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A photograph of a shaded concrete path winding through green trees during a procession. Several decorated umbrellas or canopies with coloured fringes and painted emblems are carried at the far end, under which a figure in orange robes walks. Nearby, a monk in orange and a man in white walk in the procession. Onlookers line both sides of the path: a man in a white shirt on the right, a man in a red shirt and jeans in the centre, a man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl and a garland of flowers in his hand on the left, and women in saffron and yellow saris and young children, some carried on hips. A child in a light blue shirt holds an orange balloon.

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A photograph of an outdoor procession on a stone-paved path shaded by trees. In the foreground, two men in white dhotis and white shirts carry tall yellow-and-red ceremonial standards with a dove-like emblem and floral borders, one standard held high at left. Behind them a crowd walks along the path, including a woman in an orange sari, a man in a red shirt raising one arm, several men in white, a few people in orange and saffron clothing, and children. A decorative multicoloured umbrella is visible at right. Several people are in orange or saffron garments, and a man in a white shirt wears a saffron garland. Green foliage and hanging cords fill the background.2010-09-04A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with trees and bamboo. At the centre, a man in a long cream kurta walks in front, with a young man in orange cloth wearing a white flower garland and orange-bead necklaces beside him. A multicoloured fringed parasol is held above the group, and a trident stands on the right. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange-robed devotees follow, with several women in orange and white saris. A young woman in pink kneels with palms pressed together at lower right. Two people hold a fan and a metal ceremonial item at left.2011-01-01A photograph of a procession climbing a shaded forest path on stone steps, lined with a metal railing. Several colourful ceremonial umbrellas or canopies with gold fringe and red, blue and yellow patterns are carried above the crowd. Men in white dhotis and white shirts, some in saffron/orange robes, walk among devotees. A man in a red t-shirt and a man in a white-and-patterned shirt are in the foreground, and a woman in a blue sari stands at left. Dense green trees and a small roofed shelter surround the path.2010-09-04A procession moves along a shaded forest path beneath dense green leaves. At the centre, a man in white dhoti and shirt carries a tall gold-tipped staff supporting a large ornate umbrella with red, gold and blue embroidered panels. Behind him, more colourful umbrellas rise above the crowd, and several men in white and saffron-clad figures walk among devotees. A large crowd of people, many in white, surrounds the procession, with some holding mobile phones and cameras. Rocks and bare tree trunks border the path.2010-09-04Outdoor photo of a crowd walking along a stone path beneath dense green trees. In the centre, two saffron-robed monastics walk together: one wears an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, the other is bald with wire-rimmed glasses and an orange robe. Around them, men in white shirts and trousers, a man in a red t-shirt and jeans, and a woman in a red sari follow. On the right, a colourful umbrella is held above the group. Visible people number about 20 in total, mostly partially seen in the background.2010-09-04Outdoor procession on a tree-lined road with many people walking in white and saffron-orange clothing. Several decorative ceremonial umbrellas with multicoloured canopies, tassels and embroidered panels are carried above the group, along with orange flags. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot, and nearby a man in orange robes and a saffron shawl carries a small brass vessel. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls, and women in colourful saris, follow alongside. Trees and a corrugated roof line the road.2008-08-01A procession moves along a shaded forest path lined with dense green trees and foliage. Two men in white dhotis and shirts, shaved heads and rudraksha malas, carry tall wooden poles topped with ornate red and gold fringed parasol-like canopies decorated with painted yellow flowers and blue motifs. A man in an orange-saffron shirt walks in the middle of the group, and another man in a white shirt walks ahead. Behind them more parasols in red and multicolour are visible. Spectators in casual clothes, including a child in a blue dress, line the path and watch. Market stalls and tents appear in the background.2010-09-04Outdoor procession on a dirt road under a clear sky with trees behind. Two large colourful parasols with blue, red, yellow and white panels and fringed edges are carried over a line of devotees. At the front, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland walks with a sash; the figure's long dark hair and orange clothing are visible but the appearance is not clear enough to identify. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts and women in colourful saris walk together, some carrying small items. A boy in a blue shirt stands at the roadside, and a red-and-yellow ceremonial banner is held aloft near the centre.2008-05-19A procession walks along a muddy dirt path lined with dense green foliage in an ashram setting. At the centre, a figure in an orange robe, orange-saffron turban and a long orange and white garland walks under a multicoloured canopy umbrella with a pennant fringe. Around them, men in white dhotis and white shirts, one in a red shirt and others in striped or grey clothes, accompany the procession, with a bearded man in an orange shawl at the right edge. Bunting and flags hang overhead. The centre figure shows distinctive saffron and garland cues and may be a person, but the appearance is uncertain. Several people are visible.2008-07-27A crowded outdoor procession climbs a shaded forest path between green trees and a rocky hillside. Two ornate ceremonial umbrellas with red, gold and blue embroidered canopies and golden finials are carried above the crowd. Many men in white shirts and dhotis walk closely together, several in saffron and orange robes, one wearing an orange turban. A few women in sarees stand at the right edge. Partly visible behind the umbrellas, a figure in orange may be a sannyasi, but the face is not clear enough to confirm identity. The scene is a dense, moving procession with people pressed shoulder to shoulder.2010-09-04A procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm trees while large ornate parasols in red, orange and white with fringed edges are held overhead. At the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron robe wears a long white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala, walking barefoot-style in sandals beneath a white fringed umbrella. Surrounding men wear white kurtas and dhotis, some with rudraksha malas and a man at right in a white dhoti holds a brass tray of flowers and wears a red and gold shawl.2006-12-29December 25 20072007-12-25