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A procession moves along a grassy path under a open-sided shelter with a corrugated roof. At centre, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and walks barefoot, smiling. Men in white shirts and white dhotis carry long poles supporting a red, orange and green embroidered canopy with animal motifs. On the left, a woman in a white sari with gold border carries a silver vessel holding green leaves and yellow flowers. Other devotees in white and saffron follow behind, with children watching at the right edge.

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November 20 20062006-11-20November 11 20062006-11-11A procession outdoors on a dirt path. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl and a red-brown border carries a polished silver kalasha with a coconut and green mango leaves on a silver tray, with red petals scattered on it. Behind her a man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl wears a long red and white flower garland and a gold necklace, his arms raised, while another man in orange robes holds a tall golden staff topped with a trident. Several men in orange and white stand behind, and a large decorated umbrella with a painted floral canopy and fringe shades the procession. The scene suggests a ritual procession, possibly a puja or ratha-related offering. A candidate with long swept-back hair, garland, gold necklace and white-gold garment is visible; the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2009-01-01November 20 20062006-11-20A procession on a dirt path lined with palm and leafy trees. A large yellow umbrella with multicoloured fringed trim, decorated with a red and black floral motif, is held above a figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland, walking barefoot with hands folded. Around him, men and boys in white dhotis and yellow shawls walk in the procession, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl carries a tray of flowers at right. Smaller coloured umbrellas are visible further back.2007-07-29A street procession on a dirt road under trees. In the foreground a young man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala holds a long wooden pole of a large yellow and red embroidered parasol. Behind him, a central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a white and red flower garland and gold beaded necklaces, flanked by saffron-robed attendants carrying parasols and staffs. Other participants in white and orange walk alongside, with orange flags and colourful umbrellas overhead and onlookers in the background. a person appears as the central saffron-robed figure, identified by long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and saffron clothing, shown in procession.2008-12-28A procession passes under a long red and multicolour canopy embroidered with a Shivalinga, seated bulls and fish-like motifs. A central man in a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with a white garland and rudraksha mala, stands between two colourful umbrellas. Around him, men and women in plain white kurtas and dhotis hold orange flags and umbrella poles, several wearing rudraksha malas.2005-01-01November 11 20062006-11-11Outdoor procession on a dirt path in the evening, with two ornate multicoloured canopy umbrellas raised on long gold-tipped poles. At centre, a woman in an orange-gold silk sari wears a long white and red flower garland and smiles while raising one arm. Around her, men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, several with long beards, gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, stand with hands folded in reverence. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry the poles. At right, a woman in a white and gold sari holds a brass tray with a jar and flowers. Visible people: about ten to twelve.2008-01-01A Guru Poornima procession walks along a dirt path lined with palm and tropical trees. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe, with hands pressed together in greeting, wears a long white garland of flowers and walks beneath a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with a yellow canopy and fringed tassels. Several other ceremonial umbrellas are visible behind. Around him, men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls and women in white saris with orange shawls walk in the procession. A woman in front carries a tray of flowers, and attendants hold long staffs. The scene reads as a devotional ritual procession.2007-07-29A festival procession on a dirt path through green trees during Guru Poornima celebrations. A tall figure in orange robes with a long white flower garland walks at the center, with an orange shawl and rudraksha-style mala visible on a man in front. Multicoloured fringed canopy umbrellas with a yellow centerpiece, and white-clad devotees with orange sashes, carry the procession. A cameraman with a video camera stands at right. Several people in white dhotis and orange scarves walk alongside, some carrying a ceremonial brass or silver pot and a flower-decorated tray.2007-07-29November 11 20062006-11-11