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A photograph of a long roadside procession on a tree-lined village road. In the foreground, a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis wear saffron-orange neck cords and white identity badges; one man in dark sunglasses and a white shawl leads at the centre, and a woman in a blue sari walks among them holding an orange flag. Many orange flags with a blue emblem are carried through the crowd. Behind them a green bus, a yellow auto-rickshaw and several decorated umbrella-style canopies move along the road, with coconut palms and green vegetation on both sides. Some people carry a basket of purple flowers at lower right. Visible participants are part of a walking yatra and this is the kodikann rath yatra on the road.

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A road procession moves along a tree-lined village street under bright daylight, with devotees in white shirts and dhotis marching behind orange and saffron flags. Many carry orange flags on poles, and several large decorated umbrellas or ceremonial parasols rise above the crowd. A yellow auto-rickshaw and a green bus travel in the line, and a man in a white dhoti and white shawl with a rudraksha-style mala walks near the centre, with a woman in a blue sari beside him. Men in white shirts wear lanyards and identification badges. Palms, shrubs and a yellow-and-red banner line the roadside.2009-01-12Photograph of a large procession on a tree-lined village road in daylight, with many devotees in white shirts and dhotis walking behind orange and red flags on poles and a yellow auto-rickshaw. In the foreground a man in an orange robe with a gold-coloured necklace and a rudraksha-style mala walks at the left edge, wearing an orange cap nearby. Participants carry small items and wear lanyards. Decorated orange and gold ratha-style canopies appear at the right and in the distance, with coconut palms and houses along the road.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12Daytime street procession on a tree-lined rural road in Tamil Nadu. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts walk along the road, several holding orange flags with a blue emblem on tall poles. Ahead, a yellow auto-rickshaw leads the crowd, and multicoloured umbrellas and a bus are visible in the background. A man in a pink shirt and a man in a striped shirt walk in the foreground.2009-01-12A large crowd of devotees walks down a tree-lined rural road during a procession. Most wear white shirts and dhotis or trousers, with orange and saffron scarves and beaded necklaces. A young woman on the left wears an orange sari and a gold-toned necklace, smiling. Many hold tall orange flags bearing a dark circular emblem and a yellow-bordered fringe. A yellow auto-rickshaw follows among the marchers, and umbrellas and palm trees line the background. This appears to be a padayatra on foot, with participants carrying flags alongside the vehicle.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A roadside procession moves along a tree-lined asphalt road under bright daylight. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts, several wearing lanyards and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, walk in a dense group, some carrying orange flags on poles. A yellow auto-rickshaw and parked buses with orange-and-yellow painted sides are behind them, along with orange umbrellas. A woman in a white sari stands at the roadside on the right, and a few men in pale shirts walk on the left shoulder. Palm trees and dense green foliage line the road, with a dirt path and scattered debris at the verge. A large orange flag fills the right foreground.2009-01-12A large procession of men in white dhotis and white shirts walks down a rural road lined with trees and utility poles, many wearing rudraksha malas and small identity lanyards. Several saffron-robed sannyasis walk near the center; one in an orange robe with a red garment and a bead necklace stands out at center, as well as a figure in saffron clothing at right. Many hold orange and saffron flags, and multicoloured decorated umbrellas are raised above the crowd. At lower right, a large ornate yellow-and-red embroidered banner with a floral pattern is carried on a pole. A green wall sign and a roadside building are visible at left.2009-01-12A street procession moves along a paved road lined with trees, palms and roadside buildings. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts walk with orange-and-blue flags, and several carry tall orange umbrellas decorated with gold and red. A yellow-and-black auto-rickshaw follows the crowd, and a blue-and-white road sign reads Hanuman Temple. Several men wear rudraksha mala beads, and a woman in orange saree walks at the right edge. The path is crowded with marchers in white, forming a ratha-style pilgrimage walk.2009-01-12A long procession of devotees walks along a narrow paved road lined with green bushes and trees. Many men and women wear white ritual clothes, and several carry orange-and-red flags. Most people in the front are dressed in white, with a few in khaki or shirts and trousers. A large red banner carried at the front shows a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a printed caption reading "Sri Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beneath it. Behind them, an ornate decorated chariot with a canopy and orange and gold ornaments, plus a palanquin-style float with umbrellas, moves with a crowd of white-clad devotees. Police officers in khaki uniforms walk near the front of the procession, and a blue tarpaulin-covered vehicle and trucks are on the roadside.2010-07-24