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A procession moves across dusty ground under a bright, low sun with thin clouds. Many people in white traditional clothing walk among tall saffron-orange flags on poles and several decorated umbrellas with fringed, multicoloured canopies. In the centre-left, a figure in a long saffron-orange robe walks forward, appearing to be a sannyasi or devotee; no clear appearance cues establish a particular individual. Some men wear white shirts and dhotis, others wear collared shirts, and a few carry bags. On the right, a vehicle and a speaker box stand near the crowd. The silhouetted figures and flags are backlit against the sky, and a white concrete block lies in the foreground.

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December 25 20072007-12-25A backlit outdoor procession on dusty ground under a bright sun and hazy sky. In the foreground a man in white shirt and trousers with a rosette badge and a beaded mala walks forward, flanked by a line of people in white clothes. Behind them, saffron and red flags on tall poles, red banners, round drums and decorated umbrellas with fringed edges are carried by participants in white, some wearing orange sashes. The scene suggests a festival or ashram procession with volunteers and youth.2007-12-25A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt road under a pale blue sky with wispy clouds. Many people in white clothing walk in a long column, several carrying tall orange-red flags on poles and some holding red and orange ceremonial umbrellas. A few figures in orange and saffron garments walk among them, and spectators in darker clothes stand at the roadside. Low buildings, trees and a utility pole sit at the edges of the open ground. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the figures are described by role and dress.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor procession in strong backlight at a dusty open ground. Many people in white ritual clothes walk among tall saffron-orange flags on poles and several ornate umbrella-canopies with fringed red, orange and gold borders. A man in a dark jacket stands near the central canopy. Some participants wear orange shawls and white dhotis, and one person holds a white and yellow balloon. A water tower and trees sit in the background under a hazy sky.2007-12-25December 25 20072007-12-25Outdoor procession on a dirt road in bright low sunlight. Several saffron-orange flags on tall poles and ornate umbrellas with fringed, colourful canopies lead a crowd of people dressed mostly in white dhotis and white shirts, with some in orange robes. A horse with decorated trappings is visible at left. A young boy in white stands at lower left, and a man in an orange robe with a mala walks at right foreground. A water tower and trees stand in the background.2007-12-25A dusty dirt road lined with a procession of people walking in a long column under a bright, hazy sky. Many participants wear white clothes, some in white dhotis and shirts and others in saffron, orange and blue saris, with red cloths draped over shoulders. Several people carry tall orange and red flags on poles, and red-and-white umbrellas are visible above the crowd. Small drums and other instruments appear among the marchers at the left, and a few people wear dark clothing. Trees and a low building stand at the right edge. No single figure can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so the figure's role cannot be assigned.2007-12-25A photograph of a procession on a dirt road under a clear blue sky. Many men and youths in white clothes carry tall poles with saffron-orange flags bearing black circular emblems. Several colourful striped umbrellas are held above the crowd, and a few people wear orange or yellow garments. Dry scrubland and trees line the road.2007-12-25Outdoor procession on dry dirt ground under clear morning light, with many devotees in white and cream clothing walking among colourful umbrellas and tall saffron-orange flags on poles. A man in an orange scarf holds a garland of yellow flowers, and a drummer with a drum sits among the crowd. Several women in white saris and shawls walk in front, some holding hands. Behind them, orange-robed figures and umbrella bearers carry the procession forward. Fields and trees lie in the background.2008-12-23December 25 20072007-12-25A procession on a dusty dirt road under a bright low sun. Many people in white clothes, some in saffron and orange, walk in a loose line. Several saffron and orange flags fly on poles at the front, and a few round umbrellas or canopies are visible behind them. A drummer with a large drum appears at the left edge, and a few people in darker clothing walk among the group. A low building and trees stand at the right. The crowd is too distant and small for any single person's appearance to be assessed, so no individual is identified.2007-12-25