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Outdoor festival procession on a dusty ground under a white canopy with marigold garlands. On a raised platform at left, a seated figure in orange robes with a red garland sits before a microphone, with an attendant beside. A portrait is mounted above the canopy. Several men in white vests and white dhotis with orange waistcloths walk in a line carrying tall conical kalasha-like structures of white flowers on their heads, decorated with red-trimmed bases and green-tipped finials. Some carry flower garlands and orange-marigold bouquets. Orange saffron flags fly in the background under a blue sky with palm trees.

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A photograph of a procession at an outdoor stage. In the foreground, several young men in white vests and orange dhotis carry decorated clay pots on their heads, each pot painted with red and black patterns and topped with white jasmine garlands and tall cone-shaped flower arrangements. Some men hold bunches of yellow flowers and wear yellow garlands around their necks. On the stage, a figure in orange robes with a red garland sits in front of a white canopy, with a framed portrait of a bearded sannyasi with a rudraksha mala hung on the stage behind. The setting is a bright daytime open-air event with a blue sky.2006-11-13A photograph of a procession approaching a decorated outdoor stage. In the foreground, several men in white sleeveless vests and orange or red lower cloths carry tall kalasha pots crowned with white flower garlands on their heads, and wear yellow marigold garlands around their necks. A white-robed man at right swings a censer or smoking vessel, releasing a cloud of smoke toward the stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange robes sits beneath a white canopy and blue backdrop, with a second person in orange and white nearby, and a framed portrait hangs above. Marigold garlands drape the structure and palm trees stand behind.2006-11-13Outdoor festival procession in bright daylight. In the foreground, men with bare upper bodies in white vests and red or saffron cloths carry tall decorated clay pots on their heads. Each pot is topped with a cone of white flowers and red-and-white painted patterns. Behind them, on a raised stage under a white canopy, two figures in saffron/orange robes stand; one wears a red and white shawl and a rudraksha-style garland. A portrait hangs at the top of the canopy showing a person in white with a beaded necklace. Marigold garlands are visible at the edges. 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Yellow and red garlands hang over their shoulders, and some hold bouquets of orange and yellow flowers. Behind them, a saffron-robed figure sits on a raised seat under the canopy, with a red and white garland and a portrait printed on a banner above. Onlookers in white shirts stand around the stage under a bright sky.2006-11-13A photograph of a ceremonial procession at an outdoor stage. In the foreground, several men seen from behind wear white sleeveless vests, white dhotis and yellow or red garlands, and balance tall conical kalasha pots decorated with red and white painted patterns and crowned with white flower cones. On the stage, a seated figure in saffron and orange robes with a red shawl and ornate white garlands sits on a raised peetha under a white canopy with floral swags, while a second seated person in orange is beside. A framed portrait hangs above the stage, showing a bearded figure in white with a rudraksha mala. Men in white at right hold marigold bundles, and smoke rises near a fire pit at right.2006-11-13A photograph of a procession at an outdoor event. In the foreground, several men in white sleeveless vests and red or yellow lungi-style cloths carry large decorated clay pots on their heads, each painted with red and black motifs and topped with white flower garlands and a bright cloth. Some wear yellow and red marigold garlands; one holds a bundle of marigolds. In the background, under a white canopy with a blue backdrop, a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red shawl sits on a raised platform, and a framed portrait hangs above the canopy. Flower-decorated kalasha-style pots and orange flags are visible, with a blue sky overhead.2006-11-13A photograph of a procession at an outdoor stage. In the foreground, several men in white sleeveless vests and yellow and red marigold garlands carry tall decorated pots (kalasha) on their heads, each topped with a cone of white flowers and small colourful ornaments. They hold bundles of marigolds and leaves in their hands. Behind them, a seated figure in orange robes wearing a red-and-white garland sits on a raised dais beneath a white canopy with a framed portrait above, decorated with flower garlands and streamers. The scene is bright with blue sky and green palms beyond the stage.2006-11-13Outdoor festival procession in front of a decorated stage. In the foreground, several young men in white sleeveless vests and red-and-orange dhotis walk with yellow and red flower garlands around their necks and tall decorated pots balanced on their heads. The pots are painted with red and white designs and topped with white jasmine-style flower cones and small ornaments. One man at left wears a red headband and a vibhuti/kumkum mark on his forehead. Behind them, a white-draped stage with a blue backdrop holds a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and white garments, shaded by a white umbrella, with a framed portrait displayed above on the stage. The scene is set on bare ground under a bright sky with palm trees at the edges.2006-11-13Outdoor ceremony on a dry field under a bright blue sky with white clouds. In the foreground, several men with bare upper bodies wear white sleeveless vests and orange or yellow cloth around their waists. Each balances on his head a large clay pot decorated with red and white painted patterns, topped with a tall cone of white flower garlands and small red and green ornaments; they carry yellow flower garlands in their hands. Ahead, a tent with white draping and a framed portrait displayed above it shows a seated figure in white robes with a white head covering. On the raised dais below stands a figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a red and white garland, with a ceremonial attendant in white beside the platform. Palm trees line the background.2006-11-13Outdoor festival procession in daylight under a blue sky with clouds. Men in white sleeveless vests and yellow or orange lungis carry large terracotta pots on their heads, each topped with a tall cone of white flower garlands and small decorative red and green ornaments. Many carry marigold garlands and bunches of greenery. Ahead, a central figure in an orange robe and a red shawl stands before a white-draped stage with a pale blue backdrop and a bright orange canopy. A framed portrait above the stage shows a person in white robes and a white head covering, with floral decorations beside it. Orange flags stand at the edges of the scene.2006-11-13A photograph of a festive procession. In the foreground, several young men in white sleeveless vests and red waistcloths balance tall decorated clay kalasha pots on their heads, the pots painted with red and white designs and topped with white flower garlands. Their necks are draped with yellow and red flower garlands, and some hold bunches of yellow and orange flowers. Behind them stands a canopied dais hung with white cloth and garlands. Seated at the centre is a figure in saffron-red robes wearing a mala, with a framed portrait of a figure in white robes and a long mala above, and a pale blue backdrop behind. Several more pots topped with white flower cones are visible in the background.2006-11-13