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February 12 20132013-02-12November 11 20102010-11-11Night photo of a pada yatra procession walking barefoot along a dark road. Several men in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls carry ornate gold-and-embroidered parasol-style umbrellas on poles, plus a red and multicoloured umbrella and an orange flag. One man in a yellow shawl and white clothes walks at the front, while another kneels at the road to lift a small black speaker box. A lit sign glows at the left edge and a few onlookers stand at the roadside.2008-08-07A night-time photograph of a crowd walking along an unpaved dirt road in procession. A bald, shirtless man in a white dhoti with an orange-red cloth over his shoulder walks in front, carrying a red cloth bundle. Behind him, a figure in orange robes with a long wooden staff topped by a decorated banner leads the group. Many devotees in white dhotis and sarees, some with yellow shawls and orange-red sashes, follow closely. A trident-like staff is visible among the marchers. The background is dark, lit only by scattered lights.2010-11-11February 10 20132013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12Night procession on a road with a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and red-gold sashes, arms raised in celebration. In the centre a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a red waist cloth raises his right hand high. Nearby people carry red and orange flags and a small decorated palanquin with gold and orange fabric. Someone in an orange cloth stands at the edge, and a bead mala is visible at the bottom right. Dark background with lit stalls and tall trees.2015-09-15A night procession in a dark outdoor setting, with many people in white dhotis and gold-bordered white shawls, some wearing red and orange cloths, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Several red and orange triangular flags on poles are raised above the crowd, and a small palanquin or ornate box is carried in the centre. A man with a shaved head in a white garment and red cloth is near the middle, and two women in white saris with gold borders stand at the right. Electric lights glimmer in the background and a banner is visible at the upper right.2015-09-15December 17 20112011-12-17A dusk procession on a paved road at a Kumbh Mela-style pilgrimage site, with streetlights glowing in the background. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a white-and-gold garland walks ahead of the group, glancing sideways. Behind him, many devotees in white dhotis and red-and-white cloths carry orange flags, and several men have white-painted faces and bare torsos with red-orange garments and rudraksha malas. A red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella and tall decorated banners rise above the crowd. Several people are barefoot, in keeping with the procession's ritual walking.2013-02-10A night-time procession moves along a paved open-air path between metal frame structures. Devotees in white clothes line both sides, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. Several men in white dhotis carry ornate multicoloured umbrellas and a lit torch. Men wear orange shawls over white. A woman in a red and gold sari and a woman in a cream sari stand near the front, and a woman holds a small child in a blue top. Drummers and trumpet players walk within the group. Ceremonial parasols and a decorated standard are carried through the crowd. No candidate for a person is clearly identifiable from appearance in this photograph.2006-12-23October 28 20062006-10-28