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Outdoor procession in a tree-lined street during a daytime padayatra. A large ornate canopy umbrella with blue, red and gold panels and yellow lotus motifs and fringed tassels shades the scene at left. Crowds of men and women in white and saffron/orange garments press forward; several women in orange saris and orange shawls lead, one in a white sari with a dark beaded necklace at left, and many men wear white shirts and orange sashes. A devotee at centre holds up hands in folded-palm greeting. A small framed portrait on a stick held aloft shows a woman with a caption. Trees, a low wall and onlookers in the background complete the setting.

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January 21 20092009-01-21A crowd of devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing gathers outdoors during a procession. Two large colourful parasols with blue, yellow and red panels and tassels shelter the scene at left. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands at centre with hands folded in greeting while others press around him; a woman in a lavender sari offers a yellow flower. Many men in white shirts and dhotis, some with orange scarves, surround them. A small printed portrait placard on a stick is visible in the background above the crowd, beside green trees and a wall.2009-01-21A dense outdoor procession in daylight on a dry road, with a crowd of many people in white shirts and dhotis, saffron scarves and orange-clad devotees pressing around a central figure. A tall saffron-robed person with long dark hair stands at centre-right in orange robes and a pink flower garland, with several white-clad devotees nearby. Colourful multi-panel umbrellas with gold motifs, tassels and red, green and blue fabric shade the left side of the scene, carried on poles. Several handheld placards stand above the crowd, one with Tamil script and a small portrait. Bare trees and green fields lie beyond the people.2009-01-21January 21 20092009-01-21Outdoor procession on a dusty road beside green scrub and palm trees. A woman in an orange sari with a white and green flower garland stands at centre, smiling and looking down, while men in white shirts and a few in orange scarves surround her. Behind them, a participant holds a placard bearing a framed portrait and Tamil script, and colourful ceremonial umbrellas with gold tassels and embroidered motifs shade the crowd. Several people wear white caps and a man in a red and blue jacket stands at the right edge. Crowd of many people visible.2009-01-21Outdoor street procession in a crowded Indian town. A tall, ornate yellow, blue and red canopy with red and gold tassels shades the crowd. A woman in an orange sari with a long dark plait and a man in an orange-saffron shirt stand near the centre, surrounded by many men in white shirts and dhotis and women in white and saffron saris. A banner with Tamil text hangs above, and a white bus with a poster stands in the background. Several people press palms together in greeting.2009-01-21A crowd surrounds a procession at an outdoor street setting beside a large tree and a small shrine. Under a red ceremonial umbrella with fringed tassels and a decorated canopy, a central figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands among devotees. Around him, men in white shirts and saffron scarves, one in a white cap, and older people in white stand close, several with hands folded in greeting. Women in saffron and sarees are present. Some people hold up white placards with printed photographs and Tamil text. An orange flag is visible on the right. The scene is a public street procession with a shaded, crowded atmosphere.2009-01-21Outdoor festival procession under shade trees. A decorated palanquin-style float carrying a garlanded deity murti with flower garlands in pink, white and green, topped by an ornate canopy and surrounded by offerings. A figure in orange robes stands on the float near a framed portrait. Below, devotees in white and orange clothing carry a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella and a tall gold staff; one man in white and orange shawl holds a decorative umbrella over the float while women in white saris with yellow shawls walk alongside. A large multicoloured parasol stands above, and a crowd follows along a dirt path.2008-12-23Outdoor festival procession with a crowd of devotees in saffron and white clothing raising hands and cheering. Colourful umbrellas with yellow, red, green and blue panels and tassels are held aloft. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron robe, a white flower garland and gold necklaces, smiling as he walks among the crowd. Behind him, a decorated float with a deity murti and floral arches is carried forward. A silver staff is visible, and a white building with signage stands in the background.2008-12-23January 21 20092009-01-21A large crowd of devotees walks along a village road during a procession. Two striped umbrellas in red, yellow, green and blue with a bird emblem shade the front. Drummers in red uniforms with a drum and a cymbal lead the way. Many people wear white dhotis and shirts, and women wear saris and carry flowers and brass items. A woman in the centre has a red and orange garland. Placards on sticks show printed portraits of a woman and roadside banners hang with a flag. The page is a photo of a ratha paada yatra with no visible a person.2009-01-21January 21 20092009-01-21