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January 02 2012

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A photograph of a walking procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a blue sky with clouds. At the centre, a person in orange robes wears a long garland of white flowers and red and yellow blooms draped around the neck. Around them, several men in saffron and orange robes walk with rudraksha malas, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti walks in front. Men in white dhotis and a figure holding a staff are also present, with an orange flag visible in the background near a vehicle.2012-01-02Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with green trees. A central figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl wears a long garland of white, red and orange flowers and a yellow marigold garland, waving to the crowd. He has long dark hair and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis and saffron-clad sannyasis with shaved heads and orange robes walk alongside. A bald man in front wears a white shirt with horizontal tilak markings on his forehead. A woman in a red sari at right holds a brass pot with flowers. Green foliage and a cloudy sky frame the scene.2013-06-23 +2 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesJuly 03 20122012-07-03December 29 20102010-12-29A procession on a dirt path walks past a canopy and purple tent. A central man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron wrap, a large floral garland of white flowers and green leaves, and ornate gold necklaces. Men around him wear orange or white dhotis with gold borders, gold neck chains, bare chests, and white tilak marks on their foreheads. Bare-footed devotees walk alongside, one holding a long pole. a person's appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron wrap, garland, ornate gold necklaces) are visible on the central figure, who is walking in procession among devotees.2010-12-29June 23 20142014-06-23 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and festive bunting. A central figure in a white dhoti and shawl with gold border wears a red flower garland, gold chains and a long dark hair, hands pressed together in greeting. Around him, saffron-robed sannyasis in orange cloth carry a golden trident and gold chains, and a man in white shirt and dhoti holds a long staff. A younger man in a red kurta with orange shawl walks at right. Crowd members stand in the background under a blue-and-white canopy. Procession with trident, garlands and saffron robes.2009-01-01April 19 20082008-04-19Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a striped festival canopy and bunting overhead. A central man with long dark hair and a painted forehead wears a saffron-orange dhoti and a thick garland of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers, smiling and raising both palms in greeting. Around him, men in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas and white-clad devotees in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls walk alongside, some with hands folded. Banana plants, a parked white vehicle and a hoarding with portrait photographs stand behind the crowd.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29A procession on a dirt road passes under strings of colourful flags and pink bougainvillea. In the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-red saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and a long garland of white flowers with green and red accents. Ceremonial gold pendant necklaces and rudraksha malas are visible. On the right, a young priest in orange dhoti and gold-bordered cloth carries a silver vessel with greenery on his palms. Men in white shirts and white dhotis walk alongside, one carrying a long wooden pole. Crowd members stand behind in a rural setting with trees.2012-06-03