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A photograph of a procession climbing a red-painted concrete staircase under a corrugated metal roof beneath green trees. Two shaven-headed men in white dhotis and white kurtas carry large yellow fan-shaped ceremonial umbrellas with floral and blue emblem designs on their poles, one at the front left and one at the front right. Behind them, several saffron-robed monastics in orange cloth walk up the steps, some with orange shawls and rudraksha malas. A woman in a yellow and black polka-dot dress stands at the left edge beside a small child in a pink shirt. Orange flags hang from the metal frame, and the dark rock wall on the right is marked with white painted lines and lettering.

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A photograph of a procession climbing a set of steps through green trees. In the centre, a man in an orange turban and orange robe walks beneath a multicoloured fringed umbrella, with garlands around his neck. Ahead, a bald man in an orange robe walks up the steps, and several other people in orange robes, white shirts and dark trousers follow. A woman in a yellow-green and black polka-dot saree stands at left, and children are among the crowd. The steps are painted red and blue, a red post stands at right, and orange flags hang from poles, with white and red painted markings on the rock wall.2010-09-04Outdoor photo of a procession descending a red-painted stone staircase under dense green trees. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes walk toward the camera; the man on the right wears a long saffron shawl with red border, a gold pendant on a beaded necklace, and short dark hair. Beside him, a bald man in saffron robes wears a beaded necklace with a small tassel. Behind them, more saffron-clad monastics and white-clad attendants walk, with two red-and-multicolored umbrellas held over a central group. On the left, a woman in a yellow and black polka-dot sari holds a small child in a pink top, and orange flags hang from a metal frame at the top of the steps.2010-09-04 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a procession descending a set of red and white painted concrete steps beneath a canopy of green trees. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange robe with a saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala walks down the steps, followed by another sannyasi in orange robes. A man in a crisp white shirt and dark trousers stands beside the steps. Behind them, a figure in orange with a saffron turban and a yellow garland walks among a group of devotees, one holding a red and orange umbrella. A woman in a black and yellow patterned dress and a child stand at left, and a man in a white shirt with a dark shoulder bag stands at the far left. Orange flags hang from a metal frame at the top of the staircase. The people visible total about 15.2010-09-04 +1 copiesA 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 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.2010-09-04A photograph of a procession climbing a staircase with red-and-blue painted steps under a corrugated metal roof, flanked by trees and large rocks. Two ceremonial standards with ornate gold-and-red teardrop-shaped canopies, each bearing a blue emblem, are carried by men in white. In front, a man in white dhoti and bare feet walks ahead, and a man in white shirt and grey trousers holds a pole. Further up the steps, figures in white and saffron-orange clothing move beside a saffron umbrella-like canopy. Along the sides, devotees including women in blue, yellow, and orange saris and a man in a blue shirt watch and stand close to the path.2010-09-04A photograph of a procession on a dirt path between green shrubs and a fence. Two men in white dhotis carry ornate gold-and-red ceremonial umbrella-style standards on long poles. In the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe holds a small deity murti with flower garlands, while another saffron-robed sannyasi walks beside him. Men in white and yellow shawls follow, along with two young boys in casual clothes. A red and yellow decorated canopy and orange flags appear in the background, with a white building and a green roof visible on the right.2008-08-07A crowd walks along a shaded, tree-lined path in a rocky hilly area during a procession. Two men in front hold up tall poles topped with gold-fringed, embroidered umbrella-like canopies in red, blue and yellow with floral motifs. Around them are men in white shirts and white dhotis, some shaved-headed, one wearing a yellow scarf, and a man in an orange cloth near the centre. A uniformed officer in khaki and a man with a video camera on a shoulder rig are visible among the people. Several more umbrellas are visible further back along the path.2010-09-04FEB-2007-01A procession on a rocky hillside path in Tamil Nadu. In the left foreground a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long white and red flower garland walks barefoot, long dark hair swept back, and appears to be the central honoured figure. Behind him, men in white dhotis with orange shawls carry tall poles topped by ornate red, orange and gold embroidered canopies and umbrellas with tassels. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold bangles carries a silver tray of yellow flowers and a large green leaf in the right foreground. Green scrub and grey boulders fill the background under an overcast sky.2008-11-11December 23 20082008-12-23February 03 20102010-02-03