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A procession winds along a dirt path lined with palm and coconut trees under a bright sky. At the center, a man with long dark swept-back hair wears a saffron-orange robe, a white flower garland and an orange shawl, walking barefoot in front of a red and multicolored canopy umbrella. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls, walk alongside, and a drummer in a red checked shirt and white dhoti plays a large drum at the right edge. A younger man in a black graphic t-shirt holds a drum on the right. The mood is a ceremonial walk.

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A photograph of a procession on a dirt path lined with palm and coconut trees under a blue sky. At the centre, a man in an orange saffron robe with a yellow-and-white flower garland walks with long dark hair, while a red and multicoloured parasol is held above him by a man in white. Around him, many men wear white dhotis and shirts with orange or saffron shawls over their shoulders. On the right, a man in a red-and-white checked shirt and white dhoti with an orange waist cloth plays a hand cymbal. A bearded man in white stands among the group. a person cues: the central figure in saffron with long swept-back hair and a ceremonial garland, walking at the front of the procession.2006-12-23A procession walks along a dirt path lined with coconut palms and leafy trees. At the centre, a man in an orange robe with a long gold necklace walks beneath a striped red and white umbrella carried on a pole. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing orange shawls, walk in the procession. In the foreground, four drummers carry drums slung on straps; they wear dhotis, shirts and some have sacred ash marks on their foreheads. The scene is an outdoor ritual procession under a bright sky.2006-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees under a canopy. In the centre, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron shawl and a heavy gold ceremonial necklace with a large pendant, walking forward. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and a woman in orange walks behind. A canopy above is red and multicoloured with tassels. An older man in white and a young child in a red and blue top walk at right. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in orange with long hair and gold necklace.2006-12-23A procession on a dirt path through palm and tropical trees. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a heavy white-and-gold garland, walks beneath a colourful multi-panelled canopy with tassels, held on a long pole. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts, some with orange shawls over their shoulders, walk in step; the foremost man in white holds his hands together in front of his chest. Devotees in white and orange surround the group on both sides.2006-12-23February 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a village procession along a dirt path lined with palm trees. In the foreground, drummers play large barrel drums with red trim; one man in a blue checked shirt and white dhoti holds a drum on a strap, and a boy in a plaid shirt beats another drum. Behind them, men in white dhotis and white shirts wear orange shawls and rudraksha malas, and a man in a white shirt and dhoti at centre-right wears an orange shawl and a gold chain. A colourful decorated umbrella canopy with red, green and yellow panels is carried above the group, and a few women in blue saris and orange shawls walk among the devotees. Many more participants follow in the background.2006-12-23A procession walks along a dirt path lined with palm and tall trees. A central figure in orange robes wears a garland of white and orange flowers and carries a walking staff. Behind them, a man in white holds a framed portrait of a smiling figure with long hair, and a woman in white clothing walks with hands pressed together in greeting. Others in white dhotis and orange shawls follow, and a striped umbrella and an orange flag are carried above the group.2007-02-24A procession walks along a dirt path shaded by palm and tall trees. Two drummers lead in front, one in a blue shirt and white dhoti carrying a drum with red straps, the other in a dark shirt and patterned wrap. Behind them a row of devotees follows: a woman in an orange saffron sari with a bead necklace, several men in white kurtas and dhotis, an orange shawl draped over one man's shoulders, and children in white. A decorated multicolored canopy umbrella is carried above the group, and the crowd stretches back along the path.2006-12-23October 06 20062006-10-06 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt path lined with coconut palms. A large ornate red, green and gold parasol with fringed edges is carried on a long pole at left. Devotees wear white clothes with orange shawls draped over their shoulders. A man in front wears white and holds his hands together in front of him. Behind him, a woman wears an orange shawl, and further back a man wears an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. A boy in white with glasses walks near the front. Others follow in the background among trees and bamboo poles with orange flags.2006-12-23Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees. A person in an orange saffron robe with a long white-and-pink flower garland and a walking stick leads, with long dark hair and bare feet. Behind, a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala carries a wooden paduka sandal platform on his head, and another man holds a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with tassels. A woman in white sari folds her hands in anjali. An orange flag and other white-clad devotees follow; a child in pink walks at left. This is a paduka yatra, a procession of holy sandals.2007-02-24Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and banana plants under a bright sky. A central figure in an orange robe with a long dark beard and a red-orange garland walks in the middle, with a distinctive long swept-back hair and rudraksha-style beads visible in a person candidate appearance, though the figure is at a distance. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow or orange shawls walk, several wearing lanyards and name badges. An ornate multicoloured canopy umbrella and a trident-topped pole stand behind the group, with a bundle of flags near the back. Several saffron-clad sannyasis walk alongside. Two people walk at the front carrying a tray and items.2010-01-02 +1 copies