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A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt path lined with palm and tall trees under a pale sky. Dozens of devotees walk closely together, many carrying or sheltered beneath ornate umbrellas in yellow, teal, red and patterned fabrics. Women wear saris and salwars in saffron, maroon, red and white, some with head coverings, while men wear white dhotis and orange shirts. Devotees along the left side stand behind a rope line and bamboo barrier, with a white sand strip running down the middle of the path. In the background a decorated structure with red and gold ornaments rises above the crowd.

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December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A large crowd of devotees walks along a stone-paved path under a grey, overcast sky, many holding ornate parasols in red, yellow, green and white with embroidered fringes. Women in saris and salwar kameez, one in a bright orange sari, and men and children in white and casual clothes fill the procession. A tall empty billboard frame stands behind them beside palm trees, and a red tractor-like vehicle is visible at the left edge.2016-12-03Outdoor procession on a path lined with palm and tropical trees, with a dense crowd of devotees moving under many decorated umbrellas in yellow, blue, pink and floral patterns. Several women wear white and cream saris, one in a red patterned sari, another in a blue and green sari; a man in an orange shirt and white dhoti stands among them, and a bare-chested drummer plays a drum at right. Some devotees wear white shirts and a few carry bags. Many umbrellas are carried by attendants. The scene suggests a ritual procession with a ceremonial umbrella canopy, and a white wall and red wall edge the path.2016-12-03Outdoor procession in a crowded street lined with palm trees and buildings. A central figure with long hair, a red-orange garment and layered garland of beads and flowers walks under a canopy of many colorful decorated umbrellas and parasols in yellow, pink and red with tasseled fringes. Around him, devotees in white, saffron and orange garments, women in saris and salwar, and men in white dhotis press forward. A cameraman with a video camera films from the crowd, and a drum is visible at right. The mood is a ceremonial procession.2016-12-03Outdoor procession on a tree-lined road with many people in crowd. Dozens of ornate umbrellas with yellow, pink, red and green patterned canopies and gold finials are held aloft above the crowd. Women in saris and salwar in red, orange, yellow and blue, many wearing garlands and beaded necklaces, walk among men in white dhotis and kurtas. A figure in saffron robes with a turban stands near the centre, and a few people wear rudraksha malas. Palm trees and a red wall appear in the background under an overcast sky.2016-12-03A large outdoor procession moves along a paved path lined with palm trees and a tall building on the right. Many colourful decorated umbrellas in yellow, red, orange, pink and teal are carried above the crowd. Drummers in white dhotis and bare-chested young men beat large white drums in the foreground, while women in saris and salwar kameez walk among them, some in orange and green. Behind the crowd, a figure in a white and gold garment stands near a red-and-orange ritual scene beneath strings of festival banners. The atmosphere suggests a ceremonial parade with devotees.2016-12-03A crowded outdoor procession on a paved path lined with palm and shade trees. Many devotees hold colourful patterned umbrellas in pink, purple, orange and blue above their heads. A woman in the foreground in a white top and orange skirt carries a purple umbrella and walks beside a man in a white dhoti. Along the right, men in checked shirts and head cloths stand watching at a white-marked edge. A camera operator stands atop a platform with a large speaker at left, and several people in white ritual clothes walk among the crowd. No identifiable individual is confirmed as a person in the image.2016-12-03Outdoor religious procession on a dirt path beside a grey block wall and palm trees at dusk. Several large colourful striped parasols in red, yellow, green and blue are carried over a crowd of devotees. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts, several women wear saris in orange, red, green and blue, and a few people wear saffron-orange garments. A brass ritual item is visible near the front of the group, and a red flag flies on a pole at right beside a decorated cart. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2008-12-26A 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 outdoor procession moves along a dirt road lined with palm trees and a low concrete wall under a clear blue sky. Leading figures carry tall ornate umbrellas with red, yellow and green panels and gold fringe, and staffs topped with decorative finials. Many participants wear white dhotis or sarees with saffron or orange shawls, and some wear garlands and lanyards with ID tags. A large crowd of men and women in white and orange clothing follows behind.2008-12-27A large outdoor procession moves down a palm-lined road under many colourful umbrellas in yellow, orange, pink, blue and purple with decorative fringes. Drummers in orange and saffron cloth beat large drums in the foreground, including a bare-chested young drummer. Women in saris and salwar kameez and men in white dhotis and kurtas walk along the crowd. Near the centre, a man with bare chest, a garland of flowers and an ornate red-and-gold headdress walks ahead of a canopied palanquin-style structure. A white canopy and a striped yellow-and-red canopy rise above the crowd. Palm trees and tall trees frame the scene under an overcast sky.2016-12-03