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A procession moves along a dirt path past a pink, red and yellow draped tent-like pavilion, with palm trees and orange flags on bamboo poles at left. In the foreground, a man in an orange shawl and white dhoti walks at the front, with a long-haired figure in an orange robe and white flower garland at right, and a bearded man in white beside him. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and orange shawls follow, with drummers in white at left and women in red and orange saris. Stone-block fire pits or square structures sit in the foreground. A bamboo pole runs across the scene as a barrier.

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A photograph of a procession outdoors under a open-sided canopy of palm fronds and fabric. A line of people walks along a bamboo pole stretched between upright poles, several men in white dhotis and kurtas and others in saffron-orange shawls with rudraksha-style beads, one man in a saffron shawl wearing a white flower garland. Behind them a backdrop of red, pink and yellow draped cloth with saffron and green flags. In the foreground are two square stone-brick fire pits or homa structures built of white bricks, one with a metal lid, and a woman in white at the right edge. Hindu ritual yagna setting.2006-12-26Outdoor photo of a procession walking along a dirt path beside a red, pink and yellow draped tent canopy with palm trees and banana leaves overhead. In the foreground on the right, a figure in saffron/orange robes with a white flower garland and long dark hair walks barefoot; the figure's appearance is consistent with a long-haired saffron-clad presenter, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange shawls and a woman in a red sari walk in line, with a drummer carrying a drum among the group. A brick-lined pit with a wooden lid sits in the lower left foreground.2006-12-26A procession of devotees walks along a dirt path through a palm grove at an outdoor ritual site. In front, a drummer in a white dhoti and an orange-clad drummer play a pair of drums. A line of men follows, most in white dhotis and white shirts, several with orange saffron shawls draped over their shoulders. At the centre, a long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white flower garland around the neck leads the group, carrying a small object. Wooden poles with orange flags mark the path, and a bamboo pole runs across the foreground. Behind them, pink and yellow draped cloth decorates a structure, and a yellow earth-moving vehicle is visible at left beside stacked concrete blocks.2006-12-26Outdoor procession at a temple-style event. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a long white and red flower garland, with a red-and-white cloth tassel hanging from it. Behind him, a line of people in white dhotis and kurtas, several with orange shawls, walks along a dirt path. A drummer with a large drum stands at left. A wooden rail and a palm trunk frame the scene, and a draped pink, red and yellow fabric canopy with banana leaves decorates the background.2006-12-26A procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms and banana leaves. Drummers on the left play drums while men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk alongside a decorated structure draped in pink, red and orange fabric. A woman in an orange sari with a white flower garland walks near the center, and a bearded man in white with an orange shawl leads nearby. Bamboo poles with orange flags line the path. Stacked concrete blocks sit at the lower left. The scene reads as a ritual or festival procession.2006-12-26Outdoor procession on a dirt path in front of a draped temple-style backdrop of red, pink and yellow fabric. In the foreground a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland with red beads, walking with eyes lowered and hands held together at his waist. Behind him several men in white dhotis and saffron shawls walk, one with hands folded in namaskar, and a woman in an orange sari stands at right. A wooden pole and rope fence run along the left, with a stone structure and trees in the background.2006-12-26A photograph of an outdoor ashram gathering under a tin-roofed shelter with palm trees, draped red-and-maroon fabric and a purple tent with white diamond trim behind it. In the foreground a bearded man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left. Centre, a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a white and red flower garland and walks with hands clasped. Beside him an older man in white robes with an orange shawl walks forward. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white, orange and checked shirts, including children and women in white saris, stands among tall pillars and a decorated altar area.2006-12-26Outdoor ritual site with red-and-gold draped tent canopies and banana leaves. In the centre, a figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and a white garland, walks toward a square brick fire pit lined with white stone and woven mats. Behind him, people in white ritual clothes, some with orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads, follow along a dirt path. A woman in a red sari and a girl in a blue dress stand at left. A white plastic chair and a small banner appear at right.2006-12-26Outdoor photograph of a fire ritual at an ashram-style open courtyard under a pink and red draped canopy with palm fronds and bamboo poles. In the foreground a figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white and red flower garland, holding a kalasha-like vessel with a flame behind it. Beside a square pit lined with dark stones, several men and women in white and orange clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, one holding a small brass bell. Behind them a larger crowd of devotees in white, orange and sari attire watches. Stone blocks and a brass lamp sit near the pit. A fire pit with offerings suggests a homa or yagna.2006-12-26Outdoor ritual scene in front of a pink and red draped canopy with palm trees. A man with long, swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland with red blossoms; he holds a brass bell and a small lamp or vessel near a square fire pit lined with white bricks. Behind him, men and women in white dhotis, saris and orange shawls stand with palms pressed together in prayer. Several people in the crowd wear white and orange, and rows of devotees fill the background. Offerings and red flowers rest on the brick platform and a mat in the foreground.2006-12-26Outdoor temple procession in a festival setting under a open pavilion with purple and orange pennant flags strung overhead. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a large white and red flower garland, walking barefoot on sandy ground. Behind him people in white dhotis and saris, several with orange shawls, carry trays and offerings. A tall decorated parasol with red fringe and multicolored umbrellas stand to the right. In the foreground are rows of small oil lamps on the ground, a row of white ritual blocks, a silver bowl, and a table holding fruit, flowers and a metal plate. Devotees with folded hands line the procession.2006-12-29December 25 20062006-12-25