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A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt path through a forest of tall trees. At the centre, a smiling person wearing a pink-and-white flower garland, a gold necklace and a saffron-and-gold wrap walks beneath a decorated umbrella held by attendants. Around them, many devotees in white dhotis, orange and red shawls and rudraksha malas carry or walk beside ornate red, gold and cream parasols. A bald priest with a white tilak in the foreground and a man in orange with an ID badge add to the crowd. Vehicles are parked in the background.

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A procession on a forest path with dense green trees behind. At center, a man with long dark hair, a red vibhuti mark on his forehead, a pink and white flower garland and a heavy gold necklace stands in a rust-red and gold garment, with a bare-chested attendant beside him. Several tall umbrellas with red, gold and fringed canopies are carried above the crowd. Devotees in white, orange and red shawls walk around them, including a girl in orange and a woman in a yellow sari. Path-side people and a few others line the procession.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A procession moves along a dirt path through a forest clearing. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a pink and white floral garland, a gold ceremonial necklace and rudraksha beads, and a saffron-orange cloth. Beside him, a man in orange cloth holds a gold-fringed parasol. Behind them, large ornate red and gold umbrellas, tiered red canopies and a silver kalasha-like decoration are carried. Many people in white kurtas and orange or red shawls, and women in white saris, walk among tents and tall trees. a person is the garlanded central figure in saffron-coloured clothing and rudraksha beads, carried in procession.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A festive procession walks along a red dirt path through a forest, with many devotees in red and orange shawls and white dhotis and saris. A woman in the centre wears a red-and-gold sari, a long gold necklace and a pink flower garland, holding a small object. Beside her a bald man in a rust-coloured dhoti holds a brass tray with offerings. Two ornate ceremonial parasols with fringed golden tops are carried above the group, and a tall staff with a finial rises at right. Buses are parked among the trees behind the crowd.2014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17December 17 20142014-12-17A large procession walks along a sandy path lined with tall trees and parked buses. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair and ornate gold-and-red garments walks beneath a large ornate parasol, wearing a flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace; a brass pot or kalasha is carried nearby. Around them, drummers in orange robes beat large red drums, musicians play brass trumpets, and devotees in white and saffron/orange clothing, some with red shawls, follow closely. Several colourful umbrellas and a trident-like staff are visible. A candidate matching a person's appearance is present but the identity is uncertain, so this is a procession with devotees, drummers and musicians.2014-12-17