white follow behind. Some people appear in orange and saffron garments. Their procession suggests a ratha/palanquin-style ceremonial walk.2005-03-08February 24 20072007-02-24A wide outdoor procession on a dusty dirt ground under hazy sky, with many people in white clothes walking in rows. Several men carry tall orange flags and orange-and-gold umbrella-like canopies, and drummers in white beat drums at the front. Trees, a metal frame and a distant orange-and-gold ratha or palanquin-style float appear in the background. A few people wear orange or yellow shawls, and some carry cameras. Other onlookers stand at the edges. Many people are visible, so the crowd is large.2009-12-27A photograph of a religious procession moving along a dirt road lined with palm trees and utility poles. Many devotees in white dhotis and white saris walk in the procession, several wearing yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. Tall ornate ceremonial umbrellas or standards with red and gold designs are carried aloft. In the background a decorated ratha or palanquin with gold and orange canopies is visible, accompanied by saffron-clad figures. A roadside billboard shows a framed portrait photograph and printed text. A mix of adults and children participate. Several people appear in the foreground, with at least a few dozen visible in total.2009-12-27