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A procession on a dirt path led by young men in white shirts and white dhotis carrying tall silver ceremonial staffs with ornamental finials. Behind them, a row of devotees holds decorated parasols in orange, red and blue with embroidered panels and gold tassels. A woman in a maroon sari carries a brass kalasha topped with a green leaf and red flowers, and a bearded man in white with a rudraksha mala walks beside her. A man in an orange shawl and white dhoti leads the line in the center, with dry grass, trees and a tent frame in the background.

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A 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.2006-12-26A procession walks along a dirt path outdoors under bright daylight. In the foreground a young man in white shirt and white dhoti carries a tall silver staff topped with bells and a ornate finial. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and shirts carry umbrella-like canopies with red, orange and green fabric, decorated with gold trim and a blue bird emblem. At the centre, a saffron-robed figure wearing a white and orange flower garland walks among the group. A woman in a maroon sari holds a basket of flowers and red blossoms in front of her. Tents and a pale metal frame structure stand in the background among trees.2006-12-26A procession walks along a dirt path on a dry, sunny day past scrub bushes and trees. At the front, a young man in white clothes carries a tall silver trident-topped staff. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls and a woman in a maroon sari holding a flower offering walk among ornate colourful umbrellas with orange and green fringed canopies carried on poles. A man in white on the right carries a silver staff with a garland around his neck. Simple ashram-style procession with ritual umbrellas and staffs, followed by devotees.2006-12-26A procession of devotees walks along a dusty dirt path under a hazy sky. Several colourful ceremonial umbrellas with orange and red fringed canopies, decorated with blue and gold motifs, are carried on long poles. A woman in a maroon sari carries a brass tray of flowers and offerings at the centre. Men in white shirts and dhotis and others in saffron/orange shawls walk beside her; a bearded man in white at right holds a pole. Trees and a construction structure stand in the background.2006-12-26A photograph of a procession on a dirt path outdoors. Several bearers in white shirts and white dhotis hold large ornate umbrellas with orange, red and yellow canopies, fringed tassels and embroidered bird-emblem motifs. At centre, a figure in an orange robe and a white flower garland walks barefoot, with a dark-haired head and beard. Beside them, a woman in a maroon sari carries a brass vessel decorated with green leaves and red flowers. Behind, more white-clad devotees and a bearded man in white follow, with a construction structure visible at right.2006-12-26A 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.2006-12-26A photograph of a ceremonial procession on a dirt path through dry grass and trees. Two young men in white dhotis and shirts carry silver tridents, one on the left and one on the right, with orange, yellow and multicoloured embroidered parasols held aloft behind them. In the centre, a woman in a maroon sari carries a brass tray of flowers, and a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl walks nearby, followed by other devotees in white and orange clothing. Simple structures and a tent frame are visible on the right. Several people are visible in the procession.2006-12-26A procession on a dusty dirt path moves past trees and parked vehicles. Four ornate umbrellas with bright multicoloured canopies, gold tassels and emblem-embroidered borders are carried on tall silver staffs by men in white shirts and white dhotis. In the centre, a woman in a maroon sari carries a brass or silver tray of flowers and offerings. Several devotees wear saffron shawls and rudraksha or beaded malas. Two men in front bear ceremonial silver staffs, and a boy in a red checked shirt with an ID badge stands at the lower right. Some people in the background wear white and saffron. The scene suggests a ritual or festival procession.2006-12-26A procession on a dirt path between buildings, with several people carrying a long line of multicoloured umbrellas with red, green and orange panels and tasselled fringes. In the centre, a man in an orange robe with a white flower garland and a red-and-white floral necklace walks barefoot, with long dark hair, and appears to be a person by his long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial clothing and garland. Around him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk, and a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a green and white bundle. On the left, a woman in a dark red sari with a gold border carries a silver vessel topped with flowers and greenery.2006-12-26A procession moves along a dirt path lined with trees and dry scrub in bright daylight. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis carry large ornate parasols with multicoloured panels, gold finials and fringed edges, decorated with bird and floral motifs. A woman in a maroon sari carries a brass tray with a green leaf arrangement and garlands. Men in saffron-orange robes and garlands walk among them, and a tall silver staff is held at the left edge. The crowd of devotees extends down the road behind the group.2006-12-26A photograph of a procession on a dirt path outdoors under a hazy sky with trees behind. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis hold long wooden poles that support colourful decorated parasols with red, orange, green and blue panels and tassels. At the centre, a woman in a maroon sari with a pendant necklace and gold bangles carries a brass pot topped with green leaves and red and white flowers. A man in the centre wears an orange shawl over a white kurta and dhoti and a beaded mala around his neck. Behind them more people in white walk along the path, and a metal structure stands in the distance.2006-12-26Outdoor procession on a dirt path with a tiled-roof building behind. Several men and women in white traditional clothing carry ornate multicoloured parasols with gold fringe and bird motifs. In the centre, a woman in a white sari with red border carries a silver vessel with a green leafy sprig, walking beside a person in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded necklace of orange-yellow beads, who has long dark hair and appears to be a sannyasi in procession. Men in white dhotis and shirts and women in white saris walk behind, some wearing rudraksha-style necklaces.2006-07-11