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A large outdoor procession moves along a roadside crowded with onlookers. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala gestures with one raised hand, and beside him a man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands near a pale-skinned bearded man in a white robe and orange head wrap. Several men in white and saffron walk behind ornate multicoloured parasols decorated with floral and paisley motifs, and orange flags with a blue emblem wave above the crowd. Many more people fill the background, with shops and a banner visible at the far right.

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January 12 20092009-01-12A street procession in daylight with a central figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala walking barefoot between two rows of followers. Above them are several ornate umbrellas with blue, green and gold panels, white-dot motifs and fringed edges, carried on tall poles. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts with orange shawls, and some carry orange flags. A pennant with a red border and floral emblem is held up at left. Vehicles and onlookers line the road behind. The central figure's face is not described and the presence of a specific person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the figure is described by role as a sannyasi-garbed procession leader.2008-08-01Outdoor street procession with many devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, carrying orange flags on poles and a drum. Four large umbrellas with colourful patterned canopies and gold trim, decorated with a white bird emblem, shade the marchers. A saffron-robed figure with a long rudraksha mala walks barefoot near the centre, while others dance and sing. Trees and a parked bus line the road behind them.2008-08-01Outdoor procession on a tree-lined road with many people walking in white and saffron-orange clothing. Several decorative ceremonial umbrellas with multicoloured canopies, tassels and embroidered panels are carried above the group, along with orange flags. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot, and nearby a man in orange robes and a saffron shawl carries a small brass vessel. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls, and women in colourful saris, follow alongside. Trees and a corrugated roof line the road.2008-08-01Outdoor street procession on a paved road lined with people. Large lilac and pink parasol-style canopies with red-and-gold lotus motifs and fringed edges are carried on long poles at the top of the frame. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style mala walks barefoot beside a bell-carrying attendant in orange. In the centre, a man in a white kurta with a dark cord around his neck holds a pole of a parasol. To the right, a figure in orange with a saffron turban, a long gold-beaded necklace and sandals walks alongside white-clad devotees, one holding a pole and a woman in a white sari. Behind them, an ornate banner and orange flags line the procession route, with a white truck on the left and shops with signs in the background.2005-12-31January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A street procession moves along a coastal road under a clear blue sky. In the centre, a figure in orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and an orange head wrap walks among several saffron-robed sannyasis. Two ornate multicoloured parasols with gold finials and fringe rise above the crowd, and orange flags are carried at the front and sides. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, some holding yellow bundles, and a drummer in a beige shirt plays at the lower right. Vehicles, a roadside shrine and a tree line the street behind the marchers.2009-01-12Outdoor procession crowded with devotees on a dirt path. Several saffron-orange flags on tall poles are carried high, and multicoloured umbrellas with tasselled edges and blue and white emblems shade the procession. A figure in the centre wears orange robes with a garland and a rudraksha mala, flanked by others in orange and red attire. Many people in white dhotis and kurtas wear lanyards, and a man in a light blue shirt stands at the right edge. A large green leaf-shaped canopy overlays the lower right. Hindu procession, ratha-style festival scene.2008-12-30A large outdoor procession moves down a dusty village road in Tamil Nadu, led by devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls carrying colourful striped umbrellas with gold-trimmed yellow and red borders. A tall man in an orange turban and long orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks near the centre, flanked by younger men in saffron clothes with marigold garlands. Men in bare chests and white vests carry drums and flags, and an orange flag streams in the foreground. Dozens of participants fill the frame, many waving and smiling as they walk in this pilgrimage procession.2009-01-12Outdoor procession on a paved road lined with a large crowd. Three large colourful umbrellas (yellow, red, green and blue with star and emblem motifs) are held aloft by men in white dhotis. Several sannyasis in saffron and orange robes walk at the front, one in a deep orange wrap with a bare head, another wearing an orange turban and carrying a yellow booklet. A man in a white shawl and orange turban walks in front, and a bearded sadhu in a white robe holds a yellow pamphlet. An orange flag with a blue emblem is raised at the right. Behind them men in white shirts and dhotis press forward, and market stalls with hanging cloth stand at the back under blue tarpaulin, making this a rath yatra style walking procession.2009-01-12Outdoor procession on a village road lined with palm trees. Several colourful striped parasols with tassels and emblems are carried on tall poles above the crowd. Many devotees wear orange and saffron robes, and others wear white. A young man in front has long curly hair and a gold beaded necklace and is dressed in orange. Behind him a man in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala walks among the marchers, and a woman in orange holds a rudraksha mala. Orange flags with blue emblems are raised by the crowd, and the scene is a ratha-style pilgrimage walk.2009-01-12