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December 25 2007

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A procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms under a clear blue sky. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a garland of white flowers walks at centre, shaded by a red-and-white canopy umbrella held by a man in white clothes on the right. Behind him stand rows of saffron and white-clad devotees, many in white kurtas and dhotis, some women in white saris and one in yellow. Several tall poles fly orange flags along the background. Devotees in white and orange garments line the procession, with a man in white holding a small object at right.2006-12-25Outdoor festival procession under a sunny blue sky with palm trees and a row of national flags on tall poles. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair stands on a raised platform beneath a large white ceremonial parasol with red trim and decorative motifs, holding a microphone. Around them, many people in white clothing and orange shawls, including women with long braided hair, stand close together behind a rope barrier. A trident stands on the platform beside a dark feathered fan.2007-12-27December 25 20062006-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession on an open dirt ground under overcast sky. Devotees in white kurta and salwar clothing carry tall wooden poles topped with saffron-orange flags, and several colourful fringed umbrellas are held overhead. At the centre, a man in a white turban and saffron-gold dhoti-style garment wears a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking with hands folded. Women in white saris with rudraksha malas and red bindis flank the procession, and a striped tent and pink canopy appear in the background. Several people look on from the right side.2005-01-01January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession of men and women in white clothing gathers on a dirt ground beside a white-painted step platform with red stripes. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti and shawl carries a colourful striped ceremonial umbrella with a golden finial and tassels, another umbrella visible at left. Other attendants in white hold golden staffs and standards. Palm trees and a low white building stand behind the group under an overcast sky.2007-12-07December 25 20072007-12-25December 25 20062006-12-25Outdoor procession on bare dirt ground under an overcast sky. On the right, a man with long dark hair, a white head wrap, a cream-and-gold shawl over a gold-bordered garment, and a garland of white and multicoloured flowers stands beside an ornate umbrella with red, purple and green tassels. Behind him a man in a white kurta holds a long pole of the umbrella, and several men in white kurtas and dhotis, some with red and rudraksha malas, stand in line with orange flags on poles. Ceremonial parasols with bright tassels rise above the crowd, and a man in a white shirt presses his palms together in greeting.2005-01-01Outdoor procession under a bright blue sky with palm trees and a row of tall white flagpoles flying saffron-orange flags. A large white umbrella with red fringe is held over the central area. Devotees in white clothes with orange sashes walk and run along a dirt path; several young girls in white with orange sashes lead, and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala smiles at the front right. Other participants in white and orange line the path behind.2006-12-25