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A photograph of a large crowd gathered on a dusty, unpaved open ground in hazy morning light, with a retaining wall and a few trees behind. Most people wear white clothing, many men in white kurtas and dhotis and some women in white and red saris. Several tall orange and red flags on poles rise above the crowd, and orange and yellow decorative umbrellas or canopies appear at left and right. A red-and-white vehicle or float stands near the centre, and a white banner hangs at left. The scene appears to be a procession gathering.

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June 29 20092009-06-29A dusty open ground in hazy early-morning or late-afternoon light, with long shadows stretching across the earth. A large crowd of people dressed in white walks in a procession, many carrying tall orange-red flags on poles. Some devotees wear white kurtas and dhotis, and a few men in darker clothing walk along the left side. Behind the marchers are decorated palanquin-style canopies and ornate umbrellas in orange and yellow, with a red banner strung between poles. Bare trees, a low wall and utility poles frame the background.2009-06-29December 25 20072007-12-25A 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 procession on a dirt path at dusk, with a crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white kurtas, dhotis and white saris moving along the road. Several orange and red flags are raised on poles above the crowd. Behind them stand decorated open-sided canopies and a palanquin-like structure with orange and yellow fabric, and a small stage with speakers. Dry grass and trees frame the field under a hazy sky. Many people carry flowers or small items. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2005-01-01A 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.2007-12-25A large crowd of devotees walks along a dirt road during a procession on a hazy day. Most people wear white shirts and white dhotis, and some wear white kurtas, with a few in darker or patterned clothing. Several men hold tall orange-red flags on poles. On the right, decorated ornamental umbrellas and a canopied float with colourful balloons are carried. Palm trees, bare trees and a white compound wall stand in the background. No individual can be clearly identified as a person.2008-12-29A dusty open ground at an ashram-style event shows a procession moving left to right. Many people in white and cream clothing walk among orange-and-blue flags, with drummers in white carrying drums near the centre. Some women wear red and orange saris. On the right, a colourful ornate temple chariot with a golden-orange roof stands behind a rope barrier, with more people in white watching. A white tented pavilion with orange banners lies behind the group under a hazy sky.2009-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty red dirt road lined with dry scrub, palm trees and a small white wall. Many devotees in white dhotis, kurtas and white t-shirts printed with a blue-and-orange circular emblem walk and dance, while drummers in white on the left beat drums. Saffron-orange flags wave above the crowd, and several colourful decorated umbrellas or canopies are carried in the middle distance. Women in saris and salwar kameez walk along the right side, and a white SUV is parked beyond the crowd.2008-12-29A wide outdoor procession on a dusty dirt ground under hazy sky, with many people in white clothes walking in rows. Several men carry tall orange flags and orange-and-gold umbrella-like canopies, and drummers in white beat drums at the front. Trees, a metal frame and a distant orange-and-gold ratha or palanquin-style float appear in the background. A few people wear orange or yellow shawls, and some carry cameras. Other onlookers stand at the edges. Many people are visible, so the crowd is large.2009-12-27December 25 20072007-12-25