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A photograph of a procession on an asphalt lane in a landscaped setting with eucalyptus trees. A man in a blue t-shirt and dark trousers walks on the right holding up a white flag with a blue emblem, and his shirt has a printed portrait on the back. Ahead, a woman in a cream sari with orange border waves a white flag, and other marchers in blue shirts and white clothes carry white and orange flags. Behind them a float decorated with flowers and garlands moves along, and an orange-and-white canopy is visible on the left.

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A street procession on a paved road lined with trees and shrubs. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a gold border claps her hands while walking. Behind her several people in blue shirts and white dhotis carry orange and white flags, and a woman in a red sari walks beside a white banner. On the right a decorated float with a multicoloured canopy and garlands of flowers carries a green-and-gold seated deity murti and a framed picture. A man in a blue shirt and white trousers walks beside the float, holding a pole. Roughly a dozen people are visible, the rest of the procession extends beyond the frame.2006-09-10A street procession of devotees walks on a paved road in bright daylight with trees behind them. Many wear blue and white: blue short-sleeved tops with white skirts or trousers. Several women in white saris with gold borders, and others in blue salwar kameez with blue headscarves, carry white flags printed with a blue emblem. A few orange flags are visible at the back, and a parade float or decorated structure appears at the right edge. Hands are raised and some people carry water bottles.2006-09-10September 10 20062006-09-10September 10 20062006-09-10Outdoor procession on a paved lot beneath trees with a blue sky. Women and men in white and blue walk beside decorated float trucks draped with flower garlands and marigolds, with a deity murti and floral arrangements on the flatbed. A women in a white sari with gold border walks in front, another in a cream sari with gold border holds a flag. Several men wear blue shirts and white trousers. Red and white flags with blue emblems wave, and white parasol canopies with fringe shade the floats. Banners on the trucks show portraits and printed text for the Kumbh Mela event.2006-09-10Outdoor street procession under a clear blue sky with a crane and trees behind. Devotees in white and cream traditional clothing walk along a road, many waving flags in orange, white and blue. A large ornate canopy or ratha with a red-and-white fringed top and decorated pole leads the crowd. A bald man in an orange dhoti-style garment and dark shoulder bag walks centrally, and a woman in a white shawl and blue top stands beside him. Several people in orange, red and pink saris and kurtas line the right side of the frame, with a man in white kurta holding a flag at left.2006-09-10Outdoor procession on a paved road lined with trees and a hillside. A flower-decked float carries a gold-and-white canopy with fringed umbrella and a decorated seat garlanded with marigolds and orange blossoms. Women in white and cream sari-style garments with gold borders walk alongside, one in a maroon blouse, adjusting the float's flowers. A man in white kurta-style clothing holds an orange flag with a blue emblem, and other marchers in white and orange flags stand nearby. A banner on the float reads Ananda Ashram and shows a portrait. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible on the float.2006-09-10Outdoor street procession on a sunny day with palm-lined sidewalks and a tall construction crane in the background. Devotees walk along the paved road: a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shirt on the left, a man in an orange sash and orange dhoti in the centre, and several women in white, cream and green saris. Red and white flags and a large white-and-red ceremonial parasol with tassels are carried above the crowd, along with a smaller parasol. Some marchers wear orange shawls and cover their heads with white cloth. The scene suggests a religious march, with participants in traditional Indian dress and no readable signs in view.2006-09-10September 10 20062006-09-10Outdoor photograph of a parking-lot procession staged in front of tall eucalyptus trees under a clear blue sky. Several decorated floats with white canopies, red flags and marigold garlands stand in a row, each carried by men in white dhotis and white shirts. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left edge, and a man in a white dhoti with a gold border walks in the foreground. Several floats bear printed banners with photographs and captions. Plastic bottles and bags lie on the asphalt, and orange cones sit near the floats.2006-09-10Outdoor procession on a paved lot under blue sky and tall eucalyptus trees. Several participants wear matching royal-blue t-shirts, one with a printed portrait of a bearded man in a white turban on the back, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Many raise white and orange flags bearing a blue circular emblem with a white bird motif. A woman in white sari-style clothing walks at left, and a decorated float with red floral garlands and a canopy with a fringed top appears at right. A small blue emblem sits in the upper left corner. Approximately 10 to 15 people are visible.2006-09-10Outdoor street procession in front of a white-walled building with dark windows and a red-fringed canopy. Devotees in white ritual clothing and orange shawls carry white flags with blue emblems and saffron flags, while a man in a white kurta leads with raised arm. A woman in a yellow and orange sari stands among onlookers, and a cameraman in a red striped shirt and white trousers films at left. A woman in a pink floral top and a man in white with a dark vest stand at right. Bright daylight, palm trees behind, paved roadway in foreground.2009-11-04