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Outdoor photograph of a religious procession along a dirt path under trees. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis walk in a dense line, some wearing orange or saffron shawls and garlands. Several carry tall ornate parasol-like canopies with bright embroidered fringes in orange, yellow, red and blue, decorated with a blue emblem. Orange flags on poles rise above the crowd on the left. A man in a red shirt stands near drums at the right. Trees and a low building are visible in the background under a clear sky.

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December 23 20082008-12-23December 30 20062006-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA festival procession moves along a dusty dirt path under bright sun. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, several wearing yellow or orange shawls, carry tall decorated parasols and ceremonial umbrellas in red, yellow, green and blue with embroidered motifs and fringed tassels. A man in the centre wears orange robes and a long flower garland. Drummers with drums stand to the right, and a cameraman films the scene. Some devotees carry long poles and orange flags.2008-12-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a long outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and dense green shrubs. Many men and some women and children walk in white dhotis and shirts, several with orange shawls and vibhuti marks. They carry large ornate multicoloured umbrellas with fringed edges and tall orange flags bearing a black bird emblem. A man in a maroon shirt beats a small hand drum at the centre of the group.2007-12-25December 23 20082008-12-23A procession moves along a dirt road under a clear blue sky. Many men in white dhotis and white kurtas walk in a crowd; several wear orange or saffron shawls and lanyards. Two people in the foreground carry tall wooden poles topped with large embroidered orange-and-red fan-shaped canopies with fringed edges. Behind them, multicoloured striped umbrellas and orange flags on poles rise above the crowd. Low white buildings and trees line the background.2008-12-23A festival procession moves along a dirt road in daylight, led by a line of men in white dhotis and shirts carrying tall orange flags on poles. Behind them, several large multicoloured parasols with yellow, green, red and blue panels and fringed edges are carried aloft. Devotees in saffron and orange robes walk among the white-clad participants, and a man in white holds a long brass horn. Some people carry white fluffy fans or whisks. Trees and low buildings stand in the background under a clear sky.2008-12-23A photograph of a procession on a dirt road beside rocky outcrops and trees. Devotees in white clothing walk in a line, many wearing orange or saffron shawls and sashes. Several colourful ornate umbrellas with orange, blue and red panels and fringed edges are carried above the group, and several people hold tall decorated staffs and ceremonial poles. Some women wear white saris with orange borders, and a few girls in red and green dresses walk among them. Bunting strung on a line runs across the top of the frame. About twenty people are visible.2007-02-15A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt road under a clear blue sky, with trees behind. Many devotees in white and cream kurtas and saris, some with yellow shawls, walk carrying ornate umbrellas with gold fringe and colourful embroidered panels bearing a bird-like emblem. A tall orange flag is raised near the centre. Two drummers play large drums, and an orange-clad woman stands at left. Numerous participants fill the frame.2008-12-23Outdoor procession on sandy ground beneath trees at an ashram-style event. Several large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with red, yellow and blue panels and fringed edges are carried above the crowd, alongside tall pennant-style banners with ornate embroidered panels and gold tassels. Many participants wear white dhotis and white shirts, while women wear saris in orange, blue and yellow; some people wear orange or saffron garments and garlands. Attendees carry bags and walk closely together amid trees and tents in the background.2009-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27