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A festival procession moves along a dirt road past a grey concrete wall and palm trees. Two multicoloured umbrellas with red, yellow, blue and green fringed canopies are carried on long poles above a central figure in saffron-orange robes, a red-orange turban and a floral garland, holding a staff and walking between attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes carries a silver trishul. Devotees in white and orange garments and saffron shawls crowd around, and a tall orange flag rises behind them. a person is the central figure in orange robes and turban, walking in procession with the umbrellas and trishul.

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December 30th 20072007-12-30A procession on a dusty road under a clear blue sky. Several multicolored canopy umbrellas with tasselled fringes and silver staves are carried by men in white dhotis and shirts. At the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head covering and a beaded necklace walks beneath an umbrella, with a long staff in hand. Men in white and saffron-clad attendants surround the procession, and a tree and tents stand in the background. a person is shown leading the procession, appearing to be in the centre in saffron with an orange turban and beaded necklace.2007-02-02December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23February 02 20072007-02-02December 30th 20072007-12-30A procession walks along a dirt road lined by a low concrete wall and trees. Two large ceremonial parasols with red, green and multicoloured fringed canopies are carried above the group, with a decorated pennant on a pole. In the centre, two men in saffron/orange robes wear marigold and red-flower garlands; the one on the left holds a small tray of flowers. Around them, many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with saffron or yellow shawls and identity lanyards, walk and gesture. A few men in white shirts and grey trousers walk at the right edge. Dusk light falls across the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor procession on a dirt path with a fence and trees behind. Two large multicoloured parasols with fringed edges are carried above a group of barefoot men, several wearing white dhotis and yellow shawls, others in saffron-orange robes. A central figure in saffron robes with a long layered garland of red and white flowers walks between two parasol bearers, and a figure in orange holds a long trident-like staff. Men in white with yellow and orange sashes and lanyards follow, and a few helpers in white shirts with orange sashes stand at the right. a person candidate walks in the centre in saffron with a flower garland, cued by long hair and ornate saffron clothing, while role descriptions cover the rest of the group.2010-01-02 +1 copiesFebruary 02 20072007-02-02December 25 20082008-12-25A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with a concrete block wall and palm trees. At the centre, a man in saffron robes with a garland of white flowers is carried or escorted forward, holding a red and gold object, while others in white dhotis with yellow shawls walk beside. Ornate umbrellas in multicoloured embroidered fabric and tall gold-tipped staffs with decorated pennants lead the group, and orange flags flutter above. Several men in white with orange or yellow sashes carry flower offerings in brass trays. A few women in saris and a small child stand at the right edge.2008-08-07December 30 20062006-12-30