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A large crowd walks along a dirt path beside a tall terracotta-red wall, with palm and leafy trees behind. Several men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees walk in procession, many wearing rudraksha malas and small orange or red tilak marks. Two men in the foreground-left carry ornate multicolour striped canopies with fringed tassels, one with a gold-tipped pole, and a white fringed umbrella is held aloft to the centre. A woman in a purple sari and a man in a saffron-yellow garment walk among the marchers. Boys in white shirts and school bags walk along, and a small child in yellow stands in the crowd. Some participants carry colourful garlands and sacred objects. The scene is a daytime religious procession.

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Outdoor procession of a large crowd walking along a dusty path beside a tall red-ochre wall, under a bright sky and trees. Several colourful striped umbrellas in yellow, red, green and blue, and two white umbrellas with fringed tassels, shade the group. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts with orange or yellow shawls, and several women wear saris in saffron, purple and yellow. A bald man in front wears a rudraksha mala and a white shawl. Some devotees wear marigold garlands and event lanyards. No individual can be identified as a person from this view.2015-01-13A large procession moves along a dirt road lined with a low concrete wall and palm trees under a clear sky. In front, several bearers carry ornate parasols and standards with gold fringe, red, green and blue embroidered panels, and a trident-topped staff. Many devotees in white dhotis and saris, some wearing saffron or orange shawls and ochre robes, walk in orderly rows, several women wearing yellow and white garments and lanyards. The crowd stretches back toward the horizon, forming a long, orderly line of marchers.2008-12-27A long procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall under a clear blue sky. Several people at the front carry ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and green panels and golden fringe. Many participants wear white or cream dhotis and sarees, while others wear saffron and orange garments and red shawls. A young man in white shirt and dark trousers walks in the foreground, and a child in a red kurta walks with folded hands. The crowd stretches far into the distance, with many more people in white clothing. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in this image.2008-12-27A dense outdoor procession of devotees moves along a dusty courtyard beside red-brick walls. Two large ornate parasols with fringed canopies rise above the crowd, one yellow-and-white and one red, blue, green and yellow. Many men wear white shirts and dhotis, some wear yellow or saffron cloths, and a man at the centre-right wears an orange robe with a raised arm. A bare-chested man in white dhoti carries a garland-laden tray, and several men wear coloured turbans and garlands of yellow flowers. Women in saris stand among them. Several people are visible, and the figures closest to the centre wear saffron-orange and yellow garments with garlands, but no appearance cues are distinctive enough to identify a person.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 31 20082008-12-31December 27 20082008-12-27A procession walks along a dirt road beside a whitewashed wall with palm trees behind. At the centre, a man in orange robes and a white flower garland leads, with an orange-robed companion beside him. Ahead, a striking figure in orange carries a tall golden staff-like standard. Two orange-and-gold canopy umbrellas and multicoloured umbrellas shade the group. Many devotees in white dhotis and kurtas with yellow sashes, some in orange shawls, follow behind; women in white saris with yellow borders walk in front with golden ceremonial staves. Children are in the crowd.2010-07-26A procession walks along a dusty path beside a tall red-brick wall with palm trees behind. Two ceremonial umbrellas are carried overhead: one with a multicoloured fringed canopy and one with a white tiered canopy. Many devotees in white kurtas, dhotis and saris, with rudraksha malas and marigold garlands, walk together. A man in the centre wears a white kurta and gold chain. Some people in saffron and orange robes walk toward the left. A woman in a white sari with a gold border carries an orange-wrapped item. The scene is a temple or ashram procession, with many participants visible in a crowd.2015-01-13December 29 20082008-12-29A procession on a dirt path lined with green foliage and palm trees. In the centre, a person in saffron-orange robes with a long white and red flower garland and rudraksha beads stands with palms pressed together in greeting; the long dark hair and ornate garland are visible cues. Beside them, a man in white with a red-and-gold shawl holds a woven basket filled with yellow marigolds, a red flower and a green leaf offering. Behind, a man in white with an orange shawl and a bearded man in orange walk among devotees. Above them, ornate umbrellas with red, white, blue and green tassels are carried by attendants, including a young man in white on the left. a person is the saffron-robed figure with garland, shown in procession.2006-12-29