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April 19 20082008-04-19April 19 20082008-04-19April 19 20082008-04-19April 19 20082008-04-19A procession walks along a dusty dirt path under several tall, ornate parasols in orange, red and green with blue and gold embroidery, the parasols carried by men in white shirts and white dhotis. At the centre, a woman in a saffron-orange sari wears a white and orange flower garland and walks barefoot in front of the group. Beside her, a woman in a maroon sari carries a silver vessel with green leaves and red flowers. Other men in white follow, some wearing orange scarves and rudraksha malas. Tents and a structure stand in the background under a pale sky.2006-12-26April 19 20082008-04-19A procession on a dirt road walks past banana plants and a low building under a dusky sky. Four ornate, colourful parasols with floral and peacock-motif panels lead the group. Men in white dhotis with yellow shawls carry a brass vessel and a long staff. At centre, a figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold chain walks barefoot. Behind, a bald man in a red-orange cloth with gold necklaces holds a tray, and a bearded man in orange robes walks at right beside a man in white with a rudraksha mala and yellow sash. A woman in white with a headscarf walks among them, and a trident is visible in the background.2010-01-02A procession moves along a paved road in bright daylight. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban wears a long flower garland and walks with his hands folded in front of him, flanked by men in saffron shawls. Ahead, a woman in a white sari with gold border carries a brass tray of flowers and a kalasha on her head. Several men in white dhotis and shirts hold ornate umbrellas with colourful fringed canopies, and one man carries a tall gold staff. Trees and a low wall line the roadside.2007-02-06A procession on a dirt path outdoors. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts carry tall silver-handled poles supporting ornate orange and multicoloured umbrellas with triangular emblems and floral trim. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe wears a white garland and walks barefoot, with a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Beside him, a woman in a maroon sari carries a metal vessel with flowers. Boys and men in white flank the group, and a metal structure stands in the background.2006-12-26July 11 20062006-07-11December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt path outdoors under a cloudy sky, with green trees behind. A barefoot figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and red flower garland walks at the centre, smiling, with long dark hair swept back. Men and women in white dhotis, mundus and saris carry long ceremonial staves, a silver trident (trishul) and orange and multicoloured decorated umbrellas and banners, including a decorated red canopy. Several people wear orange shawls. Identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-11-11