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A large outdoor crowd gathers on bare dirt under sparse trees in a procession-like scene. Many men and women wear white ritual clothing; a man in bright orange clothing stands at left and a man in a pale green shirt stands in the foreground. Many people hold tall red and orange flags on poles. A white van with a roof-mounted sound system and a small orange-and-white banner sits at right. A decorated canopy with colourful fabric appears at upper left. Several people raise their arms and move among the crowd.

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January 01 20122012-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01Outdoor procession on a sunlit street lined with palm trees and a low terracotta wall. A white SUV with an open roof sits in the middle, a cameraman standing on its roof filming and a large black speaker stack mounted on top. Dense crowds of men in white shirts and dhotis surround the vehicle, many raising arms and cheering. A saffron-robed sannyasi walks in orange cloth near the lower right, and a bearded man in a dark jacket stands at the open top of the vehicle. Golden staffs and red and saffron flags with ornate finials are carried above the crowd, and several women in saris stand among the devotees. a person: the bearded man standing in the open rear of the vehicle wears a dark suit jacket, but the appearance cues are insufficient to confirm identity.2012-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with palm trees and tall green shrubs under a clear sky. A decorated ratha or palanquin with multicoloured canopy, garlands and fringed banners sits at the left, pulled along by a crowd. Many devotees walk in white and cream dhotis and saris, with some in orange, red and pink garments. Saffron and red flags stand along the route, and a sound system with black speakers is mounted on a silver van at right. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti walks near the front, carrying a leafy branch. Thatched booths and orange-red walls appear in the background.2012-01-01A festive street procession moves along a dirt path past a terracotta-coloured wall and tall palm trees under a clear blue sky. Men in white dhotis and shirts play handheld drums, while women in white saris and a woman in a green sari walk among devotees waving red and orange flags. Several decorated umbrellas and a garlanded ornamental canopy are carried at the front, and a white van with loudspeakers stands at the right. A woman in pink holds a drum at the lower right, and a Malaysian flag and other saffron-red flags are visible.2010-12-22An outdoor procession on a tree-lined path with palm trees and a clear blue sky. A decorated palanquin with colourful canopy, garlands and fringed trim is carried forward at left, followed by a large crowd of devotees. Many wear white dhotis and kurtas, while women wear saffron, red and green saris. Many people carry red and orange flags, and some hold green leafy branches. A loudspeaker setup sits on a white van at right. A photographer stands atop a wall in the background.2012-01-01A crowd of devotees gathers outdoors in a dusty courtyard during a procession. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, with a few in yellow and black. Several hold tall red and orange flags and long golden staffs topped with trishula (trident) finials. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands among the group. Behind them a white vehicle and a black speaker stack sit near palm trees and a green-roofed structure. A cameraman stands on the right, filming.2012-01-01A photograph of a large outdoor procession on a dirt road lined with banana plants and orange and red festival flags on tall poles. Many devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris walk through the crowd, with some men in red shirts and orange-saffron garments visible. Ornate parasols and decorated umbrellas in orange, red and yellow rise above the group, and a large truck with loudspeakers stands at right. Strings of orange and red flags and bunting border the roadway.2008-12-29Outdoor procession on dusty ground beside a red brick wall under bright sky. A decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy and a red-and-white parasol is pulled forward by people in the centre. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, some carry long red flags on poles. A bare-chested man with a long orange shawl and a garland of beads walks near the front, and a man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha-style beads and a gold pendant walks beside him. A dark-maroon-shirted man stands at right by a white van with loudspeakers on its roof. Dense crowd of men in white and orange, a woman in an orange sari at right edge.2012-01-01Outdoor photograph of a crowd of devotees in white and cream clothes with saffron-orange shawls surrounding a vehicle decorated with green cloth, purple garlands and green ropes, possibly a ratha or palanquin. Several men in the foreground raise their hands and smile joyfully, while one man in an orange garment with a beaded mala stands at left. Orange and saffron flags with a dove-like emblem and a decorated yellow banner are held aloft under palm trees and a corrugated roof. Many participants wear white shirts and dhotis, and a woman in a light dress appears among them.2008-12-27A dense outdoor procession moves along a dusty path lined with banana plants, with crowds of men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and saris. Many carry tall saffron-orange flags on poles, and a brass band musician in a red and white uniform with a gold-topped cap plays a tuba at the lower left. A drummer in a teal shirt holds a drum, and a woman in a red sari stands at right. A decorated red and white banner stretches overhead. Hazy sunlight and palm trees fill the background.2009-01-01January 01 20122012-01-01