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January 12 2007

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July 01 20142014-07-01A line of women and a few men in white and cream clothing walk outdoors along a dirt path, carrying metal pots called kalasha on their heads and in their hands. Several women wear gold-bordered white saris, one in a red and orange sari at left, and vermilion or kumkum marks on their foreheads. A small boy in a yellow shirt stands barefoot at left. Behind them are a white wall, trees, a low shed and a wire fence.2009-12-28A long line of women in white and cream saris with gold borders stands along a paved path, each holding a brass kalasha topped with mango leaves, flowers and a coconut-like offering. Several wear sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles. Strings of lights and foliage decorate the background.2017-03-11July 19 20162016-07-19March 11 20172017-03-11 +1 copiesJune 26 20142014-06-26A dense outdoor procession of women in saris moves along a street, most carrying silver pots (kumbhas) topped with coconuts wrapped in leaves and white flowers. Women in white, red, orange, yellow and teal saris and a man in white shirt and cap walk among them; a uniformed officer stands at the back. Garlands and bangles are visible. Many participants carry pots on their heads or hands.2014-06-29 +1 copiesA street procession in a narrow village lane lined with banana plants and a colourful painted house. A woman in a white cream-bordered sari and red blouse carries a brass kalasha-style pot wrapped in golden netting and topped with a bunch of flowers and greenery on a silver tray. Behind her, two older women in white saris with gold borders hold garlands of white flowers and a silver plate. A drummer in white dhoti and a red-and-gold decorated drum leads from the left, a uniformed police officer stands near the centre, and a man in white with a rudraksha-style mala stands in the background. Several onlookers watch from doorways.2014-07-04 +1 copiesDecember 28 20092009-12-28Outdoor photo of a line of women devotees standing on a paved path beside a white building, with a large tree and parked motorbikes behind them. The woman at left in a cream and gold saree holds a tray with flowers and a small lamp. The second woman wears a cream saree with gold border, a red-orange flower garland and gold jewellery. The third wears a white saree with blue-striped border and a red shawl, holding a bouquet of white and red flowers. The fourth wears a white outfit, glasses and a red shawl, holding a small orange bag. At right a woman in white clothes and a pendant necklace stands with hands folded. The scene suggests a pada puja offering line, though no a person appears in the image.2014-06-26Night photograph of a devotional procession along a path strewn with flower petals beside trees and a low building. At left, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead mala walks at the front. Behind him, several women in white saris with gold borders carry offerings: one holds a large round tray of red and white flowers with green leaves, others carry brass or wicker-wrapped pots with flowers and banana leaves. A woman in a teal-green blouse and white shawl carries a pot with pink flowers at right. A drummer in white dhoti and shirt plays a red-and-black drum at far right. Bright light flares at the upper left. Appears to be a pada puja or procession with pot offerings.2014-07-01June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copies