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A procession on a dirt path under trees, with ornate umbrellas and banners in red, orange and gold carried above a group of men and some children. Several men wear white shirts and white dhotis; in the centre a man in white with an orange-and-white shawl holds a tray of offerings, and nearby a man in an orange robe with a garland walks. Men on the right play long wind instruments, and blue and white pennant strings hang from the trees. A chain-link fence and a blue tent are visible in the background.

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December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesA festival procession moves along a dirt road past flowering trees under a clear sky. Men and some women in white dhotis, mundus and white shirts walk in lines, several carrying large colourful parasol-style canopies with red, orange, green and yellow panels and fringed borders. Some participants wear saffron-orange shawls. One man on the left plays a long horn-style wind instrument, and a drummer carries a drum. Small orange-and-yellow banners are held aloft at the front. Sparse dry scrub and a low wall with blue tarpaulins appear in the background.2006-12-30December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a procession on a dusty dirt road under a hazy sky, with leafy trees and a low building at the edge. Several large colourful canopy umbrellas with orange, green and blue panels are carried above the group. Men in white dhotis and white shirts walk at the front, one carrying a tall orange banner on a pole, and two men beat drums. Behind them, many men and women in white and saffron-coloured clothes walk in a long line, some holding flowers. The scene depicts a ritual street procession.2006-12-30Outdoor procession on a dusty dirt path beside flowering trees. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in front, some carrying colourful striped umbrellas with blue and orange panels and tassels. Behind them, men and women in white and saffron-orange clothes follow, with one person holding a large red and yellow ceremonial fan. A woman in white carries a small brass tray. Clear sky and low scrub mark the setting.2006-12-30December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 30 20072007-12-30A photograph of a procession on a dirt road in morning light. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a crowd, with several umbrellas in bright patterned fabrics with fringed edges, including orange, yellow and red-and-blue designs, carried above the group. Orange flags are held aloft on the left. A few women in orange and white saris walk among the men. Single-storey white buildings and a utility pole stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2007-12-22December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor procession on a dusty unpaved road with a vehicle in the background. Musicians lead in front: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti blows a long wind instrument (nadaswaram-style), while a drummer in white dhoti plays a barrel drum; another drummer in a teal shirt and a young man in a yellow shirt carry drums and a second wind instrument. Behind them, a line of devotees in white and yellow garments walks under large colourful ornate umbrellas with gold fringe. Several men in saffron/orange robes and a woman in a white sari with garlands walk near the centre, one holding a floral garland, another with a staff. Two dozen or more people are visible, with the crowd extending into the background.2009-12-23A festival procession moves along a dusty dirt path under bright sun. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, several wearing yellow or orange shawls, carry tall decorated parasols and ceremonial umbrellas in red, yellow, green and blue with embroidered motifs and fringed tassels. A man in the centre wears orange robes and a long flower garland. Drummers with drums stand to the right, and a cameraman films the scene. Some devotees carry long poles and orange flags.2008-12-23 +1 copies