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Outdoor procession on a sandy path lined with a woven mat and blue border. A central barefoot man in orange-ochre robes with a gold-bordered dhoti, wearing a thick garland of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, a gold necklace and a white vertical tilak, walks forward smiling with eyes lowered. An attendant behind him in a saffron-orange robe holds a large red and multicoloured tasselled umbrella over him. On the left, a woman in an orange sari carries a silver bowl of leaves and flowers on a tray, and another carries a yellow-and-red embroidered standard on a pole. Another orange-robed attendant walks at the right edge holding sandals. Small white and red shrines stand in the background among trees. a person in the centre, identified by the garland, gold necklaces and orange robes with ceremonial attendants.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20132013-01-06 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20132013-01-06 +1 copiesJuly 19 20162016-07-19A procession walks along a paved garden path lined with orange marigolds and rustic wooden fencing under shade trees. At the centre, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold trim wears a long red-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a tilak on his forehead, walking barefoot beneath a multicoloured ceremonial parasol topped with a trident-like finial. Flanking him, men in saffron-orange robes wear rudraksha malas; the one on the left carries a silver tray of offerings and the one on the right walks with hands folded. A figure in a white robe with a staff follows behind. Another rudraksha-wearing man in saffron carries a staff and walks at the front right. Ritual procession with umbrella and offering tray.2009-01-01May 27 20122012-05-27Outdoor procession on a sandy path lined with a blue-edged white cloth. A central figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered silk garment wears a thick pink and yellow garland, layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi with white vibhuti on the forehead. Above him an ornate pink umbrella with multicoloured tassels is held by a shaved-headed attendant in rust-red robes and a rudraksha mala. Another attendant in matching red-brown robes walks beside him, and a decorated flag appears in the background among green trees. Three people are visible, with orange-clad figures partly at the left edge.2015-04-21A photograph of a procession on a dirt path under trees. A central figure with long dark hair, a white and red tilak on the forehead, and a thick garland of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers and green leaves walks forward, wearing ornate gold necklaces and an orange-brown cloth. Behind and beside him, several men in orange-brown dhotis with gold-bordered cloths and gold chains carry brass trays of flowers, with shaved heads and white forehead markings. A potted plant and a pot of flowers sit at right, and the foreground includes leafy greenery and a white vessel with marigolds.2013-01-06 +1 copiesA procession of devotees in saffron and orange robes moves across a paved courtyard beside a red-and-gold shrine with garland decorations. Two large ornate parasols are carried above the group. A man in the centre foreground wears a dark red-and-maroon shawl, a black ceremonial turban and a long red flower garland, and walks with his hands joined in front of him. Behind him, a man carries a small blue-and-white bundle with a white flower garland, and several people wear rudraksha malas and white or orange cloths. Palm trees and foliage surround the courtyard, and a green-and-red tiled canopy stands at the right edge.2016-03-01 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20132013-01-06 +1 copiesApril 21 20152015-04-21