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July 12 20062006-07-12October 06 20062006-10-06 +1 copiesA procession moves along a dusty dirt road during the 2008 Brahmotsava celebrations. Several large colourful parasols with fringed edges, in red, blue and yellow, are held aloft above the group. Saffron-robed sannyasis walk in the centre, one wearing a long flower garland with orange and white blooms. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk on either side, one holding a large ceremonial umbrella pole, and drummers in white dhotis carry barrel drums, one with a green and gold drum face. Palm trees and a stone wall stand in the background under bright sunlight.2008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA festival procession moves along a sandy path lined with palm trees and decorated parasols. Drummers in leopard-print tunics and yellow headcloths play large drums in the foreground, and one drummer holds a red tasseled stick. Behind them, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace walks among other people in orange robes and white clothing. Several large umbrellas with red, yellow and green canopies and gold tassels are carried overhead. Onlookers stand in the background.2008-12-30A procession on a dirt path under trees and palms. Two drummers in white dhotis and white shirts flank the group, one on the left holding a drum with woven red-and-cream cover, one on the right striking a drum with a yellow cloth. Several saffron-robed monks walk behind three large ornate umbrellas: two orange ones with blue and green floral borders and a central multicoloured canopy with tassels. The central monk holds a golden kalasha-style vessel and a small gold deity murti. Behind them a crowd of white- and orange-clad devotees follows. Ratha or procession ritual setting.2006-10-08 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23July 12 20062006-07-12Outdoor procession on a dirt road with palm trees behind. Several men in white dhotis and shirts play drums, a cymbal and long brass horns. Robed devotees in orange and saffron clothing carry tall brass tridents and walk in front. A woman in white and orange holds a tray of flowers. Large ornate parasols with yellow, red and green panels shade the procession. Men in black shirts raise a fist at the right edge.2009-12-23August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt road during a Hindu festival, with several colourful ceremonial umbrellas with tasseled edges and red-orange flags. At the centre, a figure in orange robes wearing a long white and orange garland and a dark-haired head with a headpiece walks beside a golden staff. Other saffron-robed sannyasis walk alongside, some holding staffs, while drummers in white clothes and orange sashes play drums and women in white saris with orange shawls carry white fan-like whisks. Devotees in white and orange follow along the road.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24